### *Chobe Day Trip Itinerary*

*From Livingstone, Zambia → Chobe National Park, Botswana*

*Duration: ∼11 hours | Departs: 06:30 | Returns: 17:30*

Chobe is famous as the "Elephant Capital of Africa" with 120,000+ elephants. You get 2 safaris in one day: land + river.

#### *Full Day Itinerary*

*06:30 – 07:30: Pick-up + Transfer to Border*

Hotel pick-up in Livingstone. Drive 70km / 1 hour to Kazungula Border.

Assistance with immigration for Zambia → Botswana. Your guide handles the paperwork.

*07:30 – 08:00: Transfer to Chobe Gate

Meet your Botswana guide and safari vehicle at the border.

Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park*

3-hour open 4x4 safari along the Chobe Riverfront.

*Spot*: Huge elephant herds, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelope, lions, and lots of birds.

The river attracts wildlife all morning so sightings are excellent.

Lunch + Rest*

Buffet lunch at a lodge overlooking the Chobe River. Time to freshen up.

Chobe River Boat Cruise*

2-hour guided boat safari. This is the highlight.

*See*: Elephants swimming and drinking at the bank, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and incredible birdlife like fish eagles and kingfishers. You get so close — sometimes just meters away.

Optional Village Market / Curio Stop*

Quick stop at the Kasane curio market for crafts before heading back.

Transfer to Kazungula Border*

Immigration assistance Botswana → Zambia.

Return to Livingstone*

Drop-off at your hotel.

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*Trip Details*

- *Includes*: Hotel transfers, border assistance, park fees, game drive, boat cruise, lunch, bottled water, professional guides

- *Not Included*: Visa fees if needed, tips, drinks

- *What to Bring*: Passport, neutral clothes, hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, light jacket for the boat

- *Border*: Need a valid passport + visa if required. Day visa for Botswana usually available at border