Chobe National Park
The Chobe National Park is Botswana's first national park (established 1967) and one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations, famous as the "Elephant Capital" with one of the world's largest elephant populations (over 100,000 in the region). Straddling the Chobe River (which forms the border with Namibia), it offers stunning riverfront scenery, diverse habitats from floodplains and mopane woodlands to savannas, and exceptional year-round wildlife viewing—especially massive elephant herds drinking and playing along the river.
As a Maun-based mobile safari operator, Renns Excursions arranges private trips to Chobe, including full-day game drives from Kasane (eastern entrance) and iconic boat safaris on the Chobe River, often combined with Okavango Delta or Moremi for multi-destination adventures.
Why Chobe Stands Out
- Elephant Herds: Iconic sightings of dozens (sometimes hundreds) of elephants at the river—bathing, drinking, crossing, with calves playing. It's one of the best places on Earth for close-up elephant encounters.
- Other Wildlife: Lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, sable/roan antelope, and predators like wild dogs. The riverfront teems with birds (over 450 species, including carmine bee-eaters and fish eagles).
- Activities: Morning/evening game drives in open 4x4s, unforgettable boat cruises (especially at sunset for dramatic light and relaxed animals), and occasional walking safaris in quieter areas.
Renns Excursions in Chobe
We offer private day trips (game drives + boat safari from Kasane) or multi-night mobile camping extensions, often paired with Moremi/Okavango for a classic northern Botswana loop. Fly from Gaborone to Kasane (quick direct flight), and we handle transfers, exclusive pacing, and local touches.
