Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bus & Combi
Combis heading to Francistown (P106, seven hours), Maun (P96, six hours) and Nata
(P88, five hours) run when full from the Shell petrol station and bus terminal on Mabele
Rd.
Car & Motorcycle
The direct route between Kasane and Maun is only accessible by 4WD, and may be al-
most impassable after heavy rains. Also remember that there is nowhere along the
Kasane-Maun road to buy fuel, food or drinks, or to get vehicle repairs.
All other traffic between Kasane and Maun travels via Nata, a road which is, merci-
fully, being upgraded as we write.
Getting Around
Combis travel regularly between Kasane and Kazungula, and continue to the immigration
posts for Zambia and Zimbabwe if requested. The standard fare for anywhere around
Kasane and Kazungula is about P35.
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK AT A GLANCE
Why Go?
Chobe is one of Botswana's most accessible and varied parks. From the relative isolation of Savuti and Linyanti
to the more easily accessed and busier Chobe Riverfront, this is one of Africa's best parks for watching wildlife.
Gateway Towns
Kasane (for Chobe Riverfront and Linyanti) or Maun (Savuti).
Wildlife
Chobe has tens of thousands of elephants and some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. Savuti is good for
predators, Linyanti for hippos and possibly African wild dogs, and Chobe Riverfront for all of the above. Watch
also for roan antelopes and the rare oribi antelopes.
Birds
Over 440 species of birds have been recorded here.
