Chobe National Park Day Trip from Victoria Falls

This tour starts at Victoria Falls - a stone's throw from Victoria Falls - and goes all the way to Chobe National Park in Botswana. The tour is designed for small groups of up to 15 people and has a total duration of approximately 10 hours. The activity is worry-free, as it covers everything you might need: food, a river cruise and transport both from Victoria Falls and within the nature reserve.

In addition to the more famous species - lions, elephants and African buffalo, among others - Chobe National Park is home to less famous but no less interesting species:

• Kudu - A species of antelope endemic to southern Africa. Notable for its "curled" horns that can reach up to 1.5 metres. Colour varies from reddish-brown to bluish-grey with white spots.
• Black-belliedeagle - A large eagle that nests near lakes and rivers. Feeds mainly on fish - which it catches by gliding over the water - but also on reptiles, carrion and birds.
• Impala - A species of antelope famous for its ability to make great leaps (up to 10 metres!). It uses them mainly to escape from predators.
• African wild dog - Also known as the African wild dog, this is an opportunistic predator that lives in herds of about ten individuals. They prey on antelope, wildebeest, small rodents and even birds.

The best time to visit Chobe National Park is during the dry season from May to October. There are fewer mosquitoes at this time of year, although it is still advisable to pack insect repellent and sunscreen in your rucksack.