3 Day Okavango Delta Explorer Safari in Botswana
Short Safari Botswana
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Set off on a safari adventure through the Okavango Delta during this trip from Maun. Travel via a traditional mokoro boat and keep your eyes peeled for the local wildlife. Expect to be blown away by the amazing vegetation, animals and experiences.
Key information
- Group safari
- Group size: Maximum of 40 participants
- English speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- 1 game drive
- Explore Okavango Delta
- Mokoro excursion and guided walks
- Chance to see birds
- Ride in a pop up roof or open-sided 4X4 vehicle
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Transfers to and from the airport
Styles
Accommodation
You will sleep in a three-meter x three-meter safari tent provided with bedrolls. Tents have full bedding, a toilet, and a hot shower.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Maun - Okavango Delta
This safari starts in the tourist town of Maun. You have a welcome briefing before heading out on your next adventure. Depending on your itinerary, you either have lunch at Maun lodge or a packed lunch on the way. The Okavango Delta was recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the mid-afternoon, you arrive at your mobile tented camp situated in the heart of the Okavango.
Depending on water levels, you may travel via Mokoro (Traditional Dug-Out Canoe) or drive into the camp. On arrival, you will meet the local staff who will be your hosts during your stay. A brief introduction to the camp will show your dome tent with twin beds and a bush en-suite bathroom - long drop toilet and a bucket shower. Relax in the mess tent with a cold drink or take a paddle in the lagoon in a canoe. The activities at the camp include Mokoro trails and guided walking.
Day 2: Okavango Delta
Most days at camp follow a similar pattern; the clatter of the water walla’s bucket lets you know your shower is ready. Up before the sun, you set out on foot to explore the area once again in search of game. Meet other guests at the mess for breakfast, then take a mokoro to explore further. Take time to catch up on your reading or view the birdlife from the mess tent. Lunch is normally served at around 1:00 p.m. After lunch, time is yours to relax or have a go at poling the mokoros or ask the guides to find a swim spot for you before the afternoon outing.
At about 3:00 p.m., you will be offered afternoon tea before the activities commence. Return to camp in the late afternoon for a sundowner while your dinner is being prepared. The clatter of the water bucket lets you know your shower is getting ready. During the evening, your hosts can be encouraged to share stories around the fire of their lives and lands. Be prepared if your Botswana hosts put on a song for you, they will expect one in return! As the evening draws to a close, lie back, and listen to the music of life - the sounds of the African bush.
Day 3: Okavango Delta
Wake up early for a quick coffee and your final activity before meandering down the pristine channels back to your collection point. You bid farewell to your Delta friends and family.
About the safari
This mid-range safari gives you a chance to enjoy wildlife with the peaceful waterways of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy traditional mokoro excursions, game walks, and game drives in a safari vehicle. Overnight in a cozy tent in the Okavango.
Location
Maun
The safari departs from Maun to the Okavango Delta with a 4 x 4 safari open-ended vehicle.
Okavango Delta
Transport by Mokoro excursion (traditional dug-out canoe). Transfer back to Maun by a 4 x 4 safari open-ended vehicle.
Food
You will be served daily meals prepared by the chef over an open fire in a dining tent as well as limited alcoholic beverages included in the price. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style and dinner is seated. Bottled drinking water with a five-liter-per-person allowance for the trip will be available.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Optional excursions include helicopter rides
What's included
- Game drives
- Mokoro excursion
- 2 nights camping accommodation
- All meals
- Limited alcoholic beverages
- Bottled drinking water with five liters per person allowance for the trip
- Airport transfers
- 4 x 4 safari vehicle for the transfer
- Services of local Mokoro guides and polers
- Safari cook
- Safari camp assistant
- Classic comfort level service
- 3-meter x 3-meter tents with en-suite bush bathroom with latrine-style toilet and bucket shower
- Camp beds, linens, and towels
- Bathrooms
- Hot water
What's not included
- Airfare
- Any increase in national park fees
- Curios
- Insurance cover for cancellations and curtailment
- Medical, baggage, and emergency evacuation
- Optional excursions
- Visa
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Maun Airport
65 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.
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