
Chobe National Park is Botswana’s first national park. Located in Northern Botswana, it stretches an incredible 154,000 hectares, making it the third largest in the country. Boasting an Elephant population in excess of 120,000 and home to four of the five big five, Chobe National Park is perhaps Botswana’s most precious gem.
Accommodation
SKL provides two self-catering camp sites in Chobe National Park for independent travellers. Their campsites are centrally located providing an authentic wildlife experience second to none. All campsites are equipped with water and braai facilities. A communal ablution block is also located within the campgrounds. These campsites are located in Savuti and Linyanti.
For accommodation near Serondella,
SKL camps Price List
International Visitor: US$50
South African Visitor: 250 Rand
Botswana Resident: 170 Pula
Botswana Citizen: 100 Pula
Accommodation for SKL can be booked at their booking office located at Sedudu Gate in Kasane or their Maun office opposite the airport.
Ihaha Price List
International Visitor: US$50
Southern Africa Visitor: 250 Rand
Botswana Resident: 170 Pula
Botswana Citizen: 100 Pula
Accommodation for
Park Fees
Non-Citizen: 120 Pula
Resident: 30 Pula
Citizen: 10 Pula
Vehicle Fee: 10 Pula for Botswana registered vehicles & 50 Pula for foreign registered vehicles (under 3500kg)
Driving Distances
Please note,
Sedudu Gate – Ngoma Gate: 50 KMS / 45 MINS
Sedudu Gate – Serondella: 17 KMS / 50 MINS
Ihaha – Ngoma Gate: 21 KMS / 1 HR
Ngoma Gate – Ghoha Gate: 88 KMS / 2.5 HRS
Ghoha Gate – Savuti: 28 KMS / 1.25 HRS
Savuti – Linyanti: 39 KMS / 2 HRS
Park Information
OPENING HOURS
April 1 – September 30: 6AM – 6:30PM
October 1 – March 31: 5:30AM – 7PM
ROAD RULES
- 40 KPH is the maximum speed permitted throughout the park
- Driving off-road is strictly prohibited
- Visitors are to remain in their vehicles at all times excluding designated stretch points
- Do not harass or feed wildlife
- Animals have right of way
Helpful Information
- Spare fuel,
water and a towing strap go a long way - Campsites are not fenced. All food products and cooking equipment should remain in your vehicle when the campsite is unattended to avoid wildlife helping themselves
- Elephant, Hyaena and Honey Badger are renowned for making late night visits through campsites so avoid wandering too far for your own safety
Where To Go
SERONDELLA
Park Entrance: Sedudu Gate & Ngoma Gate
Accommodation: Ihaha Camp Site
Wildlife: Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Hippopotamus, Puku, Waterbuck & Bushbuck
Highlights: Chobe River Boat Cruise



SAVUTI
Park Entrance: Ghoha Gate & Mababe Gate
Accommodation: SKL Camp Site
Wildlife: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Spotted Hyaena,
Highlights: Rock Paintings



A Guide to Chobe National Park in Botswana - @AussieAbroad15 #travel #Africa
LINYANTI
Park Entrance: Savuti Gate
Accommodation: SKL Camp Site
Wildlife: Sable, Lechwe, Wild Dogs & Zebra
Highlights: Painted Wild Dogs



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This post originally appeared on Australian Abroad and has been republished with permission.
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