Kasane

The dry winter months from May to October are best for viewing large elephant herds. During this period, hundreds of elephants congregate at the Chobe River to drink, bathe, and play. Large family herds frequently cross the main Serondella Road, creating exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities that attract visitors worldwide.

Kasane is approximately 673 kilometers from Gaborone, accessible via a 6-7 hour drive through the Botswana bush by road. Alternatively, scheduled flights operate from Gaborone to Kasane Airport, offering a scenic alternative. Light aircraft flights are also available from Kasane to remote private concessions within the region.

Chobe National Park is home to one of Africa's largest elephant concentrations, along with Cape Buffalo, lions, wild dogs, leopards, giraffes, kudu, and antelope. The park supports over 460 bird species including Pel's Fishing Owl, carmine Bee-eaters, Fish Eagles, kingfishers, rollers, and storks. The Chobe River ecosystem supports exceptional wildlife diversity unmatched elsewhere in Botswana.

Yes, Chobe National Park is one of Africa's premier venues for bird safaris with over 460 recorded bird species. Common species include Sacred Ibis, Egyptian Geese, cormorants, darters, Spur-winged Geese, Pel's Fishing Owl, carmine Bee-eaters, kingfishers, rollers, Fish Eagles, Martial Eagles, and various stork species. The diverse river and wetland habitats provide exceptional bird watching year-round.

Visitors can enjoy game drives along the Serondella Road, river cruises on the Chobe River, bird watching safaris, wildlife photography, dugout canoe explorations, and boat tours. Multi-day safaris combining different perspectives of the ecosystem are available through private concessions, offering comprehensive wildlife experiences in this diverse region.