Chobe Game Drive in Search of the Big 5
Game drives are the number one way to experience Chobe.
Chobe tour operators have custom built 4×4 safari vehicles. They have open sides which promise exceptional views of the wildlife for the guests.
Professional safari guides lead the game drives in the Chobe. Their experience and knowledge provide great insight into the animals’ whereabouts and their behavior.
Chobe Lions
Lions are abundant all over Botswana, but have the highest numbers in the Savuti region of the Chobe National Park. This area consists of dry savannah and grassy plains, the perfect setting for ambush predation. The unpredictable nature of the Savuti means that it does flood, making these lions adapted to hunting in all sorts of terrain. The Savuti lions were the first recorded lions to take down an elephant, a feat that could only have been achieved by a large pride with excellent strategy and teamwork.
Elephants
Botswana is famous for having the highest concentration of African elephants. These majestic beasts thrive in Botswana and are heavily protected. The greatest number can be found in the Chobe National Park, where about 50 000 elephants enjoy mud baths and lush vegetation.
Leopard
Leopards are one of the most versatile of the big cats, being able to climb, claw and use their powerful jaws to hoist a kill up a tree. They aren’t fussy eaters either, resorting to insects and birds when larger prey isn’t available. Your chance of seeing leopard in Chobe is strong. Although there are plenty of leopards in Africa, they are rarely seen due to their elusive nature and threats from other big predators.