4-Day Chobe and Savuti Safari with River Cruise and Rock Paintings

4 Days Round trip from Kasane Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Morning boat cruise on the Chobe River to spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and more
02 Sunset wildlife viewing in Chobe National Park along the river
03 Scenic journey into Savuti, famed for big cats and rich predator encounters
04 Game drives around Savuti Marsh and its expansive open plains
05 Visit ancient Bushman rock paintings with a short hill climb

Explore Botswana's wild heart on this immersive 4-day journey through Chobe and Savuti, combining a morning boat cruise on the Chobe River with classic game drives through remarkable wildlife country. Look out for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and other animals along the riverfront before heading into Chobe National Park for sunset sightings. Venture onward to the legendary Savuti region, known for its predator action and wide open plains filled with zebra and wildebeest. The tour also includes time at Savuti Marsh and a short hill climb to see ancient Bushman rock paintings before returning to Kasane.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Chobe National Park, Kasane

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chobe River Cruise and Sunset Game Viewing

Have a morning boat cruise on the Chobe River from around 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. This is a great chance to see animals such as elephants, crocodiles, impalas, hippos, and more. After the boat ride, we will have brunch and then drive into Chobe National Park along the river to spot a great sunset.

Day 02

Drive to Savuti's Predator Country

Have morning coffee and tea, then set out on a long 4-hour drive to the Savuti area. It is best known as the carnivore area, where we expect to see large cats and big herds of wildebeest and zebras. Brunch will be served on the road, and dinner will be served at the camp.

Day 03

Savuti Marsh and Bushman Rock Paintings

Have breakfast in the morning and set out on an early game drive to allow more time to explore the area. Visit the Savuti Marsh, a wide open landscape in the region. After the morning game drive, we will have brunch at the camp and relax. High tea will be served at 3:00 pm, then we will go for a drive to spend some time seeing the Bushman rock paintings. We will climb a hill to see them. Dinner will be served at the camp.

Day 04

Return to Kasane

Your breakfast will be served at the camp in the morning, and then we will drive back to Kasane. The transfer will take approximately 5 hours. We will then drop you off where you need to be.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kasane 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees
All activities
All accommodation
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
Drinks
Sleeping bag

What's Not Included

International flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips
Personal items
Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

Neutral colors: Wear khaki, tan, or olive green to blend into the bush and avoid attracting biting tsetse flies, which love dark blue and black.
Warm layers: Bring a fleece jacket, beanie, and scarf for freezing early morning game drives and chilly evening boat cruises.
Lightweight fabrics: Pack breathable long-sleeve shirts and trousers to protect against the afternoon sun and evening mosquitoes.
Sturdy shoes: Wear closed-toe trail shoes or sneakers. Heavy hiking boots are unnecessary unless you are doing a walking safari.

Know before you go

Layers: Mornings and evenings on the river or in an open vehicle get surprisingly cold - pack a warm fleece and a scarf.
Camouflage is illegal: Leave all military or camo-patterned clothing at home, as it is strictly prohibited by law.
Sun protection: Bring a wide-brimmed hat, strong sunscreen, and high-quality polarized sunglasses for the boat glare.
Dry season (May-October): The ultimate time for game viewing. Vegetation thins out, and huge herds of elephants and buffalo congregate along the Chobe Riverfront to drink.
Green season (Dec-March): Ideal for birdwatchers (over 500 species) and for seeing newborn impalas. However, late in this season (Jan-April), anti-malarial precautions are strongly recommended.

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