Best of Chobe Photo Safari

Experience the Best of Chobe • 4 Nights Savuti • 4 Nights Chobe River • 1 Night Maun

Experience Botswana’s Most Iconic Wildlife Destinations

The Best of Chobe Photo Safari has been carefully designed for wildlife photographers wanting to experience two of Botswana’s most celebrated ecosystems on one unforgettable photographic journey.

From the predator-rich wilderness of Savuti to the wildlife spectacle of the Chobe Riverfront, this safari combines dramatic wildlife encounters, contrasting landscapes, and exceptional photographic opportunities. With an exclusive mobile safari camp, professional photographic guidance, and small group sizes, every aspect of the safari is tailored to maximize your time in the field in a fun and educational environment. 

Whether your passion lies in photographing lions at sunrise, elephants crossing ancient landscapes, or birds in perfect evening light, the Best of Chobe Photo Safari offers an immersive experience in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.

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Safari Overview

• Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
• Group Size: Minimum 4 Guests (Maximum 6 Guests)
• Accommodation: Fully serviced luxury en-suite mobile camps
• Destination: Botswana, Savuti and Chobe River 
• Photographic Level: Suitable for beginners through to advanced photographers
• Meals and Drinks: Fully Inclusive (excluding premier liquors)
• Game Drives: Morning and afternoon/evening drives
• Included Experience: Chobe River photographic boat cruise

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Maun

Your adventure begins in Botswana’s safari capital, Maun, where you’ll meet the rest of the group before settling into comfortable accommodation for the evening.

This relaxed first night allows everyone to recover from international travel, discuss the exciting days ahead, and prepare equipment before our early departure into Chobe National Park the following morning to our exclusive camp in Savuti.

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Days 2–5

Savuti – The Land of Giants

Few places in Africa carry the legendary status of Savuti.

Located within the western reaches of Chobe National Park, Savuti is famous for its raw wilderness, remarkable predator interactions, and constantly changing landscapes. Unlike the lush wetlands found elsewhere in northern Botswana, Savuti presents a harsher environment of open grasslands, ancient marshes, camel thorn woodlands, rocky outcrops and permanent water holes that create an entirely different photographic experience.

This region has earned worldwide recognition through numerous wildlife documentaries, largely due to its extraordinary lion prides renowned for hunting elephants – one of the most remarkable predator-prey interactions ever documented. While these hunts are never guaranteed, Savuti consistently delivers exceptional predator sightings including lions, leopards, African wild dogs and spotted hyenas.

Elephants also dominate the landscape, moving through the ancient Savuti Marsh in impressive numbers, while giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, kudu, impala and numerous other plains game provide endless photographic opportunities.

Savuti’s ever-changing light transforms the landscape throughout the day. Golden morning rays illuminate the open plains, while dramatic sunsets paint the dusty horizon in deep oranges and reds, creating spectacular conditions for wildlife photography.

With four full nights dedicated to exploring this remarkable ecosystem, you’ll have ample opportunity to experience different areas, varying light conditions and the unpredictable nature that makes Savuti one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations.

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Days 6–9

The Chobe Riverfront

From Savuti we travel north towards the popular Chobe Riverfront, one of Africa’s most productive wildlife areas. The Chobe River is a ‘must-do’ for any wildlife enthusiasts as there are endless photo opportunities with mammals, birds and spectacular landscapes.

The Chobe River forms a permanent water source that attracts extraordinary concentrations of wildlife throughout the year. During the dry season especially, thousands of elephants gather along the riverbanks, creating one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Watching these giants interact, drink, swim and cross the river provides endless photographic possibilities.

The riverfront also supports impressive numbers of buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, sable antelope, waterbuck and countless other species. Predators regularly patrol the floodplains, while fish eagles call overhead and colourful kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons and storks make the area a paradise for bird photographers.

Unlike traditional game drives alone, the Chobe River offers a unique photographic perspective from the water itself.

On your final afternoon, you’ll enjoy a dedicated photographic boat cruise, allowing eye-level images of elephants drinking along the shoreline, crocodiles basking on sandbanks, pods of hippos, vibrant birdlife and unforgettable African sunsets reflected across the river. Photographing wildlife from the water provides intimate compositions and angles simply impossible to achieve from a vehicle.

Combined with daily game drives, the river cruise ensures an incredibly diverse photographic portfolio by the end of the safari.

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Accommodation

Throughout the safari you’ll stay in our exclusive fully serviced en-suite mobile camp, carefully positioned to maximize time in the wilderness while providing exceptional comfort during times of rest.

Each spacious safari tent features:

• Comfortable beds with quality bedding
• Private en-suite bathroom with hot bucket shower and pit toilet
• Daily housekeeping
• Dining tent and communal workshop area
• Charging facilities on the vehicle (camera’s, phones, laptops and other small appliances)
• Professional camp crew and chef

Our mobile camps allow us to stay deep within Botswana’s wilderness while enjoying the comfort of a permanent safari experience.

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Photography Focus

This Best of Chobe photo safari has been specifically designed for photographers.

Our experienced photographic guides assist guests throughout the journey with:

• Wildlife behaviour interpretation
• Camera settings and techniques
• Composition and storytelling
• Working with natural light
• Action photography
• Bird photography
• Slow-shutter and creative techniques
• Individual photographic tuition throughout the safari

Whether you’re using your first DSLR or the latest professional mirrorless system, we’ll help you return home with your strongest wildlife portfolio yet.

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Why Choose This Safari?

• Two of Botswana’s finest wildlife destinations in one itinerary
• Four nights dedicated to the legendary Savuti region
• Four nights photographing the wildlife-rich Chobe Riverfront
• Luxury en-suite mobile accommodation deep in the wilderness
• Exclusive photographic boat cruise
• Small group experience for personalised guidance
• Professional wildlife photography tuition throughout
• Incredible opportunities for predators, elephants, birds and dramatic landscapes

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The Rhulani Difference

At Rhulani Photo & Film, our safaris are meticulously designed around photography rather than simply wildlife viewing. We spend time anticipating behaviour, positioning vehicles for the best light, and helping every guest develop both technically and creatively.

We believe exceptional wildlife photography comes from understanding the natural world, exercising patience, and allowing each encounter to unfold naturally. With small groups, experienced photographic guidance and carefully selected destinations, our goal is to help you capture meaningful images while experiencing the true wilderness of Botswana.

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Minimum Guests

A minimum of 4 guests is required for this safari to commence.

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Join Us in Botswana’s Chobe National Park

Experience the drama of Savuti, the abundance of the Chobe River, and the magic of Botswana through your lens. Whether you’re hoping to photograph powerful predator interactions, iconic elephant herds, or breathtaking African landscapes, the Best of Chobe Photo Safari promises an unforgettable journey into one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas.