This park is noted for having a population of lions which prey on elephants, mostly calves or juveniles, but also subadults.

The idea of a national park which would protect the varied local wildlife and promote tourism was first proposed in 1931.

In 1943, heavy tsetse infestations occurred throughout the region, delaying the creation of the national park.

In fact, the concentration is so high throughout Chobe that culls have been considered,[3] but are deemed too controversial and have thus far been rejected by park management.

When rain has fallen, driving along the marsh roads carries the risk of getting stuck, as the wet black cotton soil becomes unnavigable.

During the dry months, game drives from one pan to the next are on roads with small, thick sandy patches.