{"id":368,"date":"2024-03-19T03:41:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T04:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lunferkavodi.com\/?p=368"},"modified":"2025-07-22T10:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:12:32","slug":"why-you-should-combine-chobe-and-makgadikgadi-on-your-next-botswana-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lunferkavodi.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/19\/why-you-should-combine-chobe-and-makgadikgadi-on-your-next-botswana-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Combine Chobe and Makgadikgadi On Your Next Botswana Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you’ve been captivated by the allure of\u00a0<\/span>Botswana<\/span><\/a>\u00a0safaris, you’re likely already considering your next adventure. While Botswana is renowned for its\u00a0<\/span>Okavango Delta<\/span><\/a>, if you revel in the quirky and unconventional, there’s a unique combination worth exploring:\u00a0<\/span>Chobe National Park<\/span>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>Makgadikgadi Salt Pans<\/span>. At first glance, it might seem an odd pairing, but there’s a method to this seeming madness. Just as Aristotle noted, there’s often a fine line between madness and genius. Luckily for me, I work with African Travel Experts who are more than happy to answer my questions. Two such experts, <\/span>Janine <\/span><\/a>and <\/span>Danielle<\/span><\/a>, gave me their insights into why these two destinations are a must when visiting Botswana!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A spectacular bird’s-eye view of the Chobe National Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Chobe?<\/h2>\n

So why Chobe National Park<\/a> specifically? In that, our Travel Experts agreed: the elephants! Danielle shared her thrilling encounter of seeing elephants in Chobe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“There are elephants everywhere! A family of elephants was crossing the river, and there was a small baby. It was quite interesting to see how they crossed the water, as they actually went underwater, and it was really deep, too! You can’t even see them for a couple of minutes.” \u2013 Danielle.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We both pondered how exactly the baby was able to manage that. Naturally, there was only one solution we had \u2013 to google it! The short answer is that they’re uniquely adapted for crossing water, being able to float and using their trunk as a snorkel when walking along the riverbed. Who knew?<\/p>\n

“Never have I seen so many elephants congregate in a single area, and I’ll never forget driving up to an open pan where there must have been over 500 elephants making their way towards the Chobe River.” \u2013 Janine.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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It’s amazing to see elephants crossing the Chobe River, Image Credit: Chobe Game Lodge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But Chobe isn’t a one-hit wonder, with both of our experts having had incredible encounters with various other wildlife. Janine also emphasised the unique experience of a boat safari along the Chobe River.<\/p>\n

“It’s very unique to be able to watch animals from the perspective of a boat and be able to cruise up close to them drinking from the riverbanks while remaining silent.” \u2013 Janine.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So Chobe has much to offer experienced and new safari-goers alike!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Get to see Chobe from a whole new perspective on boat safari, Image Credit: Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where to Stay in Chobe National Park<\/h3>\n

So now that I’ve established the why of coming to Chobe, that simply leaves the question of <\/span>where to stay<\/span><\/a>! Here are our experts’ recommendations: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n