Chobe National Park Short Break

Chobe National Park Short Break

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Chobe National Park Short Break

3 Days Starting and ending in Kasane

Visiting: Kasane / Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

UBCH

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 6

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

From: $328

NB: Prices correct on 11-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

The Chobe National Park boasts one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa – elephants, buffalo, giraffe, antelope and so many other animals live, breed and eat here; and that’s not even mentioning the 460 bird species that have been recorded in the park. Experienced game drivers often pass up to 15 different species of animal on a single trail, allowing adventurers to spot anything from lions to hyenas, warthogs to the rare puku and beyond. Follow the call of the wild on this short trip through a land full of life.

Highlights

  • Witness great herds of the world's largest elephants close-up as they enjoy a drink and play on the edge of the Chobe River.

  • Embark on game drives with the experience and expertise of a local lodge-based guide.

  • Great numbers of ungulate animals are attracted by the riverfont in Chobe National Park – experience the large lion prides that follow in their wake.

  • Sip sundowners while watching hippos, crocodiles and buffalo on a Chobe River sunset cruise

Itinerary

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Day 1: Kasane / Chobe National Park

Location: Kasane / Chobe National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: dinner

Welcome to Botswana! You’re free to arrive at any time today as there are no activities planned. If you’re looking to take a transfer from Kasane Airport, Victoria Falls Airport or Victoria Falls hotels, these can be arranged for an additional cost. You may wish to arrive before 2pm if you’d like to make the most of this trip by witnessing the scenic savannah around Kasane on an optional activity. The lodge is comfortable and protects you against the sun, so kicking back with a drink as the odd animal wanders past is a fine way to while away the afternoon before the rest of the group arrives.

Dinner is included tonight and is a great way to meet other travellers staying at the lodge and share the days experiences and sightings.

Optional Activities:
-Chobe National Park - River cruise

Day 2: Chobe National Park

Location: Chobe National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

Today is a full day for experiencing the wilds of Chobe National Park, keeping an eye and an ear out for trumpeting elephants, chuckling baboons, roaring lions and many other exciting animals. Begin the day with a morning game drive to see these beasts at their most active, followed by a bit of down time at the lodge when the sun burns at its hottest. Once the sun cools down, jump on board a boat and travel towards the Chobe River. Animals will likely be cooling down at the banks, playing and drinking in these less intense conditions.
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Chobe National Park is the embodiment of big game country. Huge herds of buffalo and elephants are often seen roaming around the savannah, matched by the size of the local lion prides. An estimated 70,000 Kalahari elephants roam the park – these majestic beasts are the largest known subspecies of elephant in the world. There’s also the chance to see zebra, impala, wildebeest, giraffe, lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, impala, baboons, monkeys and many more – the area is positively teeming with life, and that’s before mentioning the birds! Avian life around the river is truly spectacular with sightings of saddle-billed storks, malachite kingfishers, fish eagles, goliath herons and beautiful bee-eaters often seen fluttering around the banks. Elephants will often congregate to play and drink in the river, and hippopotamus sightings are fairy frequent too. You might even spot a crocodile on the riverbanks, although these fearsome beasts are surprisingly shy.

Return to the lodge in the evening to spend your last night with the group reminiscing about the day just past. Perhaps enjoy a drink and chat about the animals just witnessed on this exciting day.

Included Activities:
-Chobe National Park - River Safari Cruise
-Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive

Day 3: Chobe National Park

Location: Chobe National Park

Meals Included: breaksfast

Awake in the morning and take your pick – either enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge or embark on an optional game drive for more animal spotting. Either way, your hot breakfast awaits for you upon your return. Afterwards, your adventure comes to a formal end. Additional accommodation can be pre-booked (at additional costs) if you’d like to extend your stay in Kasane.


Optional Activities:
-Chobe National Park - 4x4 Game Drive

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Lodge (2 nights)

  • Chobe National Park - River Safari Cruise

  • Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive

  • Meals

    2 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 2 dinners

What's Not Included

  • International Travel

  • Tipping and Gratuities

Included Activities

  • Chobe National Park - River Safari Cruise
  • Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive

Transport

  • Minivan , 4WD Safari Vehicle , Boat

Accommodation

  • Lodge (2 nights)

Mode of Transport

  • Minivan , 4WD Safari Vehicle , Boat

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    This itinerary starts and finishes in Kasane. Transfers are available at an additional cost from both Victoria Falls and Kasane Airports.

    On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Intrepid partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.

    Regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in hot water are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country. In particular, South Africa suffers from load-shedding: rolling blackouts that are engineered specifically to share out available power in the region.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

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