Chobe & the Northern Wilderness
From the elephant-lined Chobe Riverfront to the dramatic, drier wilderness of Savuti and the exclusive private concessions of Linyanti, this corner of northern Botswana pairs some of Africa's most reliable elephant viewing with genuinely remote, low-density safari country.
Eight regions across Chobe & Linyanti
8 regionsMababe Region — the gateway between worlds
A strategic position between the Okavango, Chobe and Savuti ecosystems, centred on the vast open Mababe Depression, which becomes especially productive after seasonal rains — an important transition zone between the Delta and the drier country to the north and east.
Savuti — the land of elephants & predators
One of Africa's legendary safari destinations, defined by the Savuti Channel, whose flow has historically shifted dramatically. Famous for elephant, lion, hyena and other predators, with dramatic elephant interactions and large seasonal wildlife concentrations — a drier, more open, often more dramatic safari than the Okavango, defined by predator-prey drama.
Linyanti — water & wilderness
Around the Linyanti River and its wetlands in northern Botswana — one of the country's most exclusive safari environments, with enormous areas of private wilderness and very low tourism density. Permanent water draws large concentrations of elephant and buffalo, particularly in the dry season.
Ngoma — where Chobe meets the border
On the western edge of Chobe National Park, near the Namibian border, giving access to the Chobe River system with a quieter, more wilderness-oriented feel than the busy Kasane riverfront — useful for travellers crossing between Botswana and Namibia on multi-country itineraries.
Chobe Riverfront — Africa's elephant capital
One of Botswana's most famous wildlife destinations: during the dry season, enormous numbers of elephant migrate to the permanent waters of the Chobe River, producing concentrations that can number in the hundreds, alongside hippo, crocodile, buffalo and a remarkable diversity of antelope and birdlife. The Chobe river safari — a boat-based perspective — is a defining experience, and proximity to Kasane and Victoria Falls makes the Riverfront one of Botswana's most accessible safari regions.
Nogatsaa — the hidden Chobe
In the eastern interior of Chobe National Park, far less visited than the Riverfront and offering a considerably more remote wilderness experience — broad teak forests, ancient fossil river systems and seasonal pans attract elephant, buffalo, roan, sable, zebra and wildebeest during the rains, appealing to travellers who value solitude over guaranteed sightings.
Poha — the little-visited southeast
A little-visited wilderness area in the southeastern reaches of Chobe National Park, mainly mopane woodland, mixed forests and seasonal pans, supporting healthy populations of elephant, buffalo, roan, sable, tsessebe and giraffe. Its remoteness and low tourism density make it ideal for visitors seeking an authentic, uncrowded wilderness experience.
Pandamatenga — farmland & wildlife corridor
Northeast of Chobe National Park near the Zimbabwe border, Botswana's primary dryland farming region — large commercial farms surrounded by extensive teak forests and wildlife corridors home to elephant, buffalo, sable, roan and lion. An important gateway between Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, offering access to the Kazungula border crossing and nearby conservation areas.
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