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Chobe National Park and Linyanti
(Botswana)
Chobe is one of the largest parks in Botswana, and without doubt, one of the most impressive.
Chobe strikes a total contrast to the Okavango Delta. The park is divided into four distinct eco-systems and vegetation varies from lush floodplains along the river, to dense forests of mopane and broadleaf in the interior, and large expanses of savannah and grassland in the Savuti area.
As a result, you can expect to see a wealth of game; large concentrations of lion, cheetah, hippo and zebra are to be found throughout the park, and above all, Chobe is home to the largest elephant concentration in Africa. The elephants can be seen in huge herds and are known to often wander the streets of Kasane, the largest town in the region. The Chobe elephant are migratory, making seasonal migrations of up to 200 kilometres in the southeast of the park, to which they disperse in the rains.
In the furthest corner of Chobe National Park lies the Linyanti. Secluded and remote, this short strip of swampy river frontage is reminiscent of the Okavango’s permanent waterways with papyrus-lined lagoons, reed-beds and a towering canopy of trees. The Linyanti Swamp covers an area of almost 900 square kilometres, which follows the river and fills the area between the converging courses of the Kwando and Linyanti rivers.
In and around Chobe & Linyanti
Game viewing is conducted mostly via 4x4 vehicles. Walking safaris are also popular as is fly-camping.
Many lodges and camps will also arrange boating safari trips and cultural tours of local villages and sights.
Accommodation in Chobe National Park and Linyanti (Botswana)
Chilwero, means 'place of high view' in the local language of Setswana. Situated on the borders of the Chobe National Park, Chobe Chilwero sits above the Chobe River and offers unparalleled panoramic views across the islands and flood plains as far as Namibia.
Chobe Under Canvas is an exclusive tented safari camp, ideally located alongside the Chobe River. Small and private, Chobe Under Canvas aims to recall the mobile safari camps of old; guests are accommodated in private safari tents, and served by their own private butler.
Duma Tau is built under a shady grove of mangosteen trees, overlooking an enormous hippo-filled lagoon in the Linyanti Reserve.
Elephant Valley Lodge is situated in the Kasane Forest, adjacent to the Chobe National Park, home to one of the largest populations of wild elephant in the world.
Kings Pool is a luxurious camp, situated overlooking the oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon and Linyanti River.
Kwando Lagoon Camp lies on the shady banks of the Kwando River among tall and ancient African Ebony and Marula trees.
Kwando Lebala Camp is set in the extensive grasslands and seasonal flood plains of the Linyanti marshes within the private Kwando Concession and famous for top class game viewing.
Muchenje Safari Lodge Chobe National Park Botswana overlooking the banks of the Chobe River.
Savute Under Canvas private wilderness safari camp is set up in a very special area of Chobe National Park, at the world-famous Savute Marsh.
Savuti Camp is situated in the Linyanti Reserve along the Savuti Channel in northern Botswana.
Selinda Camp is situated in the Selinda, a 1350km² private reserve that straddles the Selinda Spillway.
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Chobe National Park and Linyanti
Chobe is one of the largest parks in Botswana, and without doubt, one of the most impressive.
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Example itineraries in Chobe National Park and Linyanti
Highlights of Botswana This 12 day small group safari begins at the magnificent Victoria Falls and then continues to game rich areas such as Chobe, Linyati and the world renowned Okavango Delta. Enjoy a boat cruise along the Chobe River and travel through the Delta in a Mokoro. Take walks on remote islands where you may see Pels’ Fishing Owl or Sitatunga then view this unique region from the air as you fly to Maun.
Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park This six day itinerary takes in the magnificent Victoria Falls where you can choose to be as adventurous as you wish! Followed by a stay in Chobe National Park where viewing the wide variety of wildlife and birdlife can be enjoyed either from a vehicle or by boat on the river. This short safari can be taken as a stand-alone trip or added to a longer itinerary.
