Chobe

/ˈtʃoʊbeɪ/ proper noun

Definition

A river in southern Africa and the national park named after it, famous for its wildlife and elephant populations.

Etymology

From the local Tonga language, possibly meaning 'place of the meeting of waters' as the Chobe River flows into the Zambezi. The name reflects the indigenous understanding of this area as a confluence point.

Kelly Says

Chobe National Park has one of the largest elephant concentrations in Africa - over 120,000 elephants gather here during dry season! The park's unique geography creates a 'wildlife highway' as animals migrate between the permanent waters of the Chobe River and seasonal inland areas.

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