Mokoro Day Trip in the Okavango Delta
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About This Experience in Maun
Why Visit Maun?
Maun, Botswana offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Maun provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Maun
You can reach Maun, Botswana by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Restroom on board
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Your guide will pick you up from your Maun based accommodation at 07:30 am 1 hour
Your guide will pick you up from your Maun based accommodation at 07:30 am. You'll then be escorted to a game viewing vehicle for a one hour drive to the mokoro station in Morutsa, on the edge of the Okavango Delta where you'll meet your concession guides. Renns Excursions runs all its mokoro trips through the Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust (OKMCT) who control the use of a large area of the delta and who set the guide and community fees for safari activities.
From there, you'll board a mokoro and your... 1 hour
From there, you'll board a mokoro and your guide or “poler” will use a long pole called a "nkashi" to push along the bottom of the waterway to propel the vessel forward, giving you the freedom to absorb the diversity of the delta’s wildlife species from the comfort of your seat. Guides that command mokoro are highly knowledgeable about the environment and as such these trips are considered safe and enjoyable. A mokoro is a traditional canoe-like vessel commonly used in the Okavango Delta as a popular mode of transport, and now utilized for game viewing safaris. Originally, mokoros were handcrafted from large tree trunks. However, mokoros are now made from environmentally friendly fiberglass. The Okavango Delta covers between 6,000 and 15,000 square kilometers of the Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana and is fed by the Okavango River which flows from the Angolan highlands across the Caprivi Strip in Namibia and into the Kalahari Desert.
It is characterized by a complex network of... 2 hours
It is characterized by a complex network of channels, lagoons, and islands, which are home to an incredible and diverse array of wildlife along with a wonderful variety of bird species. The area is particularly renowned for its population of African Wild Dogs, which are among the most endangered wildlife species in the world. Not only is it one of Africa’s most fascinating and captivating regions to discover, it is also one of the most unique ecosystems, as well as one of the world’s premier wilderness areas and largest inland deltas in the world. The delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
You may encounter grazing herds of Elephant, Red... 4 hours
You may encounter grazing herds of Elephant, Red Lechwe or the rare and secretive Sitatunga antelope on palm islands, while Crocodiles and Hippos wade nearby. Also keep your eyes peeled for Painted Reed frogs, Long Reed Frogs, African Fish Eagles, Malachite and Pied Kingfishers, Pygmy Geese, as well as African and Lesser Jacanas. Take your adventure to the next level as you go on a short guided bush walk on one of the islands within the Okavango Delta. This is one of the rare chances in Africa to get out of the safety of your vehicle and walk with the wild animals. This will be followed by resting in the shade enjoying a picnic lunch, and watching what nature might present to you next. We will return to Maun in the late afternoon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
