Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is a protected area in northern Botswana covering the Chobe River, Savuti Marsh, Linyanti Marsh, and Ngwenzumba Pans. The terrain shifts between open grasslands, mopane woodlands, and riverine vegetation along the waterways.

The area became a game reserve in 1960 and was declared a national park in 1968. Timber industry settlements were relocated by 1975 before the protected zone reached its current scope.

The San people lived across this landscape for thousands of years and left rock paintings in the elevated sections of the reserve. These artworks depict hunting scenes and animals that still move through the area today.

A four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary to handle the deep sand during dry months and softened tracks during rainy periods. The river sections suit boat trips, while interior zones require off-road vehicles.

Elephants in this reserve developed shorter tusks as an adaptation to the calcium-poor soils of the Kalahari region. This trait distinguishes the population from other African elephant groups.

Location: Chobe District

Location: North-West District

Inception: 1967

Elevation above the sea: 942 m

Website: http://chobenationalpark.co.za

GPS coordinates: -18.65000,24.40000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23