Question 1

How much does it cost to enter Chobe National Park?

Accepted Answer

Under the long-standing schedule, international adults pay BWP 120 (about US$11) per person per day, children 8–17 pay BWP 60, and under-8s are free. A 2026 schedule raising international adult fees to BWP 270 was gazetted for 1 April 2026 but postponed on 31 March, so confirm the current rate at Sedudu Gate and carry cash — card machines are unreliable and there are no ATMs in the park.

Question 2

When is the best time of year to visit Chobe National Park?

Accepted Answer

May to October is prime, with August–October the strongest months as elephants, buffalo, lions and giraffe crowd the Chobe Riverfront. For birding, come December to March, when migratory species swell the park's 450+ species list — though January and February are the wettest months and some Savuti and Linyanti roads turn muddy.

Question 3

How many days do you need in Chobe National Park?

Accepted Answer

One to two nights in Kasane covers the Riverfront highlights, typically a 3-hour game drive (BWP 498 per person, departing 06:00 or 15:00) combined with a 3-hour river cruise. To include Savuti, budget 3–4 days — the Kasane–Savuti drive alone is about 195 km and takes 5–6 hours on deep sand.

Question 4

How do I get to Chobe National Park?

Accepted Answer

Fly into Kasane International Airport (BBK), 1 hour 40 minutes nonstop from Johannesburg on Air Botswana, which flies the route daily; Sedudu Gate is just 10 km from the airport. Victoria Falls is only 80 km (1 hour) away via the Kazungula Border Post, and Livingstone about 70 km via the Kazungula Bridge, so multi-country trips are easy.

Question 5

Can you do a day trip to Chobe from Victoria Falls?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Victoria Falls town is about 80 km (1 hour) from Kasane via the Kazungula Border Post, and guided day-trip packages from Kasane run from about US$130 per person including a river cruise, game drive, lunch and park fees. Note that Botswana immigration reportedly requires an unabridged birth certificate for travellers under 18 at border crossings.

Question 6

How much does a Chobe River cruise cost?

Accepted Answer

A shared 3-hour sunset or morning cruise from Kasane costs about US$40 per person, with private charters around US$115. You'll drift past hippos, crocodiles, African fish eagles and elephants swimming trunk-up between the banks.

Question 7

Can I self-drive in Chobe National Park?

Accepted Answer

You can, but you'll need a proper 4×4 — park roads are deep Kalahari sand, and the Riverfront–Linyanti–Savuti routes demand self-sufficiency with recovery gear, spare fuel and water. Overnight stays require a pre-booked campsite reservation (Ihaha is USD 50 per night for internationals), checked at the gate, with no wild camping allowed.

Question 8

Is Chobe National Park accessible for wheelchair users and older travellers?

Accepted Answer

Kasane-based visits work well: lodges run 3-hour boat cruises and short game drives (BWP 498 per person) with minimal walking and airport transfers from 10 km away, and specialist operators like Endeavour Safaris offer wheelchair-friendly 4×4s with lifts and adapted tents. Independent visits in standard rental vehicles aren't realistic for wheelchair users, and the 5–6 hour deep-sand drive to Savuti is best avoided by less mobile travellers.

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