"A boat trip on the river - 1" Chobe National Park Travelogue by Alain_Smeets

Chobe National Park Travel Guide: 102 reviews and 371 photos

One of the boats on the river (photo Thieu Kunnen)

Some birds at the shore (photo Thieu Kunnen)

After the Jeep Safari we went for our breakfast. The breakfast and dining - area was located next to the river so that you always had a very clear view over the water.

A hippo in the water (photo Thieu Kunnen)

After the breakfast it was time for out boat ride on the river. This river slowly flows across the plains for Chobe National Parc and makes here and their some nice small quiet pockets of water.

A group hippos in the water (photo Thieu Kunnen)

We board our boat, it’s a double decker, so two decks to sit on, the one below is in the shade and on the top deck you can bake in the sun. And it was again an hot and sunny day with temperatures way in the 30 degrees. And we have beer on board. Yummy

A group hippos in the water (photo Thieu Kunnen)

They guide promised us that we could see lot’s of wildlife while we were on the boat, he talks about hippos, crocodiles, water buffalo, sea-eagles and elephants, ….. I have to say that it’s true you can see a great variation of wildlife when you are on these small boats.

A group hippos in the water (photo Thieu Kunnen)

The hippo is the most dangerous animal out there, they tell us that the hippo kills the most humans in Africa, even more then lions or other wild animals. It’s hard to believe but it’s true. If you fall in the water next to such a plant eating chubby and he’s pushing you down with all his weight, I don’t have to make a picture to tell you who is going to win.

Great views from the boat (photo Thieu Kunnen)

Also during some day safaris we saw some hippos running towards the water and if you stand in their way, well they will just run over you. We had almost a run in with a hippo, I come back on that later.

Great views from the boat (photo Thieu Kunnen)

The landscapes are diverse and the wildlife is stunning and in the mean time, we are relaxing on that tiny boat having a few drinks and enjoying ourselves.

The story continues on the next travelogue: A boat trip on the river - 2

Page Updated Aug 30, 2003
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Comments (11)

Jim_Eliason Jan 24, 2004 at 9:01 AM Report Abuse

Great Photos, I am headed to Kruger in March and hope to do as well in spotting wildlife as you did!
buket Jan 24, 2004 at 6:04 AM Report Abuse

Wow! Great pictures! It must be wonderful to have been there!!
myriam_c Nov 3, 2003 at 5:10 AM Report Abuse

I definitely want to see the BIG 5 again. Scenery in Bots looks totally different than in East Africa. Very nice page!!
sarawakgirl Oct 22, 2003 at 10:54 PM Report Abuse

Hi Alain.. great safari trip!
Sharon Sep 26, 2003 at 1:27 AM Report Abuse

I love those Elephants ! did you know how smart they are ? i think most people dont even know this fact ! Nice t-logues.
Bwana_Brown Aug 4, 2003 at 1:41 PM Report Abuse

Alain, a great page on Chobe! It sounds like you had a great time on both the land and water parts of your excursions! Will you pay for my beers too if I come with you?
TempNomad Aug 4, 2003 at 12:43 PM Report Abuse

I'll stay out of the hippo path! :) Thanks for the photos...they're fabulous!
sachara Jul 21, 2003 at 2:33 PM Report Abuse

The Chobepark is marvellous. Good memories. Beautifull travelogues.
tini58de Jul 5, 2003 at 4:30 AM Report Abuse

There is nothing more exciting than seeing all these animals in their natural habitat! Wonderful pictures in your traivelogue, Alain!
Karolline Jul 3, 2003 at 3:30 AM Report Abuse

Looks like you had more than marvellous trip!! Greetings from Poland!;-)