Chobe National Park Map
Chobe National Park is situated in northern Botswana, close to the borders with Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Known for its incredible biodiversity and large elephant population, the park has become one of Africa’s most sought-after safari destinations. Our Chobe National Park Map has been designed to help visitors visualise the region, plan their trip, and easily locate key landmarks including entry gates, airports, and lodges.
Navigating the Chobe National Park Map
Our interactive Chobe map is more than just a static image — it's a dynamic tool for planning your trip. Here's what you can find:
- Park Gates & Entrances: Locate the main entry points to the park, including Sedudu Gate near Kasane and Ngoma Gate on the western side.
- Airports: Find the nearest airports, such as Kasane Airport (BBK), the primary gateway to the park, as well as nearby Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI).
- Accommodation: Hover over our landmark icons to discover a range of Chobe National Park accommodation options, from luxury lodges to rustic campsites, both inside and outside the park.
- Regions of Chobe: Get a feel for the park's diverse ecosystems, from the riverfront to the Savuti Marsh.
Chobe National Park's Prime Location
Chobe National Park is strategically located in the northern corner of Botswana, making it a cornerstone of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA). Its proximity to the borders of Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe makes it an easily accessible and popular destination for cross-border safaris and Chobe day trips. The park is a short drive from the town of Kasane, the main hub for visitors to the region.
How to Get to Chobe National Park
- By Air: The easiest way to reach Chobe is by flying into Kasane Airport (BBK). Many lodges offer transfers from the airport. You can also fly into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (VFA), or Livingstone, Zambia (LVI), both of which are a short road transfer away.
- By Road: For Chobe National Park self drive enthusiasts, the park is accessible by 4x4 vehicles. The main roads to Kasane are tarred and in good condition, but within the park, the roads are sandy tracks requiring a 4x4. See our Chobe National Park information page for detailed self-drive tips and entry requirements.
Exploring the Regions of Chobe
Chobe National Park is not a single, uniform landscape. It is a mosaic of different ecosystems, each with its own unique character and wildlife viewing opportunities. Our Chobe river map and regional guide below will help you understand the distinct areas and the remarkable Chobe National Park animals found in each.
The Chobe Riverfront (Serondela)
The most famous and accessible part of the park, the Chobe Riverfront, is renowned for its enormous herds of elephants and Cape buffalo, especially during the dry season (May to October). The river itself is a hub of activity, with hippos, crocodiles, and a stunning variety of birdlife. A boat cruise on the Chobe River is an essential experience, and several Chobe houseboats offer multi-day stays on the water. Browse Kasane accommodation for lodges near the riverfront.
Savuti Marsh
In the western part of the park, the Savuti Marsh is a legendary wildlife-watching destination within Chobe National Park. It is known for its large prides of lions that have learned to prey on elephants, as well as for sightings of cheetahs, leopards, and African wild dogs. The Savuti Channel, which feeds the marsh, has a fascinating history of drying up and flowing again, dramatically changing the landscape and the wildlife dynamics. Explore Savuti accommodation options including Savute Safari Lodge and Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge.
Linyanti Marsh
To the north of Savuti, the Linyanti Marsh is a more remote and exclusive area, known for its pristine wilderness and large concentrations of wildlife. The Linyanti River forms the border with Namibia, and the area's lagoons and riverine woodlands are home to elephants, lions, and the rare roan and sable antelopes. View Linyanti accommodation for lodges in this secluded corner of the park.
Nogatsaa and Tchinga
This less-visited area of the park is characterised by clay pans that hold water well into the dry season, attracting a variety of Chobe National Park animals including large numbers of elephants and a good population of eland. It is an excellent destination for Chobe game drives away from the main tourist circuits.
Key Landmarks on Our Chobe National Park Map
Below is a complete reference of every landmark featured on our interactive map, including park entry gates, natural landmarks, cultural and historical sites, airports, accommodation, and nearby attractions. Use this guide alongside the map above to plan your Chobe safari adventure.
Natural Landmarks & Regions
Chobe Riverfront (Serondela Floodplains)
GPS coordinates: -17.8000, 25.1200
The most visited section of Chobe National Park, renowned for enormous elephant and buffalo herds gathering along lush floodplains during the dry season (May–October). The Chobe River floodplains are the only place in Botswana where the rare puku antelope can be found. A boat cruise along this stretch of river is an essential experience.
Savuti Marsh
GPS coordinates: -18.5700, 24.0700
A relic of a vast ancient inland lake in the western stretch of the park, now fed by the erratic Savuti Channel. The Savuti region is famous for large lion prides that hunt elephants, and for dramatic predator action documented in National Geographic wildlife films. During dry seasons, rhinoceros, warthog, kudu, impala, zebra, and wildebeest congregate here.
Savuti Channel
GPS coordinates: -18.5400, 24.0500
Known locally as the "Stolen River," this enigmatic waterway runs approximately 100 kilometres from the Linyanti system to the Mababe Depression. It dries up and flows again due to underground tectonic activity rather than rainfall — most recently reaching the Savuti Marsh in 2010 after being dry since 1982. Its banks are lined with iconic dead acacia trees, creating one of Chobe's most recognisable landscapes.
Linyanti Marsh
GPS coordinates: -18.3500, 23.9400
A pristine wilderness area in the park's remote north-west corner, where the Linyanti River forms the border with Namibia. The marshes and surrounding riverine woodlands support large concentrations of lion prides, African leopard, African wild dog, and rare roan and sable antelope. Bird diversity is exceptionally rich throughout the area.
Nogatsaa Pans
GPS coordinates: -18.7500, 24.7000
A quiet, seldom-visited area of clay pans situated in the hot, dry hinterland between the Linyanti and Savuti marshes. The pans hold water well into the dry season, attracting large numbers of elephants and one of Chobe's best populations of common eland. An excellent choice for visitors seeking solitude away from the main tourist circuits.
Sedudu (Kasikili) Island
GPS coordinates: -17.8200, 25.1300
A 3.5 km² fluvial island in the Chobe River, approximately 1.5 kilometres upstream from Kasane. The island is subject to seasonal flooding from around March each year and is one of the top birding spots in the park. Historically notable as the subject of a 1999 International Court of Justice ruling that confirmed the island as part of Botswana's territory.
Gubatsa Hills (Ghoha Hills)
GPS coordinates: -18.5800, 24.0600
Quartzite and dolerite outcrops rising sharply from the flat Savuti plains, pushed to the surface by ancient tectonic activity. These low hills — barely more than 30 metres tall — are a known haunt of leopards, with klipspringers often spotted on the rocky slopes. The hills also house ancient San rock art (see below) and offer panoramic views over the Savuti Channel and marsh.
Mababe Depression
GPS coordinates: -19.0500, 24.0000
The dried remnant of a vast prehistoric lake at the park's southern edge, now an expansive open grassland. Zebra and wildebeest migrate through this area seasonally, and it connects to Chobe National Park via the Mababe Gate route from Moremi Game Reserve.
Komane Pans
GPS coordinates: -18.5054, 24.5598
Large seasonal pans in the park's northern plains that hold water for most of the year, attracting diverse wildlife including elephants, buffalo, and a variety of antelope species. Located between the Savuti and Nogatsaa areas.
The Savuti Triangle
GPS coordinates: -18.6845, 24.0986
A renowned wildlife area within Chobe National Park, famous for its incredible predator sightings and dramatic, untamed wilderness. It is a prime destination for safari enthusiasts seeking raw, big-game encounters.
Cultural & Historical Sites
San Rock Paintings (Gobabis Hill)
GPS coordinates: -18.5939, 24.0795
Ancient rock art estimated at 3,000–4,000 years old, located on Gobabis Hill (also called Bushman Hill) in the Savuti region. The paintings depict elephants, giraffes, hippos, sable antelope, eland, and a puff adder, offering a window into the spiritual and daily life of the San people who once roamed these plains. The site is signposted as "Rock Paintings" off the main Savuti track, with parking at the base and a short 150-metre climb to the paintings.
Serondela Ruins
GPS coordinates: -17.8350, 25.0100
Remnants of the former timber industry settlement that operated within the park boundaries until the 1970s. When the area was declared a national park in 1968, the settlement at Serondela — where the timber industry had proliferated — was gradually relocated. Today, the ruins serve as a historical marker of the park's transition from industrial use to wildlife conservation.
Park Entry Gates
Sedudu Gate
GPS coordinates: -17.8434, 25.1433
The main entrance to Chobe National Park, located near Kasane in the north-eastern corner of Botswana. It provides access to the Chobe Riverfront area, known for its rich wildlife — especially elephants — and offers visitors a gateway to explore lush wetlands, savannahs, and woodlands.
Ngoma Gate
GPS coordinates: -17.9278, 24.7279
Located on the western side of Chobe National Park, near the Namibian border and the Caprivi Strip. It provides access to the park via a 54 km public road, serving visitors from Namibia and the Chobe Enclave. Close to Ngoma Safari Lodge and the Chobe River.
Mababe Gate
GPS coordinates: -19.1030, 23.9853
The southern entrance to Chobe National Park, located on the route connecting to Moremi Game Reserve. It provides access to the park's southern wilderness and the Mababe Depression area, 56 km south of Savuti.
Ghoha Gate
GPS coordinates: -18.3879, 24.2453
An entry point to Chobe National Park located inside the park just north of the Savuti area. It provides access to the wildlife-rich Savuti and Linyanti regions of the park.
Linyanti Gate
GPS coordinates: -18.2956, 23.9124
Located in the remote north-west corner of Chobe National Park, near the Linyanti Marsh and Linyanti River, north of Savuti. It provides access to a secluded area known for rich wildlife including elephants and predators.
Airports & Airstrips
Kasane International Airport (BBK)
GPS coordinates: -17.8253, 25.1615
Kasane International Airport is located 4 km south of Kasane town in northern Botswana's Chobe District. It serves as the main gateway to Chobe National Park and nearby Victoria Falls, offering domestic and international flights.
Savuti Airstrip (SVT)
GPS coordinates: -18.5265, 24.0738
Savuti Airstrip is located in the heart of Chobe National Park, approximately 4.5 km north of Savuti village and campsites. It serves as a gateway to the Savuti region.
Khwai River Airport (KHW)
GPS coordinates: -19.1477, 23.7836
Khwai River Airport is located near the village of Khwai in Botswana, on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta within Chobe National Park's vicinity.
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)
GPS coordinates: -18.0958, 25.8519
Victoria Falls International Airport is located approximately 21 km south-east of Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe, serving as an international gateway for travellers visiting Victoria Falls and connecting to Chobe National Park.
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)
GPS coordinates: -17.8253, 25.8205
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport is located about 5 km north of Livingstone city centre in Zambia, serving as a key gateway for tourists travelling to Victoria Falls and nearby Chobe National Park.
Maun International Airport (MUB)
GPS coordinates: -19.9762, 23.4283
Maun International Airport is located in Maun, Botswana, serving as a gateway to the Okavango Delta. It lies about 390 km south-west of Chobe National Park.
Nearby Attractions
Victoria Falls
GPS coordinates: -17.9242, 25.8550
Located on the Zambezi River bordering Zimbabwe and Zambia, just 70 km from Kasane. A UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning approximately 1,708 metres in width and reaching a height of 108 metres, making it one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls on earth. Book a Victoria Falls day trip.
Accommodation
Our interactive map features a wide range of Chobe accommodation options. Below are all lodges, camps, and houseboats shown on the map.
Chobe Game Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.8408, 25.0761
The only permanent game lodge situated along the Chobe River inside Chobe National Park, offering exceptional game viewing and a scenic wooden walkway. View details.
Savute Safari Lodge
GPS coordinates: -18.5643, 24.0574
Located on the banks of the remote Savuti Channel in western Chobe National Park, offering a unique wilderness experience close to abundant wildlife. View details.
Camp Savuti
GPS coordinates: -18.6424, 24.4106
A remote tented camp on elevated decks overlooking the wildlife-rich Savuti Channel, famed for exceptional game viewing including large herds and predators. View details.
Camp Linyanti
GPS coordinates: -18.3072, 23.8970
Situated in the remote north-western corner of Chobe National Park on the river-border with Namibia, offering rustic tented accommodation with stunning views over riverine forests and the Linyanti wetlands. View details.
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
GPS coordinates: -18.4370, 24.2089
Perched on the eastern edge of the Ghoha Hills within Chobe National Park, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Savuti Plains and wildlife-rich waterholes. View details.
Chobe Under Canvas
GPS coordinates: -18.6666, 24.3906
A mobile luxury tented camp within the pristine, wildlife-rich Chobe National Park, offering an intimate safari experience on private, unfenced sites that move bi-weekly. View details.
Ngoma Safari Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.9414, 24.7093
Located 55 km from Kasane on a private concession in the Chobe Forest Reserve, bordering the western side of Chobe National Park, overlooking the Chobe River floodplains. View details.
Chobe Elephant Camp
GPS coordinates: -17.9493, 24.6958
An eco-friendly lodge perched on a rocky ridge overlooking the Chobe River and floodplains, near the western edge of Chobe National Park. View details.
Chobe Savanna Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.8338, 25.0497
Located in Namibia's Zambezi Region on the northern banks of the Chobe River, overlooking the vast floodplains of Chobe National Park. View details.
Serondela Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.8351, 25.0062
Located on the Namibian bank of the Chobe River facing the renowned Chobe National Park, just 17 km from Kasane. View details.
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.8201, 25.1480
Perched on a stunning hilltop overlooking the Chobe River at the border of Chobe National Park, offering panoramic views of the river, floodplains, and lush islands. View details.
Chobe Safari Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.8071, 25.1470
Ideally located on the banks of the Chobe River near the Sedudu entrance of Chobe National Park in Kasane. View details.
Chobe Bush Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.8075, 25.1457
A boutique lodge located adjacent to Chobe National Park in Kasane, just 200 metres from the Chobe River. View details.
Chobe Marina Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.8018, 25.1491
Situated next to the Chobe River, within walking distance of Kasane's facilities and a short drive from Chobe National Park. View details.
Pangolin Chobe Hotel
GPS coordinates: -17.8110, 25.1550
Perched on a hill above Kasane, offering stunning views of the Chobe River and floodplains, just minutes from the Chobe National Park gate. View details.
Chobe Bakwena Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.7958, 25.2323
An eco-luxury retreat near Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River, just 1.5 km from the meeting point of four countries. View details.
Chobe River Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.7915, 25.1574
A charming 4-star lodge on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane with 12 luxury rooms and beautiful gardens. View details.
Chobe River Cottages
GPS coordinates: -17.7932, 25.1553
Nestled in a quiet area next to the Chobe River in Kasane, offering easy access to the park and town amenities. View details.
Jackalberry Chobe Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.7841, 25.1810
A family-run luxury tented camp on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane, offering intimate river views. View details.
Thebe River Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.7848, 25.1769
A family-owned lodge along the banks of the Chobe River near Kasane, just 5 km from Chobe National Park's entrance. View details.
River View Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.7940, 25.2325
Situated on the banks of the Chobe River, offering serene views and easy access to Chobe National Park. View details.
Kwalape Safari Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.7961, 25.2127
Ideally situated near Kasane, just 15 km from the entrance of Chobe National Park. View details.
Kasane Self Catering
GPS coordinates: -17.7935, 25.1538
Self-catering cottages next to the Chobe River in Kasane, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and banks. View details.
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge
GPS coordinates: -17.7794, 25.2067
Located on Impalila Island, Namibia, on the tranquil banks of the Chobe River across from Kasane. View details.
Muchenje Campsite
GPS coordinates: -17.9543, 24.6776
Located 7.2 km from the Ngoma Gate, about 60 km from Kasane, with stunning views over the Chobe floodplains. View details.
Mwandi View Lodge and Campsite
GPS coordinates: -18.0515, 24.5983
Located 18 km from Ngoma Gate on the western edge of Chobe National Park, overlooking the Chobe River. View details.
Thobolo's Bush Lodge
GPS coordinates: -18.2049, 24.3912
Located about 108 km from Kasane on the edge of the Barangwe pans, nestled in the heart of Botswana's bushveld between Chobe, Savuti, and Linyanti. View details.
Mogotlho Safari Lodge
GPS coordinates: -19.2195, 23.9586
Located in the Khwai concession area, bordering Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, overlooking the Khwai River. View details.
Chobe Princess Houseboats
GPS coordinates: -17.9238, 24.8208
Moored on the Namibian side of the Chobe River near Kasane, offering unique wildlife viewing along a 50 km stretch of the river. View details.
Zambezi Queen Houseboat
GPS coordinates: -17.9253, 24.8166
Cruises the Chobe River adjacent to Chobe National Park, offering luxury accommodation with stunning wildlife views along the riverbanks. View details.
Plan Your Chobe Adventure
Use our interactive Chobe National Park map to start planning your dream safari in Botswana today. Explore the different regions, find the perfect lodge, and get ready to experience one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations.
Getting Started
- Where to stay: Browse all Chobe National Park accommodation options, from riverside lodges in Kasane to remote camps in Savuti and Linyanti.
- What to do: Book a Chobe boat cruise, join a game drive, visit Victoria Falls on a day tour, or explore our full range of Chobe day trips.
- On the water: For a unique perspective on this Chobe game reserve map, consider a stay aboard one of the Chobe houseboats cruising the river.
- Camping: Budget-conscious travellers can find excellent Chobe camping options both inside and outside the park.
- Luxury picks: Consider Chobe Game Lodge (the only lodge inside the park on the riverfront), Chobe Chilwero Lodge, or Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane.
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