{"id":529,"date":"2022-10-06T11:51:17","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T11:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elephantguide.com\/?p=529"},"modified":"2023-03-28T20:43:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T20:43:22","slug":"best-places-to-see-elephants-in-botswana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elephantguide.com\/pt\/best-places-to-see-elephants-in-botswana\/","title":{"rendered":"Best places to see Elephants in Botswana"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is estimated that more than 130,000 elephants call Botswana home, making the country home to approximately one-third of Africa’s total elephant population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recommended reading:<\/strong>
How many Elephants are left in the world?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following the introduction of a hunting ban in 2014, elephant populations in Botswana have gradually increased, and the country’s efforts have won praise from conservationists all around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the lifting of the ban has generated a lot of discussion and debate. Botswana is one of the elephants’ last strongholds, and it serves as a sort of talisman for Africa as a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Botswana can’t protect its elephants, what hope is there for the species elsewhere on the continent?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though their numbers have risen to the extent that the government now claims that elephant populations are generating increasing human elephant conflicts, which lead to fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botswana’s wildlife tourism sector is almost entirely reliant on wildlife viewing, and the more people who visit the country’s beautiful places, the more important those creatures become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botswana’s elephants are scattered across the country, but there are a few hotspots where your chances of seeing these gentle giants are particularly good. Here are some of the best places to see elephants in Botswana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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1. Chobe National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Homepage of Chobe National Park, Botswana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chobe National Park is one of the best places to see elephants in Botswana. The elephant is the mascot of Botswana, and Chobe National Park is its permanent home. Its year-round inhabitants, which include enormous herds, attract a large number of visitors. It’s one of Botswana’s finest national parks, with the opportunity to observe an African elephant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick facts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Number of Elephants:<\/strong><\/td>35,000 (the largest population in Africa)<\/td><\/tr>
Location:<\/strong><\/td>https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VL4RZpYW9UYFs5XG9<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Homepage:<\/strong><\/td>https:\/\/chobenationalpark.co.za<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Quick facts about Chobe National Park, Botswana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The best time to see elephants on the Chobe River is from late May through mid-November. During these months, many of the surrounding water holes have vanished, and the Chobe River is many of the animals’ only remaining source of drinking water. So, the elephants congregate along the riverbanks in large numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to its location, The Kasane\/Chobe area can be a lot busier than other parts of Botswana so it’s important to take this into account when looking for the right camp or lodge for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From my own experience I can recommend Ngoma Lodge and Muchenje Safari Lodge, which are located away from the hustle and bustle, these are also great for a Botswana family holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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