Chobe National Park: Game Drive, Boat Tour, and Lunch

Southern Zambia, Zimbabwe



Visit the world-renowned Chobe National Park, Experience the Chobe National Park on a game drive as well as on a boat tour. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a highly-rated hotel overlooking the Chobe River.

Victoria Falls to Botswana Chobe National Park Day Trip

This guided day trip from Victoria Falls suits wildlife lovers wanting to visit Botswana’s Chobe National Park combining a game drive and boat cruise.

Highlights

  • Scenic 80-kilometer drive from Victoria Falls to Botswana
  • Visit the meeting point of four countries
  • Game drive in an open vehicle within Chobe National Park
  • Boat cruise to observe wildlife from the river
  • Buffet lunch with mineral water included

Description

Be collected from your Victoria Falls accommodation at 7:00 AM for the journey to the Kazungula border with Botswana. After passport control and changing vehicles, stop at Chobe Marina Lodge for a short break.

Explore Chobe National Park on a morning game drive aboard an open vehicle. Return at 12:30 PM for a buffet or a la carte lunch featuring traditional and contemporary dishes.

In the afternoon, board a boat cruise on the river to view wildlife from the water. The trip ends with a transfer back to Victoria Falls, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation by approximately 6:00 PM.

Includes

  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
  • Knowledgeable guide
  • Game drive in Chobe National Park
  • Boat cruise
  • Lunch and mineral water
  • Beverages during activities

Excludes

  • Visas
  • Park fees ($20 per person)
  • Transfer from Zambia to Victoria Falls border
  • Gratuities for driver, guide, and safari guide
  • Beverages during lunch

Important Information

  • Guests staying on the Zambian side must pay an additional $15 for the return transfer to the Zimbabwe border to meet the driver for Chobe

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Bring your passport for border crossing and park entry. Dress in neutral-colored clothing with comfortable shoes. The best time to visit Chobe is during the dry season (May to October) for easier wildlife viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a scenic drive from Victoria Falls, a game drive, a boat cruise in Chobe National Park, and a buffet lunch with mineral water.
The tour starts with a 7:00 AM pick-up from your accommodation in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Chobe National Park is approximately 80 kilometers from Victoria Falls, requiring a drive and border crossing into Botswana.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, so check with your local embassy or the tour provider before traveling.
You can expect to see elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, and various bird species during the game drive.
Special dietary needs can often be accommodated with advance notice; check with the tour operator before booking.
Mineral water is provided during the tour, so you do not need to bring your own water.
The boat cruise boards at a designated point inside Chobe National Park after the game drive.
Children are usually welcome, but age restrictions or policies may apply depending on the tour operator.
The dry season from May to October is ideal for wildlife viewing during this tour from Victoria Falls.

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