Chobe National Park
3 night holiday extension from £1,395 per person
Chobe National Park Tour
Chobe National Park holiday extension from only £1,395pp
Just a one-hour drive from Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park – ‘The Land of the Giants’, is best known as being home to Africa’s largest elephant population. The Chobe River is the focus of wildlife activity, as the heat of the African sun beats down across the plains, herds of wildlife congregate in and around the river – a truly magical sight to behold.
This holiday extension is available to add to the end of our African Rail Adventure.
Chobe National Park, 3 nights from only £1,395 per person
Among the unmissable included activities are two wildlife cruises on the Chobe River and two safari drives in Chobe National Park.
Itinerary
- Day 1 Chobe National Park, 3 nights
- Day 2 Chobe National Park
- Day 3 Chobe National Park
- Day 4 Depart Chobe National Park
Day 1: Chobe National Park, 3 nights
Following breakfast, we take the short journey from Victoria Falls to Botswana and arrive at our hotel in time for lunch. Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge, located on the banks of the Chobe River where Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe meet will be our home for the next three nights. Later, we venture into Chobe National Park to enjoy an unforgettable wildlife cruise. The Chobe River draws native animals in the hordes. Cameras at the ready – you can expect to see hippos, antelope, buffalo and of course elephants during the cruise.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 2: Chobe National Park
It’s an early start this morning, as we head out on a thrilling game drive in Chobe National Park. Abundant with wildlife, look out for the blue wildebeest, Cape buffalo, crocodile, civet, giraffe, hyena, zebra and many more animals. We return to our hotel for lunch and an afternoon enjoying the lodge’s facilities. Later, we return to the park for our second game drive of the day. Enjoy the area’s rich birdlife, with over 450 species of birds on offer. Look out for African marsh harriers, African fish eagles, and Crimson-breasted shrikes.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Chobe National Park
The day is yours to explore as you wish. There is an additional game drive available for those looking to witness even more local wildlife. Or, if you prefer, enjoy a relaxing day by the pool and lunch at the hotel. Our day comes to a close with a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. The skies are streaked with orange and red as the river’s grassy banks are home to many grazing wildlife including lions, leopards and jackals. It truly is the perfect way to end our wonderful trip.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Depart Chobe National Park
After an exhilarating trip, we must leave Botswana and Africa today but we will cherish our memories forever. We return to Victoria Falls Airport in time for our flight to Johannesburg, before boarding a connection flight to London Heathrow this evening.
Included meals: Breakfast and in-flight dinner and drinks
Chobe National Park – Departure dates & prices
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| Departure date | Price (pp) | ||
| All Dates | |||
| 2025 | £1,395 | ||
| 2026 | £1,495 | ||
Prices
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement
2025 – £275
2026 – £295
Minimum numbers
A minimum of 2 guests from the tour is required for this extension. If only one passenger is taking the extension a higher single supplement may be applicable.
Visas
A visa is not required for Botswana. However, you will transfer to Botswana via Zimbabwe where a visa is required.For more information on applying for your visa and the associated costs, please refer to our FAQ’s page.
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Our holiday prices are subject to fuel surcharges and the availability of flights in the lowest fare booking class. The correct price will always be confirmed to you before you book, and once you have booked, our Price Promise will guarantee there will be no further increases. For full terms and conditions see our terms and conditions page.
So much included
We pride ourselves on offering exceptional value for money on all our escorted touring holidays, and this also applies to our African tour extensions.
Flights with scheduled airlines
- Economy class flights between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg.
- All airport charges, security charges and any applicable fuel surcharges
Carefully selected hotel
- First class hotel in a great location
- Hotel porterage
- Applicable hotel taxes
Many meals
- Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner
Unforgettable experiences
- Two wildlife cruises on the Chobe River
- Two thrilling game drives in Chobe National Park
On the ground
- Services of an experienced guide and driver
- All overseas transfers
- Modern, air-conditioned coaches throughout
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Hand-picked hotels
At Distant Journeys, we take great care in selecting the accommodation you will be using throughout your holiday. Our travel experts personally visit the destination to search out hotels that have a great location and are of a high quality too – which we believe are two of the most important factors when choosing any touring holiday. These are the hotels we’ve chosen for you in Chobe National Park
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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort, Chobe
Mowana Safari Lodge has an idyllic location on the banks of the Chobe River, where four African countries; Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe, meet. The hotel is named after the baobab, Africa’s ‘tree of life’, and was built around a… Find out more >-
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Days which you can spend as you please. Relax in the surroundings of your hotel, or choose from a range of optional excursions. And you don’t have to decide everything before you leave the UK – you can choose many of the excursions as late as the day before, and your local Tour Manager will make all the arrangements for you.
Chobe National Park: Game Drive
Chobe National Park is an 11,000 square kilometre wilderness enjoying one of the greatest concentrations of game in all of Africa, and this three-hour game drive will take you right...
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