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Chobe is the second largest park in Botswana and can be divided into 4 main focal points. Chobe River front with floodplains and teak forest, Savute Marsh in the west, the Linyanti swamps in the north-west and the hot, dry hinterland in-between. Chobe - where the mighty baobab marks the entry into the mysterious ways of the African wild, mighty Chobe River - where the river god reveals the secrets of his watery domain, Chobe Game Reserve - will delight you with a parade of fascinating creatures, the most spectacular of which must surely be its 45 000 Elephants. Feel the magic at the point where 4 African countries meet - Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - indulge your senses with a wealth of sights and sounds: the awesome power of mighty waters, the soothing silence of the semi-desert, the hundred harmonies of birdsong, the blazing sun that fires your spirit... Chobe National Park:Chobe National Park is 11 700km in size. Chobe Natioanal Park is the second largest park in Botswana and the third largest park in the world. The park covers a wide variety of the countries riverine forest; flood - plain, periodic marsh, mopane and miombo woodland and a few rocky outcrops. Such a diversity of habitats implies a wide variety of wildlife. Wildlife ranges from water animals like Hippo, Crocodile, Otter and Fish to forest and dry-land species such as Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra and Eland. In all areas predators are abound - including Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Hyena. The road system is a recent development and is best explored in a four-wheel drive vehicle, although an ordinary car can traverse most of the roads along the Chobe riverfront. Chobe River:The Chobe river is known for its magnificent bird viewing. There are over 400 different species in Chobe National Park, ranging from Eagles to Kingfishers and from Marabou storks to Bee-eaters. Occasionally, carmine Bee-eaters build colonies in the sand banks of the flood - plains where they nest in their thousands. Game drives in Chobe National Park:Best times for game drives are early morning and after 3.00pm. The best viewing area starts about 6km west of Serondela and reaches right to Kasane. Here, in the late evenings during winter, vast numbers of Elephant come down to drink - it is possible to see more than a thousand in 2 hours. Mokoro rides in the Chobe River:Listen to the legendary NyamiNyami where thundering falls veil the world with their mists. Feel the African beat in your body as you explore Chobe River in your mokoro, and the African fire in your heart as you ride a wild rapid on your raft. When you've got your breath back and you've soothed your burning skin in a sparkling pool, toast the blushing sky with exotic nectars mixed specially for you. Environment:Chobes dry season is from March to October - when large herds of Elephant and Buffalo can be seen. The short winter runs from May to July and can be cool, especially at night. Game viewing is excellent throughout the year, NB: You are strongly advised to take medical precautions for malaria. Accommodation in Chobe National ParkAccommodation in Chobe National Park comprises of luxury safari lodges and comfortable tented camps. There are also accommodation options located outside of the park, but still within close proximity to enjoy game viewing activities. | 
