Okavango Delta Helicopter and Mokoro Safari

Poler stands in a dugout canoe with two seated guests as an elephant watches from the bank

About 45 minutes of doors-off flying over the south-western Okavango Delta to a remote mokoro station, then a 3-hour dugout canoe trip with a local guide. Ages 10 and over. It costs from US$550 per person, private, minimum 2 guests (US$1,100 for two).

This trip combines about 45 minutes of doors-off flying, low over the floodplains of the south-western delta, with a 3-hour mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion with a local guide from a remote mokoro station. From the water you may see reed frogs and birdlife among the channels and lagoons. It takes about 3.5 hours in total and is for ages 10 and over. It costs from US$550 per person, private, minimum 2 guests (US$1,100 for two), with juice, water and the departure tax included. The booking is for your group and the pilot only, with a guaranteed window seat for up to 5 guests, depending on the helicopter; the pilot’s live commentary comes through headsets in English only. The tour starts at the helicopter office opposite the main entrance of Maun International Airport. Bring your passport, which is needed for airport security, and be ready 30 minutes before your start time; the exact start time is confirmed after booking. Pickup can be arranged for some bookings. Guests over 100 kg, or groups of three or more guests who each weigh over 90 kg, may need a larger helicopter, which may cost extra. Luggage is limited to 20 kg per person in soft bags, and a camera bag and equipment are welcome on board. Not suitable for people with altitude sickness. Tours run year-round. Cancel up to 7 days before, for a fee. Flight times are approximate and may change because of weather, air traffic or aircraft maintenance; if no suitable new time or date can be arranged, you get a full refund. Gratuities are not included. Live prices are shown when you book. Read more about the Okavango Delta floodplains. See all 6 flights on the Okavango Delta hub.

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Okavango Delta Floodplains

Pricing

From US$550 per person. This is a private trip for your group with a minimum of 2 guests, so the lowest price is US$1,100 for two. About 45 minutes of doors-off flying low over the south-western delta, plus a 3-hour mokoro (dugout canoe) trip with a local guide; about 3.5 hours in total.

For ages 10 and over. Includes juice, water and the departure tax. Cancel up to 7 days before, for a fee. Live prices are shown when you book. (USD)

Meeting point: Maun Airport Helicopter Office. Check in 30 minutes before departure.

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Every booking is private, with a minimum of 2 guests. Be ready at the helicopter office opposite the main entrance of Maun International Airport 30 minutes before your start time, with your passport; the exact start time is confirmed after booking. Pickup can be arranged for some bookings. Live prices are shown when you book.

No minimum age is stated, except on the helicopter and mokoro safari, which is for ages 10 and over. On the drinks stop, under-18s get a non-alcoholic drink. The flights are not suitable for people with altitude sickness.

Cancel up to 7 days before, for a fee. If weather, air traffic or aircraft maintenance means no suitable new time or date can be arranged, you get a full refund.

Guests over 100 kg, or groups of three or more guests who each weigh over 90 kg, may need a larger helicopter, which may cost extra. Luggage is limited to 20 kg per person in soft bags.

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