Chobe River, Chobe National Park


Our last nights spent camping, finishing in the spectacular Chobe National Park. Second in size only to the Zambezi, this area is home to the largest elephant herds in the world, and certainly did not disappoint. We were also fortunate enough to see Honey Badgers,  Baboons, Nile Crocodiles, Lions stalking Impalas and a Leopard in full view . We camped in a Teak forested dune that overlooks this beautiful river, a permanent water source that attracts many species to the area.


The tour then crossed the Zambezi River by boat at Kazungula, an area where the borders of Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana all meet. After checking into our hotel, the tour group finished our trip by visiting the incredible Victoria Falls. A truly spectacular way to end the tour. Tonight we have spent our last night of the trip eating dinner by the mighty Zambezi River, before we pack and head to the airport tomorrow morning to start the long flights home. The group will be bringing back many memories, and several hundred photographs of the trip!



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