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Chobe River travel info The Chobe River arises in the Angolan Highlands, where it is called the Kwando River. Flowing south, it travels through the Kalahari into Botswana where it becomes the Linyanti River. After Ngoma, it is called the Chobe River. The Chobe River is connected to the Okavango and the Zambezi Rivers via the Selinda Spillway, and these three rivers carry more water than all other southern African rivers. The Chobe flows through reed and papyrus beds, and the wildlife viewing along its banks in the Chobe National Park is superb.
Vast numbers of game animals roam across the wilderness, especially in the northern areas of Ngamiland, along the river banks of the Chobe River, upstream from Kasane, and in the delta of the mighty Okavango.
Birdlife is prolific here and the area is the delight of photographers and bird-watchers from all over the world!
During the harsh, dry season, herds of wildlife migrate from the South to the North and gather along the perennial Chobe River and its fertile floodplains. Against the background of spectacular red sunsets, elephants and buffalo gather in large herds.
Seasons
The best time to visit Chobe is in the dry season, which runs from May to October.
Wildlife
You should see: elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, lion, hyaena, red lechwe, crocodile, sable antelope, impala
You may see: leopard, cheetah, wild dog, roan antelope, serval, bat-eared fox, sitatunga, puku, bushbuck
Precautions
Malaria area - minimize mosquito bites by wearing light, long sleeved clothing and using effective insect repellents (containing Diethyltoluamide DEET) on exposed skin. Sleep under treated mosquito netting or ensure that the doors and windows of your accommodation are screened against mosquitoes. Having a fan or air-conditioner on at night will further suppress mosquito activity. Currently, the three effective anti-malaria tablets are Mefloquine (Lariam or Mefliam), Doxycycline and Malarone (Malanil). It is still possible to contract malaria while on malaria prophylaxis. Note that Lariam may present serious side-effects - please test before you depart.
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