A breeding herd of elephants with calves wading across the Chobe River

Experiences

Into the wild Chobe

Game drives and boat cruises bring you close to the wildlife and river life of one of Africa’s great parks.

Experiences

Two ways to discover the wild By land. By water

From the untamed landscapes of Chobe National Park to the life-giving waters of the Chobe River, discover a destination where wildlife takes centre stage. Set out on a guided game drive or experience the magic of the river from the water, with extraordinary encounters waiting around every bend.

Close-up of a leopard’s face and green eye half hidden by grass

Game drives into the wild

Set out into Chobe National Park as the bush stirs to life in the morning or the afternoon sun casts a golden glow across the landscape. Follow elephant herds, look out for predators and discover the remarkable diversity of wildlife that makes this corner of Botswana so extraordinary. Every drive brings a new perspective, and no two outings are ever quite the same.

A cruise boat on the Chobe River under a pink dusk sky

River cruises on the Chobe

Step aboard and experience Chobe from a different perspective. Watch elephants gather along the banks, hippos emerge from the water and birdlife move across the floodplains. As the afternoon light softens and the sky turns to shades of gold and pink, settle back with a refreshing drink and let the river reveal its magic.

More to experience

Beyond the game drive

Meet the community, dine under the stars, end the day around the fire and slow down at the spa.

Guests dancing with women from the village outside a thatched hut — **Village tours**Visit Ngoma village, then glide along the river in a traditional mokoro.

Guests and guides relaxing under a tree beside a safari vehicle — **Breakfast in the bush**A private breakfast set out just for you in the bush, with coffee and the morning sounds of the wild.

A guest dancing with traditional dancers beside the fire at night — **Evenings by the fire**Potjie dinners around the fire, with traditional dancers on selected evenings.

A guest enjoying a massage at the spa — **Spa & nail salon**A quiet place to slow down between outings, as part of the lodge’s new chapter.

A guest browsing local clothing and crafts in the curio shop — **The Chobe Collection**Local craft and keepsakes to take a piece of the river home.

A day on the Chobe

From sunrise safari to dinner under the stars

Here’s how a day here might unfold. Choose as much or as little as you like, and our team will help you shape the rest. Tap through the day to follow the sun from dawn to moonrise.

Times are a guide and activities depend on the season and availability. Ask our team to book your day.

A couple toast with cocktails on loungers beside the pool at golden hour

An afternoon spent poolside

The new 15-metre pool looks straight out over the river, with loungers for long, lazy afternoons in the sun.