Game drives in Chobe National Park are among the most productive in Africa, with reliable sightings of elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, lion, leopard, and a huge variety of antelope. The network of tracks through the Chobe riverfront section — accessible from the Kasane gate — can be driven in a standard 4WD. The Sedudu Valley, the Ihaha area, and the floodplain tracks along the river are all rewarding at any time of year.
The best game viewing is typically at dawn and dusk when animals are most active. The park gates open at 6am and close at sunset; driving at night is not permitted. Many visitors do morning and afternoon drives from Kasane, returning to the lodge in the midday heat. Self-drive is possible for those with experience navigating sandy tracks; guided drives are available from all the Kasane lodges and provide the ranger's expertise in locating predators.
Beyond the riverfront, the Ngwezumba area in the central park — between Kasane and Savuti — is less visited and can offer excellent game viewing away from the river. The tracks here are sandy and remote; a second vehicle or satellite communication device is advisable.