Renting a car is a good idea when visiting the national park. Chobe International Park is accessible by rental car, a 4×4 vehicle is required. The road conditions in the park greatly depend upon the season and the amount of rainfall. Renting your own car allows you to move at your own pace throughout Botswana’s vast and varied landscapes, the country boasts the ultimate wilderness adventure. There are 4WD campers available that boast folding rooftop tents and have full kitchens.

The park is best explored by vehicle. There are no trails and hiking is not permitted throughout the park. However, visitors can take guided walking safari tours that allow them to explore the wilderness and wildlife on foot.

A trip in a mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) to skim across the waters. There are options for boat safaris on the Chobe River, sunset being one of the best times to enjoy this and when the beautiful waters turn to liquid gold. This is a great opportunity to spot wildlife with elephants, cape buffalo, and colossal Nile crocodiles that call the river home. The upper Okavango Delta can be best explored by houseboat, they depart from the panhandle region (Shakawe) and are ideal activities for groups of families and friends.

Chobe National Park is considered a very safe destination to visit. Take the necessary precautions when sightseeing, use common sense, and keep your valuables out of sight from pickpockets, especially in crowded areas like markets, and tourist attractions. At night stay in well-lit and populated areas, and use reputable transportation companies instead of taking rides from strangers.

There is a gift shop at the Chobe Safari Lodge that offers maps, field guides to birds and plants, T-shirts, carvings, and other souvenirs. Chobe National Park is not a shopping destination.

The official language spoken in Chobe National Park is English (along with French and Kinyarwanda) which is widely spoken, especially in the service industry, it is taught in schools and used in government, business, and the media. Many people speak fluent English, especially in hotels and restaurants. We recommend getting a good English/Botswana guidebook and learning the basic questions like please, thank you, and numbers 1-10.

The best time to visit Chobe National Park is during the dry season from May to November. The months of April, May, and November are particularly good times to visit the park. Botswana is a year-round destination and there are dramatic changes in the park every season. The country features a wet and dry season, during the dry season most of the animals tend to stick around the riverside. The wet season is when the interior pans (Savuti) provide some amazing game sights. The months of August, September, and October are extremely hot, however, these months provide some sensational game-viewing opportunities.

The currency of the Chobe National Park is the Botswana dollar or pula, although US dollars are widely accepted. You should either exchange your US dollars for Botswana dollars and be sure to keep cash on hand when arriving in Botswana. Cash is preferred, there are ATMs found at the airport and locations in the city, tipping is discretionary and appreciated, and cash is usually preferred.

When it comes to food and dining in Chobe National Park visitors will not be disappointed. Diners will receive five-star dining experiences in Chobe, they will be pampered when it comes to food. The food here is excellent, it is delicious and gourmet. Visitors can expect to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at their accommodations, as well as snacks, coffee, tea, fresh pastries, desserts, and more.

There are limited options for nightlife in Chobe National Park. Catch a sunset, maybe take a cruise along the river or simply camp out under the stars.

In case of an emergency dial 997, for the fire department dial 998, 997 for an ambulance, and 999 for the police.

Hospitals:Kasane tel. 267-625-0333