1 Day Okavango Delta Mokoro/Canoe Daytrip
Description
The tour usually starts with a 7:30h hotel pickup followed by a 1-2hr transfer to the Okavango Delta NG32 Concession. You are allocated a guide/poler who takes 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 mokoro village Community Trust and are allocated on a daily rotation basis by the Trust. They will take you on a journey through the delta channels. Enjoy the peace of the delta in a Mokoro, stop for a packed lunch on one of the islands before your guide takes you on an nature walk where we hope to see some animals. Feel the peace and tranquility of the Okavango surrounded by reeds and serenaded by the abundant bird life, before heading back to Maun This tour is NOT focused on seeing as many animals as possible. It's a delta nature experience
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Itinerary
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 reeds and maybe hippos and serenaded by the abundant bird life, before heading back to Maun.
pick up and drop off location
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For this tour we pick up and drop off at all official guesthouses/hotels in Maun as well as at public places (eg Malls, Restaurants, etc)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- November- April is our rainseason and there is a chance of rain during the tour. You are unprotected from weather during the daytrip. Please prepare accordingly. And if a heavy rainstorm is expected, we might have to cancel the departure and you will be resheduled to another day.
- Although we usually see a few animals, this tour is NOT focused on seeing as many animals as possible. This tranquil canoe and walking excursion shows you the delta watersystem in a very authentic and relaxing way guided by local people living inside the delta.
- Not suitable for children below the age of 7.
Reviews(99)
Great experience in the delta. Do’t expect to paddle, you are in a traditional Mokoro with a poleman.
Thank you for traveling with Kalahari Breeze Safaris. We are glad to hear you fully enjoyed the experience.
Trip was good but drive out was too long compared to other freinds who went with other providers.
Dear Brendan, Thank you for choosing to travel with Kalahari Breeze Safaris and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your Okavango Delta Canoe Daytrip did not fully meet your expectations regarding wildlife sightings. While our daytrips are intentionally designed and advertised as an immersive landscape and nature experience rather than an animal-focused game drive, we understand it can still be disappointing when fewer animals show themselves. We also appreciate your note regarding the travel time. To give you some context, our transfer takes about 1.5 hours each way because we deliberately utilize a canoe station located further into the delta. We choose this specific launch point to ensure our guests experience the pristine, untouched wilderness of the Okavango, completely avoiding the closer regions where domesticated farm animals frequently roam. We value your insights as they help us continuously refine how we communicate our itineraries. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for an experience more aligned with your travel goals.
The 1 Day Okavango Delta Mokoro/Canoe Daytrip is a truly unique experience that allows travelers to connect with nature in one of the most peaceful and untouched places in the world. Gliding silently through the crystal-clear channels of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro offers a different kind of adventure — calm, authentic, and unforgettable. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, birds, and wildlife, visitors can fully relax and enjoy the magic of the Delta away from the noise of everyday life. One of the most special parts of this activity is the sense of peace it provides. The gentle movement of the canoe, the sounds of nature, and the breathtaking scenery create a calming atmosphere that helps guests feel refreshed and connected to the environment. It is not only an adventure but also a chance to experience tranquility and appreciate the natural beauty of Botswana in a very personal way. The experience is made even better by the excellent guides and drivers who are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the journey. They ensure guests feel safe, comfortable, and well taken care of while sharing interesting information about the Delta, its culture, and wildlife. Their passion and hospitality make the trip even more memorable and enjoyable for every traveler.
Thank you for the beautiful review and thank you for traveling with us, Alicia. We hope to welcome you on one of our tours again one day
The safari vehicle ride there - so interesting. You would never guess so many people are living back in those woods. Aboard the canoe, relax, enjoy birds and day lilies, and ask whatever you want. Our guide, SchoolBoy, was a virtual encyclopedia of Botswana. We saw hippos, gnus, antelope, large giraffe groups, and a poacher's snare. Others in our group saw elephants. Picnic lunch by Nando's. Perfection.
We had a great tour with great experiences 🤩. The guides are very experienced and show you nature from a completely different perspective. After the departure (about 1.5 hours) on partly bad roads (is so and was not expected otherwise), we went to the Mokoros. The drive to an island was really nice and we saw a lot. Then we went to Bush Walk and we saw a lot of things in this one too. Then we had lunch and later we went back. Everything super organized and really recommended!!! We would definitely do the tour again 😊.
Danke für die super Bewertung, Thomas, und danke, dass Ihr mit Kalahari Breeze das Okavango Delta erkundet habt. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Ihr rundum zufrieden seid und tolle Erfahrungen auf dem Tagesausflug gemacht habt.
An absolutely serene experience, which was closer to a meditation. Despite being told that we may not see any wildlife, we came across loads of animals, from giraffes to zebras to wildebeest to hippos. Shout-out to Morks, who was the best guide, sharing ample knowledge and humour. My only complaint is that this was quite an expensive tour, which was probably worth the money, yet we were still expected to tip our guides at the end. It makes me feel like the company is not distributing the money fairly to those who deserve it the most.
Hi Jared, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and assure you that all people involved in making the tour happen are paid fairly. Gratuities are not included in the tour price. Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated and standard practice in the service and hospitality industry especially when you enjoyed the service provided. Thank you for traveling with Kalahari Breeze.
Guides were knowledgeable One of the cheaper options Saw nice birds and other wildlife A good experience if you love birds because the ride there was bird paradise. The ecosystem is very interesting and beautiful Properly planned and proper pickup time They had nice vehicle for the dirt roads Well prepared.
Thank you for traveling with us, Jonpaul, and thanks you for the good review. We are glad to hear you fully enjoyed the experience :)
It was so nice trip. So much satisfied 😌
Thank you for traveling with us and thanks you for the good review. We are glad to hear you fully enjoyed the experience :)
We had a great tour of Okavango Delta by mokoro. The weather was supposed to be bad, but the sun was shining all day 😊. The drivers were super friendly, nice and showed us a lot and explained everything ! The Bush walk was great and we were very close to some animals !!!
Danke für die super Bewertung und danke, dass Ihr mit Kalahari Breeze das Okavango Delta erkundet habt. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Ihr random zufrieden seid und tolle Erfahrungen auf dem Tagesausflug gemacht habt.
We took the day trip with Kalahari Breeze Safari to the Okavango. We had a wonderful time. We saw hippos and the poler(the person operating the canoe) were very careful to keep a good distance making us feel very safe. We had a great picnic lunch. The broght Nando's for us. We saw lots of Impala and Zebra. There was a huge herd of Wildebeest coming through. We even had the oppurtinty to operate the mokoro. That was real fun but it was a lot harder than it looked. Maria from the office was great to deal with and answered all my questions promptly. The best part was after we were dropped off at the hotel at the end of the day an hour later someone from the office came back to our hotel becuase we left our power bank in the vehicle. I didn't even realize that I had left it there. That is wonderful that they would do this for us. Highly recommended
Thank you Jeff for traveling with Kalahari Breeze and thank you for taking the time to share your experience online. We are glad to hear you fully enjoyed the tour and our service and hope to welcome you back in Botswana one day.
