Chobe National Park registers no cases of misconduct
30 Dec 2025
In a laudable show of calm and peaceful festive season, Chobe National Park has registered no cases of misconduct inside the park.
This is the first Christmas holiday since Sedudu-Ngoma gates transit route was officially opened for a 24-hour operation by Minister and of Environment and Tourism, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi in April.
In an interview, Department of Wildlife and National Parks acting regional officer- Chobe Dr Karabo Danster said Batswana have embraced the 24-hour operation of the Sedudu and Ngoma gates as an access point to Chobe Enclave from Kasane and vice versa traversing through Chobe National Park.
He stated that there were no accidents recorded in the park this festive season which was an indication that road users were vigilant.
“Chobe National Park is a high density area where wildlife traverse from the forest for forage down to the river for water and they do pass through the A33 road inside the park," he said.
However, he raised concern about the littering activities inside the park with some motorists disposing plastics and bottles alongside the road. The officer pointed out that the department conducted daily patrols from Ngoma gate covering the riverfront up-to Sedudu gate.
Moreover, Dr Danster said there was minimal activity on the Chobe River for boat cruise as this was a tourism off season. He said during the festive season it is mostly Batswana who enjoy visiting Chobe for tourism excursions with their families.
He noted that the spirit of calmness was also experienced at the boat cruises as no reports of misconduct were recorded. BOPA
Source : BOPA
Author : Portia Keetile
Location : Kasane
Event : Interview
Date : 30 Dec 2025
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