About the Port
Kasane sits on the Chobe River in northern Botswana, at the meeting point of four southern African nations, making it a natural gateway to Chobe National Park and, further afield, Victoria Falls. The town itself is modest, but its riverfront setting places travelers within easy reach of some of the continent's richest wildlife country, where elephants, buffalo, lions, and hippos gather along the water's edge.
From Kasane, open-vehicle safaris head into Chobe's woodlands and floodplains, while boat excursions along the river offer a different vantage point on the same abundant wildlife, often drawing close to herds that come down to drink. Days here typically combine a game drive with time on the water, rounded out with a meal amid the bush. Kasane's small airport and river harbor make it a practical launch point for exploring this corner of southern Africa without long overland transfers.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Kasane.
Chobe National Park Game Drive
Open-vehicle safari through woodlands and floodplains in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, and giraffes. Most excursions run a few hours in early morning or late afternoon when animals are most active.
Chobe River Boat Safari
Cruise the river for close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and elephant herds coming down to drink, a vantage point unreachable by road. Pairing this with a game drive makes for a full day of wildlife viewing.
Bush Lunch in the Wild
Round out a day of safari with a meal served amid the bush or riverside setting, a relaxed way to savor the surrounding wilderness before returning to Kasane.