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A seven-day loop from Maun through the Okavango Delta, Khwai and Savute with mokoro rides, guided bush walks, and game drives — ending with a transfer to Victoria Falls. Expect canvas tents, early-morning safaris, and close-up wildlife viewing guided by local polers and professional trackers.
A seven-day loop from Maun through the Okavango Delta, Khwai and Savute with mokoro rides, guided bush walks, and game drives — ending with a transfer to Victoria Falls. Expect canvas tents, early-morning safaris, and close-up wildlife viewing guided by local polers and professional trackers.
You step off the light aircraft into Maun’s hot, thinning air and the bush greets you with a soundscape — distant elephant calls, a reed-bed whisper, and the motorboat’s cough as it cuts a channel through the delta.
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Operated by Walking Stick Travel Tours · Maun, North-West District
You step off the light aircraft into Maun’s hot, thinning air and the bush greets you with a soundscape — distant elephant calls, a reed-bed whisper, and the motorboat’s cough as it cuts a channel through the delta.
Over seven days the landscape shifts under you: glassy channels that dare you to cross, grasslands that hide a patient lion, and the cracked pans of Savute where predators gather like weather. The Okavango is an inland delta fed by Angolan rains; its shifting waterways and islands are the result of seasonal floods that build mosaics of reed, woodland and floodplain.
Culturally, the region has long been home to Tswana communities and river polers whose mokoro skills turn quiet water into a slow-moving conversation. Camps are basic Meru-style canvas tents; nights are spent under stars so bright they seem to press down on the Savute marsh.
Practically: expect early starts for game drives, mokoro excursions that demand balance and calm, and short guided walks on islands. Packing light matters — breathable long sleeves, a good pair of binoculars, and a reliable sun hat will get you through the heat and the insects. Carry cash for tips and park fees where required, and follow your guide’s instructions around wildlife: animals here move with intent and will not be rushed.
This itinerary moves from mokoro and bush walks in the Okavango to game drives in Khwai and Savute, finishing with a transfer to Victoria Falls — a contrasting finale where water finally takes over the story.
moderate.
7 days.
Suitable for travelers who can tolerate early starts, sit in small boats, and walk short distances on uneven ground; no exceptional fitness required.
Consult your travel clinic — routine vaccinations should be up to date and anti-malarial medication is commonly advised for the Okavango and Chobe regions.
Activities include gentle bush walks, mokoro rides and game drives; guests should be able to climb in and out of boats and sit for several hours but intensive fitness is not required.
The tour is private and wheelchair-accessible per the operator, but some activities (mokoro, uneven terrain) may be unsuitable for infants, pregnant guests, or those with serious mobility or heart issues—check with the operator in advance.
Yes — tipping is customary. Bring small denominations of local or hard currency to tip guides, polers and camp staff at the end of your stay.
The Okavango’s seasonal floods originate in Angola and have supported local Tswana communities and riverine livelihoods for centuries; the delta is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its ecological significance.
Operators typically follow low-impact camping and water-use practices; visitors should minimize single-use plastics and respect wildlife distances to reduce disturbance.
Walking Stick Travel Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the light aircraft into Maun’s hot, thinning air and the bush greets you with a soundscape — distant elephant calls, a reed-bed whisper, and the motorboat’s cough as it cuts a channel through the delta.
You step off the light aircraft into Maun’s hot, thinning air and the bush greets you with a soundscape — distant elephant calls, a reed-bed whisper, and the motorboat’s cough as it cuts a channel through the delta.
Over seven days the landscape shifts under you: glassy channels that dare you to cross, grasslands that hide a patient lion, and the cracked pans of Savute where predators gather like weather. The Okavango is an inland delta fed by Angolan rains; its shifting waterways and islands are the result of seasonal floods that build mosaics of reed, woodland and floodplain.
Culturally, the region has long been home to Tswana communities and river polers whose mokoro skills turn quiet water into a slow-moving conversation. Camps are basic Meru-style canvas tents; nights are spent under stars so bright they seem to press down on the Savute marsh.
Practically: expect early starts for game drives, mokoro excursions that demand balance and calm, and short guided walks on islands. Packing light matters — breathable long sleeves, a good pair of binoculars, and a reliable sun hat will get you through the heat and the insects. Carry cash for tips and park fees where required, and follow your guide’s instructions around wildlife: animals here move with intent and will not be rushed.
This itinerary moves from mokoro and bush walks in the Okavango to game drives in Khwai and Savute, finishing with a transfer to Victoria Falls — a contrasting finale where water finally takes over the story.