Why ComeBig-game territory right at the border — one of Africa's highest concentrations of elephants, especially along the Chobe River
Pairs WithNata/Sua Pan, the next stop heading toward Maun
Crossed straight into Chobe National Park from Zambia via the Kazungula Bridge Border — the entry point for the whole Botswana leg, and the dry-season timing (mid-August) meant wildlife was concentrated around the park's remaining waterholes, exactly when the park is at its most rewarding.
Practical Tips
Confirm visa port-of-entry flexibility before committing to a border crossing — Botswana's e-visa allows entry through any port (Gaborone, Maun, or Kazungula), worth checking explicitly rather than assuming a route is locked in.
A river cruise on the Chobe is generally considered the best way to see the park's elephant herds up close, especially in the dry season.