Kasane, Botswana
Experience massive elephant herds along the Chobe River. A standard day trip combines a land-based 4x4 game drive and an aquatic boat cruise.
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Compare full-day trips from Victoria Falls and shorter Kasane departures.
Most bookedChobe day trip from Victoria Falls. Experience the wild game sightings on the Chobe River by boat. Tea and coffee is served just before you commence your day activity....
Best valueHighlights • Chances to see plenty of game animals in their natural habitat • Catch sight of wildlife from a boat and an on-land safari alike • Border crossing is made...
Small groupVisit 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...
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Botswana is home to the largest continuous elephant population in Africa.
Over 130,000 elephants roam the region.
Plan your visit
Full day trips last 10 to 12 hours from Victoria Falls.
The dry season from May to October offers the best wildlife viewing.
The road transfer from Victoria Falls to the Kazungula border takes 1.5 hours.
Standard day trip packages range from $140 to $180 per person.
Chobe National Park covers 11,700 square kilometers of diverse ecosystems in northern Botswana. It provides excellent access to one of Africa's densest wildlife populations. The park is especially famous for massive herds of elephants that gather along the riverbanks.
Most visitors experience the park through an all-inclusive day trip from Victoria Falls. These packages generally feature a 3-hour game drive in an open 4x4 and a 3-hour river boat cruise. The Kazungula border crossing connects Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, requiring a valid passport.
If you prefer driving yourself, you need a 4x4 vehicle to explore the sandy tracks. Read more about Chobe Riverfront or check our guide on Victoria Falls to Chobe.
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261 reviews of the chobe day trip on Viator
Excellent day out. The guides and driver were very good. The afternoon boat trip was the highlight. Long day but well worth it
One will be pick up from hotel, help with crossing the borders, experienced guides and great time. We stayed in Zimbabwe and had been picked up from the hotel. The taxi drivers does not cross the border but they are wonderfly organised and helpful with customs. So, from Zimbabwe, over Zambia to Botswana, this people knows what they are doing. Also, the boat sail and lunch were amazing.
It was a comfortable ride with an experienced pilot. You saw the falls and some wildlife. We enjoyed it. It was just a short helicopter ride. Ernest took great care of us on the ground
My brother and I took this tour at 11am. Marvellous met us in reception. He took lots of photos of us. He was extremely helpful and kind. I was a bit scared but still enjoyed the whole experience.
Blessing picked us up and took good care of us on the trip to the Botswana border. Chobe day trips are clearly a common thing and you can see why! The boat trip was the best bit, with us seeing many native birds and animals. Our guide July on the boat was excellent. Highly recommend!
So our guide for the river park was fabulous-July was great! We had Bryan for the land part and he was great too… our driver was another thing. He tried to scam us a bit but I didn’t fall for it. The boss came over and settled it. I hope our driver lost his job over it.
Our guides were great! Took their times to be sure we experienced our animal encounters without a rush!
The game drive into Chobe is fantastic but before you book, look around for better deals that don't assume you are a wealthy international traveller. If you are a SADC member, the park fees are P145 each and you can then get a better rate, if you go to the small kiosks just before the Spar parking area. The experience is just as awesome and definitely cheaper. We used Mr Cherry
Really enjoyed the tour, it gives you something in total contrast to the land safari's ,which i like in equal measure. Smooth transport (easier on the older bodies !!) . The animals at times are up closer, particuarly the Crocs and Hippo's. Don't do instead of a land/jeep safari but along side if you have time. The tour was well organised and communication was good from Spiwe.
Travel tips
Tickets & PricesCompare 2026 Chobe day trip costs, from standard tours to self-drive.Read 
Victoria Falls to ChobeTravel the 80km route and cross the Kazungula border to Chobe.Read 
Best time to visitFind out the best time to see massive elephant herds at Chobe.Read Cruise or Drive?Compare the Chobe river cruise and land game drive.Read Safaris with KidsAge limits, safety rules, and border requirements for kids.Read Safari Packing ListEssential clothing and gear for a Chobe day trip in 2026.Read Yes, organized day trips run daily from Victoria Falls. These last 10 to 12 hours and include border transfers, a game drive, lunch, and a river cruise.
The distance from Victoria Falls to Kasane is roughly 80 kilometers. The road transfer to the Kazungula border crossing takes roughly 1 to 1.5 hours.
Standard day trip packages cost between $140 and $180 per person. This typically covers transfers, lunch, and guided activities. Prices vary by platform and season.
You will likely see massive herds of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and Cape buffalo. Big cats like lions and leopards often hunt along the riverbanks.
Both offer unique views. The cruise provides close-up views of aquatic wildlife, while the open 4x4 game drive explores the riverbanks for big cats. Day trips generally feature both.
Botswana is home to over 130,000 elephants. This is the largest continuous elephant population in Africa, many of which congregate in Chobe.
Book your river cruise and game drive today.
