The fascinating Chobe River is a segment of an intricate river system that flows through south-central Africa. Beginning as the Cuando River, it runs along the northern border of Botswana into the Linyati Swamp, changing then to the Linyati River. Further east, it becomes the Chobe River before merging with the Zambezi River. This interlocking network of waterways even flows in reverse at times.
Cruise through the twisting, wide body of water before stopping at Chobe National Park, where you'll experience some of the best game viewing via private boat or open game-drive vehicles. Chobe National Park is home to one of the most substantial populations of wildlife in Africa, with the highest concentration of elephants on the entire continent and more than 450 species of birds. Be on the lookout for crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat as you travel by boat.
Chobe cruises are typically part of a longer land itinerary, with sailings generally spending four nights on the river. Opportunities for game drives and other sightseeing options are available during the land portion, including visits to spectacular Victoria Falls, where the river spills over the falls' fault line.
All the day-to-day travel details are handled by experienced tour directors who accompany you during the entire trip. Cruises are easy to budget, too, as so much is included in one price that you pay up front, including riverboat and lodge accommodations, most meals and activities on board and on land.
River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
Discover Africa 2020 |
10 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Discover Africa 2021 |
10 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Rivers & Rails of Africa 2021 |
13 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Wildlife and the Falls 2021 |
13 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Rivers & Rails of Africa 2020 |
13 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Wildlife and the Falls 2020 |
13 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Stars of South Africa 2020 |
15 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Stars of South Africa 2021 |
15 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Golden Trails of Africa 2021 |
17 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Arusha, Tanzania |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Golden Trails of Africa 2020 |
17 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Arusha, Tanzania |
Ama |
Deluxe |
Dates and Prices |
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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth |
9 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Victoria Falls |
Croisi |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth 2020 (Cascades Lodge) |
9 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Victoria Falls |
Croisi |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth 2020 (Kaza Lodge) |
9 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Victoria Falls |
Croisi |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth with the Cape of Good Hope |
12 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
Victoria Falls |
Croisi |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth with the Cape of Good Hope 2020 |
12 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
Victoria Falls |
Croisi |
1st Class |
Dates and Prices |
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include
baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.