Chobe National Park Small Group Day Safari from Victoria Falls
Description
Visit one of Africa's most popular parks on this Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls. Travel the rugged landscapes of the African countryside as you keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five. Chobe is known for its high concentration of elephants, so you're almost guaranteed to see these giant mammals roaming the park. Travel by both river and land, ensuring the best chance of seeing African wildlife.
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Itinerary
This tour departs from Victoria Falls to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will be transferred to the Kazungula border where their Botswana Guide will meet them. From there you proceed straight to the River where you will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. Tea, coffee & biscuits are provided. The morning cruise ends at around 12.30hrs and clients are then taken to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, clients board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park where they will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. After the game drive, you are taken back to the Kazungula Border where you will be met by their Zimbabwean Guide for their return transfer to Victoria Falls, arriving at approximately 17.30hrs. Please note: Due to the previous night’s sightings, the order of the activities might be changed, i.e. start with a Game drive and finish with the Boat Cruise.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up at your hotel lobby
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Botswana requires children under 18 to travel with an unabridged birth certificate and, when needed, a parental consent letter to help prevent child trafficking. These checks confirm the child is traveling with the rightful parent or guardian. A soft copy (digital copy) of the documents is also accepted.
- Pickup is between 07:00 and 07:30 from hotels and lodges in Victoria Falls.
- Please bring your passport, as you will cross into Botswana and ensure you meet Botswana visa requirements before travel.
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes.
- A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended.
- Bring a camera and binoculars for the best wildlife viewing experience.
- This is a small-group safari experience, with a maximum of 8 guests per safari vehicle. Group sizes may be smaller depending on bookings for the day, ensuring a comfortable and personalized wildlife experience.
- Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed as animals roam freely in their natural habitat.
- Return to Victoria Falls is approximately 17:30–18:00, depending on border formalities.
Reviews(118)
Chobe is a great day safari. We saw a lot of wildlife. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun.
What a fantastic well organised excursion. Blessing was our friendly driver to Chobe from Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. We had a very good river guide, sadly do not remember his name. Very competent and informative. Wonderful sightings of the Hippos and Crocs. Elephants and Buffalo too. Amazing birdlife on the Chobe River. Lunch was superb in a new Boma area. Great selection of mains with dessert. Our afternoon game drive with Vusi was a highlight too. To see a pride of 8 lions at close range was truly a blessing. Such majestic creatures. A great trip which we can highly recommend.
Very well organized tour, starting from the pickup, driving upto Botswana border, Immigration clearance on both sides. boat and land safari at Chobe national park and return, was very well organized. Our driver/guide at both borders were very helpful, especially getting visa for us at Botswana border. The boat safari in the morning was very enjoyable, spotted elephants, few buffaloes and hippos. The high point was an elephant swimming across the river. Lunch was fine. The afternoon safari was a bit disappointing. Half of the time was spent in driving into the Chobe national park. Our driver seemed to be in a hurry, but stopped to greet the driver of every passing vehicle. Didn't get time to click pictures properly. We spotted a lion pride, which was great I definitely recommend this tour and wish the Agency educate their Driver to focus on giving their customers a memorable visit, rather than just doing their job.
Very well organized tour, starting from the pickup, driving upto Botswana border, Immigration clearance on both sides, boat and land safari at Chobe national park and return was very well organized. Our driver/guide at both borders were very helpful, especially getting visa for us at Botswana border. The boat safari in the morning was very enjoyable, spotted elephants, few buffaloes and hippos. The high point was an elephant swimming across the river. Lunch was fine. The afternoon safari was a bit disappointing. Half of the time was spent in driving into the Chobe national park. Our driver seemed to be in a hurry, didn't get enough time to click pictures. But he stopped to greet the driver of every passing vehicle. We spotted a lion pride, which was great. I definitely recommend this tour and wish the Agency educate their Driver to focus on giving their customers a memorable visit, rather than just doing their job.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the tour well organized from pickup through the border procedures, boat safari, and return journey. It's wonderful to know that our guides and drivers were helpful, especially with the visa process at the Botswana border. Seeing elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and particularly an elephant swimming across the Chobe River is truly a special experience! We also appreciate your honest comments regarding the afternoon game drive. We sincerely apologize that this part of the experience did not fully meet your expectations. Your observations about the pace of the drive and the need for more time for photography have been noted. We agree that our guides should always prioritize creating memorable wildlife viewing opportunities for our guests. Please be assured that we will share your feedback with our operations team and drivers as part of our ongoing training and service improvement efforts. Constructive feedback like yours helps us enhance the experience we provide to future travelers.
This wasn't on our original itinerary having done previous safaris. However, we ended up with a free day and our Avani driver suggested it so we decided to go. Glad we did. It turned out to be a highlight of our trip. The resident lion pride had killed a baby elephant the day before and were feeding on it. A National Geographic moment.
This was an amazing safari! It’s a cannot miss experience when visiting Victoria Falls. Our day started with the boat tour led by July. He was polite and kind-natured. He really made it a point to get as close as he could for pictures all while sharing incredible details about the animals. For the game tour, we had Vusi. Vusi was fun and adventurous. He wanted to ensure that we saw the big four on our tour and strategized to make that happen. Rhinos aren’t in Chobe so that’s the only animal that we didn’t see. I highly recommend this tour!
We had a wonderful experience on this tour and were thrilled with the park. Well worth your time to see. Everything was handled well, from the contact emails, pick up/drop off, and the lunch & client needs. Special shoutout to our national park tour guide (Figo) our driver (Blessing) and Charles, our boat captain. It was incredible to see all the animals—including a lion—while on land, and then getting to observe everything by boat afterward. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience and that every aspect of the tour—from the initial communication and transportation to lunch and overall service—met your expectations. A special thank you for recognizing Figo, Blessing, and Charles. We are proud to have such dedicated team members who work hard to create exceptional experiences for our guests. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Seeing a lion during the game drive is always a special highlight, and we're thrilled that you also enjoyed the unique opportunity to observe the wildlife from the river afterward. Combining the land and boat safari experiences truly showcases the incredible diversity of Chobe. Thank you for choosing Cuckoo Safaris & Tours. We greatly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable African adventure in the future!
I was staying in Victoria Falls and we decided to do this day trip to Chobe. They picked us up at our hotel in a comfortable vehicle and drove us about an hour to the border of Botswana. They helped us through customs and immigration and then we were off on the safari. We saw just about every animal I could have hoped for and had unforgettable encounters especially with elephant and hippopotamus on the river portion. Lunch was an incredible buffet at a resort. The game drive was also excellent although a little shorter than I would have hoped because we spent a good portion of that driving through the beginning of the park. Overall, an incredible day well worth our time and money.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We are delighted to hear that you had an incredible day trip to Chobe and that the entire experience—from hotel pickup and border assistance to the safari activities—was smooth and enjoyable. It's wonderful to know that you were able to see so many animals and create unforgettable memories, especially with the elephants and hippos along the river. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the buffet lunch and found the game drive rewarding. We appreciate your feedback regarding the drive time within the park, as it helps us continue improving our guests' experiences. Thank you for choosing Cuckoo Safaris & Tours. We're thrilled that you felt the trip was well worth your time and money, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable African adventure in the future! Warm regards, The Cuckoo Safaris & Tours Team 🌍🐘🦛🦁✨
We had a fantastic day in Chobe with Cuckoo Safaris! The day started early with a pickup from our hotel. We were driven to the border with Botswana by Blessing where we were met by Brian from Puku Safaris (partner organization). Brian helped us navigate immigration (you'll walk through immigration after sanitizing shoes) and then took us on a 3 hour tour of Chobe National Park. We saw a LOT of animals, including lions, elephants, hippos and giraffe. Brian did everything he could to find the animals we were interested in seeing. When the safari was over, he drove us to a local hotel for a wonderful buffet lunch. In the afternoon, July, another guide, took us on a water cruise where we saw more elephants, hippos, crocodiles, monitor lizards, kudu, and a LOT of birds. At the end of the day, Brian drove us back to the border where Blessing was waiting. Everyone that we worked with was focused on safety and customer service. Very professional. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your detailed and wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day in Chobe with us. It’s great to know that Blessing, Brian, and July all played a part in making your experience smooth, enjoyable, and memorable from start to finish. Seeing such an incredible variety of wildlife—including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and so many birds—is what makes Chobe so special, and we're thrilled that our team was able to help you make the most of it. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the buffet lunch and appreciated the professionalism, safety, and customer service provided throughout the day. Thank you for choosing Cuckoo Safaris & Tours and for your high recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable African adventure in the future! Warm regards, The Cuckoo Safaris & Tours Team 🌍🦁🐘🚤✨
Great experience, the river cruise was amazing, very relaxing and we got to see lots of animals especially great to see the hippos in the wild. The lunch stop was great and the food was delicious. The Land Safari was rushed, we left 20 minutes late and it felt rushed from start to finish. Unfortunately left my phone charger on the bus, my mistake but very disappointed and was due to being rushed at the Zimbabwe border which took an hour to clear customs, very disorganised. Also the drive from Niagara Falls to the Botswana border is just over an hour, very long trip on a terrible road.
At the same time, we appreciate your honest feedback regarding the land safari. We are sorry that it felt rushed and did not fully meet your expectations. Delays at border crossings and customs can sometimes affect the schedule, particularly during busy periods, and unfortunately these processes are beyond our control. We understand how frustrating this can be and regret any impact it had on your overall experience. We are also sorry to hear about your phone charger. While we always encourage guests to check their belongings before leaving the vehicle, we understand how disappointing it is to realize something has been left behind, especially after a long day of travel. Thank you for your patience and understanding regarding the road journey to Botswana. While the distance and road conditions are a reality of the route, we are pleased that the wildlife encounters and river cruise helped make the day worthwhile. We truly value your feedback as it helps us continue improving our services. Thank you for choosing Cuckoo Safaris & Tours, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future.
