Glide through reed-lined channels in a traditional mokoro, join a local poler on a full-day safari that pairs quiet canoe travel with a guided bushwalk and picnic on a Delta island. This full-day excursion from Maun blends wildlife viewing, cultural insight, and hands-on navigation of one of Africa’s most dynamic wetlands.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Morning mist lifts off the channels as your mokoro pushes away from the poling station—reeds whisper and water pulls you forward. The long, narrow canoe moves with patient authority while a local poler stands at the stern, reading currents and wildlife the way a navigator reads a map. The Delta spreads in low-lying islands, shallow waterways and vast reed belts; each bend opens a new corridor of birdcalls, hippo grunts and shy antelope glimpsed through papyrus.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to sit in a low canoe and walk on uneven sandy island terrain.
Wildlife
History
Mokoro travel is a centuries-old Delta practice adapted from dugout canoes; modern trips support local polers and community livelihoods.
Conservation
Operators often work with community-based concessions; follow leave-no-trace practices to minimize impact and support sustainable tourism.
Reserve your spot on the Full-Day Mokoro Experience in the Okavango Delta today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Respect the polers
Polers are community experts—follow their instructions, keep noise low, and ask before photographing close-up cultural interactions.
Pack layered sun protection
Even in cooler months, reflected light from water intensifies sun exposure—bring a wide-brim hat, sunglasses and SPF 30+ sunscreen.
Mosquito and insect protection
Bring DEET or picaridin repellent and consider permethrin-treated clothing during the wet season when mosquitoes increase.
Waterproof your gear
Use dry bags or zip-locks for cameras and documents—splashes and damp landings on islands are common.
Binoculars
Helps spot birds and distant wildlife from the mokoro and islands.
Insect repellent
Reduces mosquito bites during the wet season and in reed-fringed channels.
summer
Quick-dry clothing and light layers
Keeps you comfortable through morning coolness and midday heat; layers for wind and sun protection.
Dry bag for electronics
Protects camera, phone and documents from splashes and damp on board.