Okavango Delta Doors-Off 45-Minute Helicopter Tour

People walk across dry grass beside three young elephants, with a parked helicopter behind them

A 45-minute doors-off helicopter flight from Maun over the channels, palm islands and floodplains of the Okavango Delta, with the departure tax included and wildlife likely but never guaranteed. It costs from US$335 per person, private, minimum 2 guests (US$670 for two).

This 45-minute doors-off helicopter flight heads from Maun into the Okavango Delta within minutes. Below are bushland, hippo highways, scattered palm islands and seasonal floodplains, and you are likely to spot wildlife such as elephants and lechwe, though no sighting is guaranteed. It costs from US$335 per person, private, minimum 2 guests (US$670 for two), with 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$335 per person. This is a private flight for your group with a minimum of 2 guests, so the lowest price is US$670 for two. About 45 minutes in the air from Maun, doors off, with a guaranteed window seat and the departure tax included.

Cancel up to 7 days before, for a fee. Guests over 100 kg may need a larger helicopter at extra cost. Live prices are shown when you book. (USD)

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

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FAQ

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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