Chobe National Park has an impressive wealth of animal life. and are a permanent presence on the riverbanks and across the Savuti area in the dry months. , , and are very common as well, while smaller numbers of , , and can be found in the interior of the park. are easily spotted and are hard to find but widely present. You might be lucky to see too.
Wildlife Highlights
Large numbers of animals on the Savuti and other kick up a lot of dust, which can create amazing photo opportunities at sunset. The park is also excellent for predators, including , and . Less obvious are some of the smaller mammals, such as the Chobe subspecies of . are common in marshy areas. Some of the small predators include , and .
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Chobe has seasonal wildlife viewing. The Dry season (April to October) months are excellent in the Chobe River area. During the Wet season (November to March), especially from December onward, animals tend to disperse across the park’s interior. Savuti is excellent year-round, but it can be very hot toward the end of the Dry season, especially in September and October. Access roads in Savuti can be difficult during the Wet season.
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