📍 Destination Overview
Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana on the Chobe River, is a top southern African safari destination famed for one of Africa's densest elephant populations. In the dry season, huge herds gather at the river to drink and bathe. Boat safaris glide past hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and waterbirds, most memorably at sunset; it is often combined with nearby Victoria Falls.
🐘 Region
Northern Botswana · Chobe River · elephant paradise park
🗓️ Best season
May-Oct best (dry season · elephants at river)
🕐 Time difference
−6 hrs vs Beijing
💰 Currency / Language
Botswana pula BWP / English, Tswana
🕐 Suggested duration
1-2 days · river cruise + land safari
🔌 Plug / Voltage
Mainly Type M (South African 3-pin) · 230V · camp power (note)
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
Spring: Sep–Nov
Temperatures rise and nature comes back to life
Autumn: Mar–May
Crisp autumn skies and colorful foliage
Jan
🌦️
33°/20°
Feb
🌦️
32°/20°
Mar
🌦️
32°/19°
Good
Apr
🌤️
32°/15°
Good
May
☀️
30°/10°
Best
Jun
☀️
27°/7°
Jul
☀️
27°/6°
Aug
☀️
31°/9°
Sep
🔥
35°/14°
Best
Oct
🔥
37°/18°
Best
Nov
🔥
36°/19°
Good
Dec
🌦️
34°/20°
🎯 Chobe Experiences
Dense elephant herds
Elephants by the river.
Sunset cruise
Game on water.
See hippos & crocodiles
Animals in water.
Chobe sunset
Golden-red river.
Land safari
Wild park.
Chobe is mild winters and hot summers; the best time to visit is Mar–Nov, with temperatures around 6–37°C. October is hottest (up to 37°C), so pack sun protection and drink plenty of water.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
✈️About 15–20 min (reference)
Kasane Airport
Near Chobe
About 15–20 min (reference)
🚤With tour (reference)
Chobe River cruise
Water safari
With tour (reference)
🚙With guide (reference)
4x4 safari vehicle
Land safari
With guide (reference)
🚗About 1–1.5 hr (reference)
To Victoria Falls
Near Zambia/Zimbabwe
About 1–1.5 hr (reference)
Recommended Stay Areas
🏨 Kasane town (top pick)
Near Chobe gateway
🏕️ Riverside camp
Near elephant river views
🌟 High-end safari camp
Includes itinerary
🌊 Chobe river lodge
River views
Free Consultation
Free Consultation
1-on-1 travel consultant customizes your Chobe trip for free based on your schedule and preferences.