Chobe is best known for its concentrations of elephant – estimated to be over 120,000 and it comprises of elements of what is widely believed to the 'largest surviving continuous elephant population'. The remote and barren environment of the park has contributed to their survival, as other huge herds of elephant were being systematically hunted out in the 1970's and 1980's. There are also decent amounts of buffalo, antelope and associated pot-pourri of predators. Birding is also excellent, with many migrants visiting from November to March.