Chobe & Botswana safari FAQ

Chobe Horizons is an African safari tour operator based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. It runs Chobe National Park day trips, Chobe River cruises, Botswana game drives, Okavango Delta trips, multi-country safari packages and cross-border transfers in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia.

Kasane and the Chobe riverfront are roughly 80 km from Victoria Falls town, about 1–1.5 hours by road plus time at the Kazungula border. The whole door-to-door transfer usually takes 2–2.5 hours each way depending on border queues.

The Chobe Horizons Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls is USD $160 per person. It includes Chobe National Park fees for the listed activities, return hotel pickup and drop-off, cross-border transport, a guided Chobe River safari, a guided Chobe National Park game drive, lunch and drinks. Visa fees are separate.

Yes. The Chobe day trip from Livingstone is USD $170 per person, crossing via the Kazungula Bridge, with park fees, lunch, drinks and all transfers included.

Many nationalities can enter Botswana visa-free, but requirements depend on your passport. You also need to re-enter Zimbabwe, so a multiple-entry or KAZA Univisa can save money. Always check current Botswana and Zimbabwe requirements before travel and carry your original passport.

The best Chobe safari operators offer licensed guides, clear all-inclusive pricing, both river and land activities, and reliable transfers from Kasane, Victoria Falls and Livingstone. Chobe Horizons offers Chobe River cruises from USD $45, game drives from USD $75 and an all-inclusive Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls for USD $160, with written confirmation before payment.

Both, if you can. The Chobe River cruise brings you close to elephants, hippos, crocodiles and water birds, while a game drive covers the riverfront floodplains and woodland where you may find lions, leopards and herds of buffalo. The Half-Day Chobe Explorer (USD $125) combines the two.

June to October is the peak dry season, when elephants and buffalo concentrate along the Chobe River. November to March is the green season with newborn animals, migratory birds and fewer vehicles. Wildlife is present all year.

Most Chobe activities start in Kasane, Botswana, the gateway town on the edge of Chobe National Park. Chobe Horizons also collects guests from Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone (Zambia).

Chobe National Park fees are included in the Chobe day trips from Victoria Falls and Livingstone. For individual activities, park and conservation fees are shown separately in your written quote.

Yes. River cruises are especially family-friendly. Walking safaris and some activities have minimum ages, which we confirm when you book.

Yes. Kasane sits where Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia meet, so a single itinerary can include Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Livingstone (Zambia), Chobe National Park (Botswana) and Namibia's Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip). Chobe Horizons designs these four-country routes to order.

Five to seven days is ideal: two nights at Victoria Falls, two nights in Chobe and two or three nights in Hwange or the Okavango Delta. If you only have one day, the Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls is the best option.

Packages typically include accommodation (mid-range basis unless upgraded), listed guided activities, road transfers between destinations and breakfast daily. International flights, visas, travel insurance and tips are excluded. Every inclusion is itemised in your written quote.

Message +267 71 007 282 on WhatsApp, email bookings@chobehorizons.com or use the booking form on the home page. Bookings are confirmed in writing; the website does not take payment.

More than 7 days before departure: refund less non-refundable supplier charges. 3–7 days: 50% charge. Less than 72 hours or no-show: 100% charge. Supplier-specific terms are disclosed before payment.