Tour Features

Botswana’s 15 000 square kilometre wetland, and also the 1000th UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Okavango Delta, is one of the top three iconic natural locations in southern Africa which top every traveller’s bucket list of ‘must-see’ destinations. The best way to explore the delta is on a mokoro, the traditional dug-out canoe (now made of fibreglass) used throughout the delta – propelled through the shallows with a long pole called an nkashi. The Mokoro Full Day Trip offers a snapshot view of the traditional mode of transport utilized for hundreds of years by the Bayei people living in the Okavango Delta. The Bayei are the people of this wild place, the stewards and custodians of this grand wilderness for hundreds of years. Sense of Nature Safaris 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. This community use this part of the delta for fishing, reed cutting and the harvesting of water lily bulbs. The mokoro is an integral part of these activities. This tour commences and ends in Maun.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelersSolo travelers cannot book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Open 4x4, Walking, Boat, Canoe.

Route & Activities

Botswana

Botswana flag
Start Point
Maun
End Point
Maun

Activities Included

WildlifeBird WatchingCultural VisitsFamily Safari4x4 SafariEducationalTailormadeGuided SafariWalking SafarisPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Mid-Range Accommodation
Meals included as per itinerary
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Okavango Delta
    We will pick you up around 8am at your accommodation in Maun and drive you to Ditshiping mokoro station (approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive) and you will spend a lovely day in the delta, learning about this unique ecosystem. This activity is conducted by local mokoro community guides. Your qualified guide will take you in a mokoro (the traditional aquatic mode of transport, dugout canoe) through the water channels of the delta while you relax and enjoy listening to bird calls. You will also go for a guided bush walk on an island in the delta where you may encounter wildlife at ground level. The bird-life in the delta is spectacular. Also, hippos and crocodiles are a usual sight. A variety of game may be spotted in this pristine wilderness area, including elephant, giraffe, kudu, impala and zebra – to name a few. We will take with us a packed lunch, bottled water and soft drinks. We will set up a lunch picnic on an island and enjoy breath-taking views of the area and return to Maun in the late afternoon.

    Main Destination: Okavango Delta

    Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)

Rates Per Person

Sep 30, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
n/a*
2 people (1 room)
$500
3 people (2 rooms)
$750
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,000
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)

Getting There

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, also known as Gaborone Airport, is the main airport in Botswana. It is located 15 km from Gaborone, the capital.
For travellers, it is more common to fly into Maun Airport (MUB) and Kasana Airport (BBK). When combining a safari in Botswana with a visit to Victoria Falls, it is common to fly into Maun and depart from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe or Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Zambia.
Most visitors to Botswana will have a stopover in South Africa to pick up a direct flight from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
In most cases, your tour operator will collect you from the airport and will arrange all further transportation.

This tour starts in Maun and ends in Maun, Botswana

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
  • All foreign visitors will need to carry a return ticket.
  • Children that are under 18 years of age must have a certified copy of their unabridged birth certificate and a valid passport.
  • Children travelling with one parent or no parents must have an affidavit from the missing parent/s that gives their consent for travel.
  • In case a person is travelling by road, they need to carry all the current and valid vehicle documents and essential permits.

Getting There

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, also known as Gaborone Airport, is the main airport in Botswana. It is located 15 km from Gaborone, the capital.
For travellers, it is more common to fly into Maun Airport (MUB) and Kasana Airport (BBK). When combining a safari in Botswana with a visit to Victoria Falls, it is common to fly into Maun and depart from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe or Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Zambia.
Most visitors to Botswana will have a stopover in South Africa to pick up a direct flight from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
In most cases, your tour operator will collect you from the airport and will arrange all further transportation.

This tour starts in Maun and ends in Maun, Botswana

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
  • All foreign visitors will need to carry a return ticket.
  • Children that are under 18 years of age must have a certified copy of their unabridged birth certificate and a valid passport.
  • Children travelling with one parent or no parents must have an affidavit from the missing parent/s that gives their consent for travel.
  • In case a person is travelling by road, they need to carry all the current and valid vehicle documents and essential permits.

Offered By

Sense Of Nature Safaris

5.0/5 (1 Reviews)
Offices In
Botswana
Size
10
Tour Types
Game drives, mokoro excursions, scenic flights, camping safaris, cultural tours, bird watching, and nature walk safaris.
Destinations
Botswana flag Botswana Kenya flag Kenya Namibia flag Namibia Zimbabwe flag Zimbabwe
Sense of Nature Safaris exists to offer travelers from any part of the world safari vacations in Botswana and other Southern African countries such as Zimbabwe, Namibia and Kenya. We organize various travel packages based on clients’ interests and the quest for an amazing natural habit in our destination places, tailor-made or planned for the best interest of our customers. We offer game drives, mokoro excursions, scenic flights, camping safaris, cultural tours, bird watching, nature walk safaris, and we also organize activities tailored to a great safari holiday. We are more than ready to assist you with any selection of travel packages that will make your safari an unforgettable one. Book with us and explore the beauty of Botswana and beyond.

Reviews

Ortega

USA flag USA October 3, 2025
5.0/5
Awesome amazing to tell

Lions and leopard sightings were stunning. Accommodation 109%