3-Day Okavango Delta Mokoro Camping Trip with Guided Nature Walks

3 Days Round trip from Maun Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drift soundlessly through narrow reed channels in a traditional mokoro
02 Spot colorful painted reed frogs and blooming blue and white water lilies
03 Look out for elusive water birds such as the Malachite Kingfisher, African Jacana, and Pel's Fishing Owl
04 Explore the delta on guided nature walks focused on tracks, spoor, plants, and grasses
05 Camp in ensuite Meru tents overlooking the waterways of the Okavango Delta

Spend 2 nights in the Okavango wilderness, camping in ensuite Meru tents overlooking the waterways of the Okavango Delta. Explore the peace and tranquility of the delta on mokoro trips and guided nature walks, where you will learn about smaller animals, tracks, and grasses while possibly spotting lechwe, zebra, giraffe, and elephant. Return to camp each day for freshly cooked meals and relaxed evenings in the wilderness.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Maun, Okavango Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to the Okavango Delta and Afternoon Mokoro Ride

Upon your arrival at Maun Airport or your hotel, you will be met by your guide and safari vehicle.

After a quick briefing, you will begin your transfer into the Okavango Delta, which will take around 3-4 hours. For part of the journey, you will travel through the bush, so there is a chance to see wildlife along the way.

Once you are settled into your camp, you will enjoy an afternoon mokoro ride, depending on your departure time from Maun, where you might see hippos, antelope, giraffe, and zebra. Remember to keep an eye out for reed frogs and malachite kingfishers that frequent the delta waterways.

You will return to camp for a relaxing evening around the campfire with a delicious 2-course dinner and a chilled beer or glass of wine.

Day 02

Nature Walks and Mokoro Exploration in the Delta

As day breaks, you will enjoy a light breakfast prepared by our chef.

This morning, you will head out for a nature walk where you will see the delta from a different perspective. Travelling on foot allows you to see tracks and spoor, learn how to identify them, and discover the many plants and grasses.

Back at camp, you will be served a hearty lunch and then relax with a siesta or some bird watching.

Later in the afternoon, we will take you on a relaxing mokoro ride in the golden afternoon light.

You will return to camp for a relaxing evening around the campfire with a delicious 2-course dinner and a chilled beer or glass of wine. If the skies permit, you will also enjoy some stargazing.

Day 03

Morning Nature Walk and Return to Maun

As day breaks, you will enjoy a light breakfast prepared by our chef.

This morning, you will head out for a morning nature walk where you will see the delta from a different perspective. Travelling on foot allows you to see tracks and spoor, learn how to identify them, and discover the many plants and grasses.

Back at camp, you will begin your transfer back to Maun, where you will say your final goodbyes.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Maun 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees
All activities
All accommodation
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All taxes/VAT
Round-trip airport transfer
Meals
Drinks
Bed linen
Bath towels

What's Not Included

International flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items
Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

Neutral-colored layers: Wear khaki, tan, or olive green. Avoid white (too visible), red (startles wildlife), and dark blue or black (attracts biting tsetse flies).
Long-sleeved safari shirt: Choose a lightweight, breathable, UPF-rated shirt to protect your arms from the intense, unshaded sun and sharp reeds.
Long trousers: Lightweight cargo or zip-off pants protect your legs from sun exposure, biting insects, and coarse papyrus brushing against the canoe.
Wide-brimmed hat: It must have a secure chin strap or toggle. Strong breezes on open lagoons can easily blow a loose hat into the water.
Light windbreaker: Essential for early morning departures when the air over the water is surprisingly chilly.

Know before you go

Ultra-light packing: If doing an overnight mobile mokoro trip, you cannot bring your main duffel bag. You must pack a tiny 15L to 20L dry bag or daypack containing just 1-2 days of clothing.
Neutral dress only: You sit completely exposed at water level. Bright clothes startle wildlife, and dark blue or black items actively attract biting tsetse flies. Stick to khaki, olive, or tan.
The sun exposure: There is zero shade on a mokoro. A wide-brimmed hat with a chin strap, long-sleeved lightweight shirts, and high-SPF sunscreen are mandatory.
Absolute stillness: Mokoros are narrow, unstable dugout canoes with a high center of gravity. You must sit flat on the floor canvas or low seat and avoid sudden movements, leaning over the edge, or shifting weight, which will capsize the boat.
Keep limbs inside: Never dangle your hands or feet in the water. Crocodiles and hippos inhabit the delta systems, so keeping your limbs inside the hull is an absolute rule.
No drone or loud noise: Loud talking, shouting, or electronic noises ruin the silent nature of the safari and can agitate nearby animals. Drones are completely illegal.
The bathroom reality: There are obviously no restrooms on the water. For short day trips, your poler will find a secure, open island for a bush toilet break after thoroughly checking for wildlife.

Logistics