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Take a Full-Day Chobe Trip from Livingstone, Southern Province - Book Your Day Activity
You’ll be picked up from your hotel around 07:00am in Livingstone, Southern Province, and driven for about an hour to Kazungula where you’ll complete passport formalities for both the Zambian and Botswana sides just after crossing the newly constructed Kazungula bridge. On the Botswana side a guide will meet you and escort you to the local office for a short briefing about the day’s activity, after which the guides will choose whether to begin with a game drive, enjoy lunch then a river safari cruise, or the reverse order. Throughout the trip you’ll have prime chances to spot iconic wildlife including African painted dog, blue wildebeest, Cape buffalo, civet, crocodile, giraffe, hippopotamus, hyena, leopard, lion, puku, savanna elephant, tsessebe, zebra and more, all framed by the convenient border crossing between Livingstone and Kazungula that makes this full-day nature and wildlife experience easy to access.
About this activity in Livingstone
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Early hotel pickup in Livingstone (around 07:00) and a scenic one-hour road transfer to the Kazungula border via the newly constructed Kazungula Bridge.
- Cross-border experience with passport formalities for Zambia and Botswana, then a short briefing at the Botswana office before your day begins.
- Flexible itinerary: guides will choose the best sequence of a game drive, buffet lunch and a river safari cruise to maximize wildlife viewing in the region.
- Excellent wildlife sightings possible - look for elephant, hippo, lion, leopard, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and other savanna species during drives and on the river.
Important Information
- You’ll be collected from your Livingstone hotel around 07:00; wear comfortable clothing and bring sun protection, binoculars and a camera for game and river sightings.
- A current valid passport is required for all travelers; the KAZA uni-visa is recommended for those who need a visa (pegged at about $50 USD and best paid in cash) to ease travel between Zambia, Zimbabwe and day trips into Botswana.
- Children and infants: infants may travel on an adult’s lap and specialized infant seats are available on request; minors may need a birth certificate for cross-border formalities.
- Accessibility: transport, office briefing areas and activity surfaces are wheelchair accessible; service animals are permitted. Confirm any special assistance needs when you book.
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby in Livingstone for pickup at approximately 07:00. You’ll travel by road to the Kazungula border (crossing the Kazungula Bridge) where Botswana guides will meet you at the Botswana side and escort you to the company office for a short briefing before activities begin. Return is to your pickup hotel unless otherwise arranged.
Includes
- You’ll get convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, making arrival and departure around Livingstone easy and stress-free.
- Enjoy a buffet lunch included in your booking for a satisfying meal during your activity in the area.
- Bottled water is provided to keep you hydrated while you explore the region.
- National park fees are covered so you can focus on the wildlife and scenery without extra onsite charges.
- A knowledgeable driver/guide accompanies you to enhance your experience and local insight.
- Light snacks are included for quick energy during tours or outdoor adventures.
- Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for comfort in Livingstone’s climate.
Excludes
- If your nationality requires a visa, you should obtain a Kaza Uni-Visa upon entering Zambia-this is not included.
- Minors under 18 must carry a birth certificate; this is not provided as part of the booking.
Other
- Services are wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces designed to accommodate guests with mobility needs.
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller; specialized infant seats are also available when needed.
- Service animals are allowed to assist guests during activities and transfers.
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to travel around the area independently.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during transfer Services unless using a provided infant seat.
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible to support travelers with reduced mobility.
- Activities and venues are suitable for all physical fitness levels, making experiences here accessible to most travelers.
- Please be advised to obtain a Kaza Uni-Visa: it permits travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe for 30 days from first entry and covers day trips to Botswana without extra visa fees. The uni-visa fee is $50 per person, payable at the first port of entry; bring cash in case card machines are unavailable.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel for all participants.
Customer Reviews
9/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
We booked all our activities through Cherish Travel for our holiday in Zambia, August 2025 which included a trip to Chobe, fishing on the Zambezi, steam train, devils pool, horse riding and Mukuni boma. The team were very professional, polite and punctual. We highly recommend them and can honestly say we couldn’t have had a better tour operator. Well done guys and please keep it up.
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Summary:
Great trip! Our guides were helpful. We saw so many animals, and had close up encounters with many. Both the boat tour and the game drive were exciting, and lunch was good as well.
Be aware that if you don't bring water with you, you will have to pay for your beverages at lunch.
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Summary:
This safari was unique as we were in the safari vehicle 1/2 day with Jinx, our tour guide, enjoyed a great lunch at Mowana lodge and then on to the safari with "Barker" (or his name could have been Parker). It was awesome to see it all from the water - the crocs, hippos, birds, elephants, monitor lizards, African buffalo, etc. A fabulous afternoon to finish up a great day of animals.
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On the combined game drive and river safari you can expect sightings of major African species, including savanna elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, Cape buffalo, spotted hyena, hippopotamus, crocodile, zebra, blue wildebeest, puku, African painted dog, tseessebe, civet and more. Guides will plan the sequence of a game drive, lunch and river cruise to maximize wildlife viewing in the park.
You must travel with a current valid passport on the day of travel. For travelers from visa-required countries we recommend obtaining a KAZA Uni‑visa on entry to Zambia - it allows travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe and covers day trips into Botswana. Bring cash for the uni‑visa fee in case card machines are unavailable; minors may require a birth certificate.
Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and all areas and surfaces are accessible. Service animals are allowed. If you have specific accessibility needs, mention them when booking so guides can prepare accordingly.
Hotel pickups start at about 07:00 am and you’ll be driven by road for roughly one hour to the Kazungula border. After completing passport formalities on both the Zambian and Botswana sides, you’ll meet the Botswana guide and proceed to the local office for a short briefing before the activity begins.
The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, national park fees, a driver/guide, buffet lunch, bottled water and snacks. The activity is family-friendly: infants can ride in a pram or sit on an adult’s lap, specialized infant seats are available, and the operation is suitable for all fitness levels.
After the briefing at the Botswana office, guides will decide whether to start with a morning game drive followed by lunch and then the river safari cruise, or to reverse that order. They plan the sequence to suit wildlife activity and maximize your viewing opportunities.
