Chobe national park

Chobe national park

Chobe national park as known  for being botswana’s  first national park is located in the northen part  of the country, it is all famous for being ecologically varied national  park covering an area of  31,600 km²  makes is Botwana’s third largest national park next to  central Kalahari national reserve and Gemsbok national park. Chobe national park is also famous for hosting the largest concentration of wildlife in the entire African continent.  The park thrives as home to several lions which thrive as a result lots of food for them ranging from huge herds of elephants and  other wildlife.

Chobe national park was formed in the year  1967 after being uplifted from the game reserve status   to offer protection  to the wildlife whose existence were being threatened by several factors, ranging from poaching to habitat loss. The park area was initially inhabited by the Bushmen known as the Bawswara people, who were simply hunter gatherers who   gathered fruits, honey as well as hunted the wildlife in present chobe national park for meat and food.

Wildlife in chobe national park

Chobe national park clearly stands out as a wildlife haven no wonder is is famous for having the largest concentrations of wildlife in the entire continent. Below is alist of the wildlife species that can be sighted in chobe national park : giraffes, buffaloes, lions, hippos, black rhinos, white rhinos ,zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, cheetahs, wild dogs ,leopards, bush bucks, red lewchwes among others. There also other smaller  wildlife that may not have been mentioned here but can be seen in the park.

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Birds species in Chobe national park

Chobe national park is by no means a bird watchers paradise, filled several birds species amounting to over 450 recorded species to mentions water birds, forest birds  migratory birds among others. Below is a list of the common birds species that can be do seen in chobe national park. African skimmer,Black-winged pratincole.Broad-billed roller,Brown firefinch,Collared pratincole,Crimson-breasted shrike.Greater painted-snipe,Green-capped eremomela,Half-collared kingfisher,Knysna turaco.Meyer’s parrot,Swamp nightjar,Pel’s fishing-owl,Red-necked falcon,Rosy-throated longclaw,Rufous-bellied heron,Slaty egret,African hobby,Souza’s shrike,Swamp boubou,Thrush nightingale,White-backed night heron,Yellow-bellied greenbul,African marsh harrier.

Things to do at chobe national park

Chobe national park is filled with multiple activities that keep its visitors occupied. Below are the most common activities in chobe national park.

Game drive : Game drive is  the best way of having to see the wildlife and landscape in  chobe national park.

Boat cruise ; another amazing way to experience the park, the sun downer boat cruiser can grant  you an opportunity  to see elephants crossing the river, do photography  for the birds on the rivers.

Fishing ; fishing is generally considered a fun a activity  and in chobe it is a thrilling one  since its is conducted in the confines of the national park.

Guided nature walks ; for some to have a closer encounter with the wildlife, guided nature walks are recommended. Chobe offers one of the best nature walk safaris in Africa.

Village tour :  for those who wish to mingle with the locals  in he cultural tour, this is the best opportunity to interact with the local when you cross the river into the villages boarding the park.