Full-Day Okavango Delta Mokoro Safari from Maun with Nature Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Glide through narrow channels of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro
• 02 Spot aquatic wildlife and birdlife from a unique water-level perspective
• 03 Explore remote islands on a guided nature walk tracking smaller wildlife
• 04 Enjoy scenic landscapes of reeds, water lilies, and clear channels ideal for photography

Explore the Okavango Delta on a full-day mokoro excursion through serene waterways and remote islands. Glide past reeds and water lilies while spotting birdlife, frogs, and aquatic species from a unique water-level perspective. Enjoy a guided nature walk to track smaller wildlife and learn about the ecosystem, then relax with a picnic lunch in a scenic setting before continuing through crystal-clear channels. This peaceful journey offers beautiful photography opportunities and an immersive experience of the Delta's natural beauty.

Glide past reeds and water lilies while spotting birdlife, frogs, and aquatic species from a unique water-level perspective.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Maun, Okavango Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Mokoro Excursion Through the Okavango Delta

• Begin your day with an early morning departure at around 7:30 am from your lodge in Maun after a light breakfast, followed by a transfer to the mokoro station.
• Meet your experienced poler and receive a short safety briefing before setting off through the tranquil channels of the Okavango Delta.
• Glide silently through narrow waterways lined with reeds and water lilies while taking in the pristine scenery and observing birdlife, aquatic species, and animal tracks.
• Arrive at one of the Delta's islands and enjoy a guided nature walk, exploring the flora and fauna while tracking wildlife such as antelope and observing smaller species up close.
• Relax with a packed picnic lunch in a shaded, scenic spot on the island, surrounded by the natural beauty and peaceful sounds of the Delta.
• Continue your mokoro excursion in the afternoon through different channels, offering more opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy excellent photography conditions.
• Return to the mokoro station in the late afternoon and transfer back to Maun, concluding your serene day in the Okavango Delta.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from the lodge in Maun
• Use of a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Transfer from Maun to the mokoro station
• Poler, guide, and community fees
• Packed lunch
• Soft drinks
• Bottled mineral water
• Fruits
• Drop-off at the lodge
• Guided nature walk on an island

What's Not Included

• Breakfast
• Accommodation in Maun
• Tips for polers and guides
• Travel insurance
• Visa
• International flights

What to bring

• Hat, as it can be hot in a mokoro
• Sunscreen
• Long sleeves if you are sensitive to the sun
• Walking or closed shoes

Know before you go

• The purpose of the mokoro experience is to explore the Okavango Delta from a unique, water-level perspective, allowing guests to fully appreciate the beauty of the waterways, including water lilies and surrounding vegetation. While it offers a peaceful and immersive encounter with nature, sightings of large predators such as big cats are unlikely, as the activity focuses more on the Delta's smaller wildlife, birdlife, and scenic environment.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Maun, Botswana

Tour start

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.