Chobe National Park

Savuti makes you slow down and watch.

The drive into Savuti is an adventure in itself. This remote, dry wilderness feels vast and untouched, with open landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see. Lions are regularly spotted here, while elephants wander between the trees and across the open plains. The Savuti Marsh and Savuti Channel attract wildlife, particularly when water is available.

Exploring this remarkable part of Chobe National Park in your own 4x4 gives you the freedom to travel at your own pace. Some routes take you through deep sand and require a good level of off-road driving experience. Here, the journey is all about slowing down, scanning the landscape and stopping whenever something catches your eye. In Savuti, you never quite know what wildlife might be waiting around the next bend.

Along the Chobe River, the landscape keeps moving.

As the first light of day breaks, you drive along the Chobe River. A herd of elephants makes its way towards the water, while giraffes stand among the trees and buffalo graze across the open plains. You switch off the engine and take it all in. In this part of Chobe National Park, wildlife takes centre stage.

Located in northern Botswana, near Kasane, Chobe is famous for its impressive elephant population. But elephants are just the beginning. Zebras, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and predators also call this wilderness home. Along the river, lush floodplains alternate with open grasslands, while further inland the landscape gives way to dry savannah and bush.

With your own 4x4, you can explore the area along the Chobe River at your own pace. Early mornings and late afternoons offer some of the best opportunities for wildlife encounters. Some routes are relatively easy to navigate, while others lead through deep sand and require more off-road driving experience.

For a different perspective, head out onto the water. A boat safari takes you along the riverbanks, where elephants gather to drink and hippos rest in the water. As evening approaches, the light softens and the river gradually settles into the peaceful rhythm of the African wilderness. It's a completely different way to experience the beauty of Chobe.

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