Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park, located in northern Botswana just 80 km from Maun, is home to Africa’s largest elephant population (estimated at over 120,000) and offers some of the most spectacular wildlife experiences on the continent. Spanning 11,700 km², Chobe is divided into four distinct ecosystems, each delivering unforgettable game viewing year-round.
Why Chobe with Serene Tours?
- Mobile Safari Base: We set up fully serviced, private mobile camps along the Chobe Riverfront or deeper in Serondela, giving you front-row seats to the action without the crowds of permanent lodges.
- Iconic Boat Safaris: Drift silently on custom pontoon boats at sunrise or sunset as thousands of elephants cross the river, buffalo wallow on the floodplains, and crocodiles bask on sandbanks.
- Big Cat Heaven: Chobe boasts one of the highest densities of lion and leopard in Africa. Our expert guides know every hidden corner of Savuti and Linyanti for thrilling predator encounters.
- Birding Paradise: Over 450 species recorded—watch carmine bee-eaters nesting in riverbanks, African skimmers gliding over water, and rare Pel’s fishing owls at dusk.
Our Signature Chobe Destinations
- Chobe Riverfront (Serondela): The lifeblood of the park. Massive elephant herds drink and bathe daily, especially July–October during the dry season.
- Savuti Marsh & Channel: Famous for its lion prides that hunt elephants and the dramatic Savuti Channel that mysteriously flows again after 30 years of drought.
- Linyanti Swamps: Remote northern frontier with huge buffalo herds, wild dog packs, and exclusive private concessions for night drives.
- Nogatsaa Grasslands: Lesser-visited southern section with vast open plains perfect for cheetah sightings and peaceful solitude.