Enjoy a 3-hour morning game drive in the magnificent Chobe National Park, spanning an impressive 11,000+ square kilometres and home to the world’s largest elephant population.

Setting out in the cool of the early morning on our spacious and comfortably appointed game viewer, you will have a chance to learn about Botswana’s very first national park as you witness a plethora of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, lion, giraffe and antelope, and if you’re lucky even leopard or wild dog.

Activity included in our Fully Inclusive package. 

Set sail on our spacious boat for a relaxing 3-hour afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River in Chobe National Park, where you will have the opportunity to see spectacular birdlife, crocodile, hippo, buffalo, antelope and herds of elephant drinking at the water’s edge. You may even get a chance to witness herds swimming across the river to Sedudu Island.

This is a truly unique experience, and the perfect opportunity to hone your photography skills as you enjoy the sun setting over the water.

Activity included in our Fully Inclusive package. 

Venture further into Chobe National Park on a 6-hour, half day game drive, where you will have a chance to explore additional routes within the park from early morning until lunchtime.

Common sightings include elephant, buffalo, lion and a variety of antelope. Leopards are more elusive, but you may be lucky!

Activity operated on certain days only. Please contact us to check availability.

Venture deep into Chobe National Park on a 9-hour full day game drive, where you will have a chance to explore expansive areas of the park including both inland and river routes.

Enjoy a lunch break at one of the park’s beautifully positioned stretch points before you continue on into the afternoon for more wildlife sightings.

Common sightings are elephant, buffalo, lion, antelope and an expansive variety of birdlife.

Activity operated on certain days only. Please contact us to check availability.

Learn more about the local community surrounding River View Lodge on a complimentary guided walk through Kazungula Village, accompanied by one of the River View Lodge team.

Visit the local primary school, view some of the traditional methods used to construct homes and learn about the customs and traditions of the local Basubia people. 

Located a short drive away in neighbouring Kasane, the CARACAL Biodiversity Centre is a not-for-profit NGO dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and research of wildlife, and is home to an array of fascinating animals including snakes, bush babies, mongooses and birds.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Chobe’s local wildlife up close and personal, to see what happens behind the scenes at the centre, and to even hold a snake if you dare!

Conveniently located next door to River View Lodge, Chobe Crocodile Farm is home to 1,000+ crocodiles of varying ages and sizes and offers visitors a chance to learn fascinating information about these prehistoric creatures.

Chobe Women Arts and Crafts is a community-based curio shop run by local women in Chobe. It supports artisans in preserving traditional basket-weaving techniques. Visitors can not only purchase handmade baskets but also enjoy watching the weaving process.

In Chobe, basket weaving has been passed down through generations. The baskets are made from mokola palm leaves native to the region and feature intricate patterns created using naturally dyed fibres from local plants.

In Kasane, the Chobe River forms the border between Botswana and Namibia and provides for some of the best tiger fishing opportunities in Africa.

Explore the river on a private boat with a local fishing guide as you try your luck at catching a mighty tiger, bream or barbel, whilst respecting the region’s catch-and-release policy.

Indulge in a pampering session at the Cresta Mowana Spa, located in a dedicated facility overlooking the river at Cresta Mowana Resort in Kasane.

The Spa offers a range of beauty treatments including manicures, pedicures, facials and a range of massages to suit your needs.

Enjoy a round of golf at the nearby Cresta Mowana Golf Course, picturesquely located along the Chobe River.

Hone your skills on their well-maintained 8-hole course under the watchful eye of the course’s resident warthogs.

Experience Chobe National Park like never before. Enjoy a morning boat cruise on the Chobe River, a delicious lunch at Coffee Buzz Café followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park, with a chance to see a whole host of the park’s spectacular wildlife from both water and land.

Spend the night at a beautifully located campsite deep in the park; indulge in a bush dinner around the camp fire and enjoy a thrilling night’s sleep in your private tent as you listen to the stirring sounds of the African bush.

Located a mere one-hour drive away, a visit to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls is a must during your time in Chobe.

Including a return transfer from River View Lodge to Victoria Falls, enjoy an unguided tour of the falls, indulge in a spot of lunch and visit the local curio market in nearby Elephant Walk.

Make the most of your time in Chobe with a once-in-a-lifetime visit to one of the natural wonders of the world.