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Okavango Delta: 1 Day Mokoro/Canoe Tour all-inclusive

Okavango Delta: 1 Day Mokoro/Canoe Tour all-inclusive

The tour usually starts with a 07:30hrs hotel pickup. Then followed by a 45mins to 1hr transfer to the Okavango Delta NG32 Concession. You will be allocated a guide/poler who will take you on an unforgettable journey through the channels of the Okavango. Born and raised in the Okavango Delta, our polers and guides show you their home which they are very passionate and knowledgeable about. We support the local community in the Okavango Delta. All our polers come from the village Community Trust and are allocated on a rotation basis. The experienced polers take you on a journey through the delta channels. Enjoy the peace of the delta in a Mokoro, . At lunch time you stop for a picnic meal on one of the islands before your guide takes you on an nature walk where we hope to see more animals. Feel the peace and tranquility of the Okavango surrounded by hippos and serenaded by the abundant bird life, before heading back to Maun.

Okavango Delta: Mokoro Day Tour

Okavango Delta: Mokoro Day Tour

Move quietly through the shallow waters of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro and give yourself the best chance of seeing aquatic wildlife. Visit the eastern delta in a community-controlled wilderness area and enjoy a truly soothing experience. After pickup from your hotel or lodge in Maun, make your way to Audi Camp and board a motorboat near here, depending on the water level. Head along the Boro Channel to Boro Mokoro Station to meet your boatman, known as a poler. Next, hop into your mokoro with your experienced poler, a master of the channels of the delta who is astute in co-existing with aquatic wildlife. Learn about the amazing ecosystem that is the Okavango Delta, and soak up the tranquility of the area. Break up your mokoro tour by setting up a picnic lunch on an island. Marvel at the breathtaking views and take a nature walk before exploring more channels in the delta. When your once in a lifetime experience draws to a close, head back to the Boro Mokoro Station where your engine-powered boat will pick you up for a trip to Audi camp to arrive before sunset. Alternatively, you may be picked up by car.

Maun: Private Guided Day Safari in Moremi Game Reserve

Maun: Private Guided Day Safari in Moremi Game Reserve

Delight in a private, full-day safari in Moremi Game Reserve and discover some of the world's greatest species of wildlife. Explore a park containing all major naturally occurring herbivore and carnivore species in the region, including the Big Five, and learn all about the wildlife with your professional guide. Start your trip very early in Maun with pickup at your accommodation, then drive east through Shorobe village to the south gate of the Moremi Game Reserve. Stop to enjoy a picnic breakfast at a scenic spot at the gate before entering the protected reserve for your game drive. After passing the buffalo fence, you'll begin to see the wildlife. Both Black and White Rhino, while rare to spot, have recently been reintroduced, making this reserve a “Big Five” destination (meaning it contains lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and Cape buffalo). The park also contains more than 400 species of birds, many migratory and some endangered, and is excellent for birdwatching. With the help of your guide, search for and view as much game as you can. Stop at another scenic location for lunch and continue your game viewing while eating. After lunch, head back out on your game drive until it is time to return to Maun. Upon arrival in Maun, you will be dropped off at your preferred stop.

From Kasane: Chobe National Park Overnight Camping Safari

From Kasane: Chobe National Park Overnight Camping Safari

Discover Chobe National Park in northern Botswana near the vast, inland Okavango Delta. The park is known for its large herds of elephants and Cape buffalo, which converge along the Chobe Riverfront in the dry months. Lions, antelopes, and hippos inhabit the woods and lagoons around Linyanti Marsh. The floodable grasslands of the Savuti Marsh attract numerous bird species, plus migrating zebras. Start the tour with pick up from your hotel and drive to the Chobe National Park. First, embark on an exciting riverboat cruise. On the cruise, see hippo, crocodile and other wildlife that come to the shores for a drink. After the cruise, enjoy a game drive along the Chobe River as you make your way to the campsite in the national park. Once settled in at camp enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. In the morning, take another game drive after which you will be transported back to Kasane where your safari will end.

Mokoro Day Trip at the Okavango Delta

Mokoro Day Trip at the Okavango Delta

Marvelous Mobile Safari will pick you up from your place of accommodation. We will then proceed to the boat station where you will leave on a mokoro (dugout canoe) for a full day of viewing game, birds and some of Botswana’s most breath-taking scenery. Relax and explore the hippo water-ways in a traditional mokoro. This breathtaking adventure will take you up snaking river channels and through the long grasses or papyrus. It is ideally suited as transport in the Delta as it can move quietly through shallow water, being pushed by a boatman using a long pole. Your day will be spent with a guide gliding silently down waterways, a 1 hour game walk, as well as a picnic lunch. After lunch you may rest in a shady, beautiful setting to soak up the peace and serenity of the Okavango Delta. Also included in the rate for this trip are park fees. With the sound of birdsong and the serenity of the river, a mokoro trip has been described as the ultimate experience in Botswana

From Maun: Moremi Game Reserve Tour

From Maun: Moremi Game Reserve Tour

This day trip to Moremi is the quickest way to catch a glimpse of what this remarkable reserve has to offer. If you don’t have the time to spend the night, then this activity is perfect for you – departing from Maun at the crack of dawn on a safari vehicle, you’ll head out to the reserve with your guide.   Moremi Game Reserve is home to some of the world’s greatest species of wildlife, and is excellent for game viewing and bird watching. The park contains all major naturally occurring herbivore and carnivore species in the region, and has over 400 species of birds, many migratory and some endangered. As well, both Black and White Rhino, while rare to spot, have been recently re-introduced, making this reserve a “Big Five” destination (meaning it contains lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and Cape buffalo).   Enjoy a break in the middle for a light lunch before you continue on your exploration, passing around lagoons and pools along the river channels as well as some flat plains. Head back to Maun in late afternoon after a full and exciting day immersed in nature.

OKAVANGO DELTA DAY TRIP

OKAVANGO DELTA DAY TRIP

Enjoy a Mokoro Ride (Traditional dugout canoe): Spend more time in a Mokoro, gliding through the floodplains and channels; taking you to any of the many islands, taking in the magnificent scenery and light as well as the abundant game and birdlife .At Okavango, you find a range of exciting activities; game. viewing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Expect to see lions, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and various birds.

Savuti - Khwai - Moremi (Mobile Safari) 7 Days

Savuti - Khwai - Moremi (Mobile Safari) 7 Days

Embark on a 7-day mobile safari through Botswana’s premier wildlife destinations: Savuti, Khwai, and Moremi. Begin your journey in Savuti, renowned for its predator-rich landscapes and dramatic scenery. Enjoy thrilling game drives and spot majestic elephants and elusive big cats. Continue to Khwai, where you’ll explore the diverse wildlife along the Khwai River, with opportunities for mokoro excursions and night drives to see nocturnal animals. Conclude your adventure in the breathtaking Moremi Game Reserve, navigating through the varied ecosystems of the Okavango Delta. Experience intimate encounters with wildlife on game drives and boat trips. This unforgettable safari ends with a scenic transfer to Maun, leaving you with memories of Africa’s wild heart.

Maun: Okavango Delta Mokoro Tour and Bush Walk

Maun: Okavango Delta Mokoro Tour and Bush Walk

After pickup from your hotel in Maun, drive for approximately an hour to the Okavango Delta. On arrival at the mokoro station, the punter-guides will provide a brief introduction on the day's itinerary. Climb into your mokoro and head out into the waterways of the delta. Stop by an island and do a bush walk to stretch your legs, look for animals and learn about the local flora and fauna. Animals that can usually be seen include hippos, crocodiles, elephants, zebras, impala, and various bird species. Make a stop to eat your packed lunch and enjoy a refreshing drink. You will then return to the mokoro and start the return journey back to the vehicle, which will be waiting to drive you back to Maun.

okavango delta mokoro day trip

okavango delta mokoro day trip

when you get to the mokoro station you will be taken in a mokoro by professional and knowledgeable guides and Mokoro Polers Our activities includes watching wildlife from the water, walking on the island, which gives you the best chance to discover and learn about traditional medicinal trees and herbs which were used in the past by the inhabitants of those islands you will navigate the delta through the papyrus and tall grass, a chance to swim at designated areas and even to learn how to navigate a mokoro you will have a chance to see different species of aquatic wildlife and land animals at close proximity All meals are provided. For mokoro full day trip the trip will start early morning after 0800hrs end around 1600hrs in Maun

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4.5
(6 reviews)

The whole day was a 10/10. I was picked up on time at my accommodation by a very nice guide. The boat trip and the walk were very nice because you can see lots of animals and beautiful nature. I can only recommend the trip

Great experience. They treated me very well and even cared a lot about my health, since I'm a little sick. I had an AMAZING time.

We really enjoyed our mokoro ride, Okavango delta is beautiful and guides were great!

We were able to get to know the landscape and also experience wildlife

very knowledgeable guide with good English. punctual and professional.