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Mokoro Safari
Glide quietly through the clear, shallow waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro. A mokoro safari is a peaceful way to explore the Delta, spot wildlife and enjoy one of Africa’s most beautiful wetland landscapes from the water.
A mokoro is a traditional dug-out canoe used to travel through the shallow waterways of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Guided by an experienced local poler, you move slowly through narrow channels lined with reeds, grasses and water lilies.
At Nziza, we can arrange mokoro trips as part of your Botswana safari. With no engine and very little noise, a mokoro allows you to enjoy the Delta at a gentle pace while taking in its wildlife, birdlife and peaceful surroundings.
Why Take a Mokoro Safari?
A mokoro safari offers a completely different way to experience the Okavango Delta. Unlike a game drive or motorboat, the canoe moves quietly through the water, giving you time to take in the sights and sounds of the Delta without the noise of an engine.
From the water, you may see elephants moving through the shallows, antelope grazing on the floodplains and hippos resting in deeper channels. The slow pace also makes it a wonderful experience for birdwatching, photography and simply enjoying the beauty of the Delta.
Things to Do on a Mokoro Safari
Depending on your camp and location, a mokoro safari can include:
- Guided mokoro trips through the Okavango Delta
- Wildlife viewing from the water, including elephants, hippos and antelope
- Birdwatching among the reeds, waterways and lagoons
- Walking safaris on Delta islands combined with a mokoro trip
- Private or small-group mokoro excursions
- Sunset mokoro trips as the light changes across the water
Plan Your Mokoro Safari
A mokoro safari is a peaceful addition to a Botswana itinerary and can be combined with game drives and walking safaris for a more complete Okavango Delta experience.
Whether you would like a quiet morning trip through the waterways or a sunset journey across the Delta, Nziza can tailor your mokoro experience to suit your interests and safari itinerary.
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