Chobe Half Day Trip from Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe



Clients have the chance to view game early morning. Buffet lunch after the game drive or boat cruise. These can also be done in the afternoon. No need for early morning wake up.

Chobe National Park Half-Day Safari from Victoria Falls

This half-day safari from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park offers game drives or boat cruises, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts looking for a concise, rewarding experience.

Highlights

  • Exhilarating game viewing experience
  • Short and precise without repetition
  • Allows time for other activities during the day

Description

Clients are picked up early between 7:00 and 7:30 am and transferred to the Botswana border, about an hour’s drive from Victoria Falls. After completing border formalities, guests meet their guide or captain who will assist throughout the trip.

There are two options for the half-day trip:

  • Game drive and lunch
  • Boat cruise and lunch

If you choose the game drive, the guide will take you into Chobe National Park for a morning of active wildlife viewing. The game drive is generally best in the morning to see animals at their most active.

If you select the boat cruise, you head directly to the Chobe River. While morning cruises are available, the afternoon is preferable when animals visit the river to drink and cool off. This is often paired with lunch at around 12:00 pm before the cruise.

The morning option typically concludes around 1:30 pm, with a return to the border and transfer back to hotels. The afternoon cruise finishes around 4:30 pm before returning to Victoria Falls.

Includes

  • Return transfers from Victoria Falls
  • Lunch
  • Activity fee

Excludes

  • Visa fees for entering Botswana or re-entering Zimbabwe. It is recommended to obtain a KAZA visa, multiple entry, or double entry visa for ease of border crossings
  • Money for shopping and tipping
  • Park fees of $20 USD, paid directly in Botswana as a government tax

Important Information

  • Children under 18 must carry birth certificates (soft or hard copies) for Botswana immigration
  • If traveling with one parent only, an affidavit or authorization letter from the absent parent is required to permit travel with the child

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the trip for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable clothing, sun protection, and a camera. Book early to secure your preferred option and confirm visa requirements before travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes border crossing from Zimbabwe to Botswana, a guided game drive or boat cruise in Chobe National Park, and lunch if choosing the game drive option.
The tour lasts approximately half a day, starting early in the morning with a 1-hour transfer to the Botswana border and the wildlife activity following shortly after.
The trip begins with hotel pick-up in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, between 7:00 and 7:30 am.
Yes, you can select either a morning game drive with lunch or a boat cruise on the Chobe River.
Visitors should check visa requirements for Botswana based on their nationality before the trip, as border formalities are completed during this tour.
You can expect to see elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species native to Chobe National Park.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly but it’s advisable to check age restrictions or guidelines on the provider’s website.
Wear comfortable, neutral-colored clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and bring sunscreen and insect repellent for the wildlife viewing.
Lunch is included only if you select the game drive option; the boat cruise option does not include a meal.
Yes, the trip is bookable online and it’s recommended to check the website for availability and current departure times.

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