The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of Chobe National Park and is one of southern Africa’s most rewarding wildlife riverfronts, especially in the dry season when animals concentrate along its banks. Elephant herds gather in large numbers at the water’s edge, hippos crowd the channels, and buffalo move regularly through the floodplain grasslands, while lions range through the wider system and may hunt buffalo in the surrounding landscape. The river also supports exceptional birdlife across reeds, sandbanks, and woodland edges, and visitors typically explore it through guided game drives on designated park tracks as well as boat safaris that bring them level with elephants and hippos along the shoreline.
Located between the Chobe National Park and the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana, the 200 000-hectare Khwai Conservancy is an enthralling place of wild landscapes and abundant wildlife. The plentiful Khwai River running through the park and dense Mopani forests in the interior provide the perfect home for numerous animals, and the incredible scenes of animals drinking from the river allow for superb photography opportunities. Visitors can look forward to seeing large elephant herds, and spotting lions, leopards and hyenas quite easily. Other species include wild dog, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, leopard, hyenas, hippos, Kudu, Tsessebe, and reasonably rare Roan and Sable. Hiking, game drives, guided walks, spa treatments, and open-air camping are just some of the activities on offer.
Located in the heart of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, Evolve Back Kalahari Private Reserve offers an exclusive wilderness escape in one of southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. Spanning a vast, untouched expanse far from towns or urban centres, the reserve provides unparalleled privacy and a true immersion in nature. Travellers come to experience guided game drives, bush walks, and starlit evenings, with the chance to see desert-adapted wildlife, including lion, leopard, brown hyena, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, eland and over 250 bird species. Visitors can also enjoy cultural encounters with local San communities, learning about traditional survival skills and storytelling, making it a rich and unforgettable desert adventure.
