About
The Chobe Riverfront lies in Botswana, in Africa, along the Chobe River. It is the most accessible part of Chobe National Park, and for many visitors it is the easiest place in the park to see wildlife up close.
The river is the focus of the area. Its water draws large elephant herds, which gather along the banks to drink, and that gathering is the main reason people come here. Because the animals come to the water, the riverfront makes a fine place to watch them over a long period rather than chase them across the bush.
Ways to see the wildlife
The riverfront offers both land-based and water-based game viewing, so you can choose how you want to see the animals.
- From land, you can follow the tracks along the river and stop to watch the herds at the water's edge.
- From the water, you can view the riverbank and the animals on it from a boat on the Chobe River.
Who it suits
The riverfront suits anyone interested in watching wildlife, from first-time safari visitors to keen photographers. The facts describe it as offering excellent photographic opportunities, and the open views of the river and the animals gathering there make it a rewarding place to take pictures.
If you are planning a trip, the riverfront is a natural choice within Chobe National Park. Combining a day on the river with time on land lets you compare the two ways of seeing the park and the animals that depend on its water.