Okavango Delta Helicopter Flight and Lodge Lunch

Doors-off helicopter parked in a grassy clearing as four people talk and shake hands nearby

A helicopter trip from Maun with a 40-minute doors-off scenic over the delta's permanent waterways and lunch at a delta camp, about 2.5 hours in total. It costs from US$610 per person, private, minimum 2 guests (US$1,220 for two).

This trip has 60 minutes of flying in total. A 10-minute doors-on transfer takes you across the Buffalo Fence, the doors then come off for a 40-minute scenic over permanent waterways and lagoons, you have lunch and drinks at a delta camp, and you fly back over Maun. Wildlife is likely, but no sighting is guaranteed. It takes about 2.5 hours in total and costs from US$610 per person, private, minimum 2 guests (US$1,220 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$610 per person. This is a private trip for your group with a minimum of 2 guests, so the lowest price is US$1,220 for two. 60 minutes of flying in total: a short doors-on hop across the Buffalo Fence, a 40-minute doors-off scenic over the permanent waterways, lunch and drinks at a delta camp, and the flight back over Maun; about 2.5 hours in total.

Includes 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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