Botswana · Wildlife

4-Hour Okavango Delta Mokoro Tour from Maun with Bush Walk

4 Hours Round trip from Okavango Delta Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Glide silently through the Okavango Delta channels in a traditional mokoro
  • 02 Observe aquatic life, bird species, and botanical beauty in reed-lined waterways
  • 03 Enjoy a remote island picnic lunch surrounded by the delta's natural landscapes
  • 04 Track elephants and zebras on a guided bush walk across a secluded delta island

Discover the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta on a traditional mokoro excursion from Maun. Glide silently through reed-lined channels and lily-covered lagoons while observing birds, aquatic life, and stunning botanical scenery. Enjoy close wildlife encounters from the water before stopping on a remote island for a picnic lunch. Continue with a guided bush walk to track animals such as elephants and zebras on foot before returning through the delta in the beautiful golden afternoon light.

Glide silently through narrow, reed-lined waterways and lily-covered lagoons while observing aquatic life such as painted reed frogs, water lilies, and various bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Maun, Okavango Delta
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Okavango Delta Mokoro Excursion and Guided Bush Walk

  • 07:00 AM: Get picked up from your accommodation in Maun and travel on a 2 to 3 hour 4x4 transfer to the mokoro station at the edge of the Okavango Delta.

  • 09:30 AM: Meet your professional poler guide and board a traditional two-person mokoro, sitting low in the water for a unique frog-eye view of the delta channels.

  • Glide silently through narrow, reed-lined waterways and lily-covered lagoons while observing aquatic life such as painted reed frogs, water lilies, and various bird species.

  • Listen to the gentle sounds of nature, including rippling water and the distant call of the African Fish Eagle, while enjoying peaceful wildlife viewing from the water.

  • 12:30 PM: Arrive at a remote island for a picnic lunch surrounded by the delta's botanical beauty.

  • Join your guide for a 1 to 2 hour guided bush walk to track larger wildlife such as elephants and zebras while learning about the ecosystem.

  • 03:00 PM: Return slowly by mokoro through the delta channels, often timed to enjoy the warm golden afternoon light that is ideal for photography.

  • Travel back by 4x4 and arrive at your accommodation in Maun around 06:00 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Okavango Delta 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • Meals

  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and bottled water

  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Maun

  • Services of a professional guide and community polers for the mokoro cruise and nature walks

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance: This is mandatory and must be arranged by the traveller.
  • Accommodation in Maun: Stays before or after the excursion are not covered.
  • Personal items: Toiletries and other items of a personal nature are not included.
  • Gratuities: Tips for the guides and camp are at your discretion.

What to bring

  • Sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

  • Bush-coloured clothing

  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirts to help avoid insects

  • Closed walking shoes

  • Waterproof sandals

Know before you go

  • Physical requirements
  • Safety
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Weather conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Maun, Botswana
Tour start
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Okavango Delta.

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