Pangolin Chobe Hotel

AREA & ACTIVITIES

Habitat & Wildlife
The Chobe covers an area of 11,000 sq. kms and its habitats range from the floodplains of the Chobe River to sand ridges, dry lake beds, scrub bush, riverine thickets and mopane forest. Most of the wildlife in the north of the park is concentrated along the Chobe River, especially during the dry season, and this is where Pangolin Safaris operate.

The birdlife along the Chobe River is prolific – kingfishers, bee-eaters, the majestic fish eagle, martial eagle, ducks, egrets, plovers, herons, cranes, storks, geese, woodpeckers, shrikes, thrushes, buntings, chats and owls are just a few of the many species found here. However, Chobe is most famous for its large animal herds, particularly elephant and buffalo which are drawn to the Chobe River in large numbers, especially during the dry season. In the river, hippo laze all day and crocodiles sun themselves on the banks. Amongst the 16 antelope species present in Chobe, kudu are common, and the near endemic puku can also be seen. The Chobe bushbuck is a sub-species of bushbuck found only here. Giraffe, lion, leopard, waterbuck, tsessebe, roan and sable antelope, lechwe, impala, warthog, wild dog, spotted hyaena, baboon and vervet monkeys are among the other animals to be seen.

Activities
Morning and afternoon game viewing activities are hosted by Pangolin’s experienced photographic guides and are undertaken either on their specially designed photo-boats which seat up to eight guests, or in eight-seater adapted open sided game viewing vehicles. Cameras and lenses can be supplied if required at no extra cost. A day trip to the Victoria Falls is included for those staying at The Pangolin Chobe Hotel for four nights or more, but doing this makes little sense.

Seasons
Pangolin Chobe Hotel is open all year round but game viewing is best during the dry season, especially from June to early November. Photography and birding are good all year round, and can be best outside of the harshest dry season conditions.