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Mokoros Trip Botswana Safaris

OUR BOTSWANA SAFARIS AND MOKOROS TRIPS:
A few of our Botswana Safaris include a unique trip along the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, a wooden dug-out canoe used to transport tourists and locals along this majestic Botswana River. The mokoro is still used as a traditional mode of transport by the BaYei people of this Okavango region.
These canoes are made by digging-out the trunk of a large and straight tree, typically an Ebony or Kigelia tree. As one can imagine, making a mokoro takes a lot of time, effort and skill… The locals that hand-make these mokoros, have become experts in this local craft, making it their main source of income. Supporting this venture and travelling on hand- made mokoros are recommended for a Botswana Safari and in support of responsible tourism.
The mokoros are guided by a ‘poler’ who is sourced locally and steers this canoe along the Botswana River. He uses a method of propulsion (pushing a pole into the area beneath the mokoro) to navigate along the river. This method of propulsion decreases any negative impacts on the sensitive water environment below. Clients on a Botswana safari are always encouraged to tip the ‘polers’ – adding that little bit extra to their minimal income. Travelling along the Okavango Delta on a Botswana Safari mokoro trip is wonderful for tourists - as it allows them to explore the Botswana National Parks, the wildlife and nature all from the comfort of one of these canoes.
One can find a wide variety of animals in the Okavango Delta and the River. Within the waters you may find the feared hippos – be wary of them as they often ‘knock’ the mokoros, but the local’s who steer these canoes are always ‘aware’ of these animals. You will also spot an abundance of birdlife and wildlife along the way such as; Elephants, Buffalos, Red Lechwe, Roan Antelopes and more. The water of the Okavango Delta is crystal clear and is filled with lilies and reeds which are scattered all over the surface of the water.
The water appears crystal clear; this is because the lilies naturally purify the water… Join one of our Botswana Safaris and experience a trip on mokoro on the Okavango River.
Have a look at our Botswana Safaris that include a trip on a mokoro below. We also have other Botswana Attractions that you might want to visit on your Botswana Safari
More Botswana Safaris Attractions
Safaris that include a Mokoros Trip

Best of Botswana Fly-In Safari - 5 Day
Best of Botswana fly in Safari is a 5 day fly-in and lodge safari adventure taking you from Maun to Kasane including Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. Fly-in with luxury as you explore Botswana with Jenman African Safaris. Read more…

Botswana Wildlife Breakaway
Botswana Safaris with Jenman African Safaris allows you to experience Botswana – truly a magical safari adventure! Enjoy the Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Safari whilst exploring Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Read more…

Botswana Wildlife Breakaway - Fully Upgraded
Join us on our Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Fully Upgraded Safari – an affordable safari through Botswana with comfortable accommodation in Chalets and Tented Camps. Read more…

Botswana Untouched Mobile Safari
This 14 - Days Botswana Mobile Camping Safari takes you through some of the most beautiful areas of South Africa, Zambia and of course Botswana! Experience a camping safari that includes the Tuli Block, Moremi National Park, Okavango Delta and other wonderful Botswana Attractions. Read more…

Botswana Untouched Mobile Safari - Upgraded
This Botswana Safari is the upgraded option of our Untouched Mobile Botswana Safari. Our Botswana Safari upgraded tour provides you with excellent accommodation in Lodges, Chalets or Tented Camps. Read more…

Botswana Lodge Explorer
Join our Botswana Lodge Explorer Safari – as the name states this is a Botswana Lodge Safari and is fully accommodated! Jenman Safaris will guide you through Botswana and Zimbabwe on this safari as you explore the wonders of Botswana... Read more…

Northern Experience
Experience an African Safari which will take you from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, this camping safari is one of our most popular Safari tours. Read more…

Northern Experience - Upgraded
Experience the Cape Town to Victoria Falls Upgraded Safari, this safari allows you to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe on a true Africa Safari adventure. Read more…

Northern Experience - FULLY Upgraded
Join Jenman African Safaris for this fully upgraded safari! This accommodated safari takes you from Cape Town to Victoria Falls on a 22 day African safari adventure. Read more…

Southern Experience
Experience our most popular African Safari, this Safari takes you from Victoria Falls to Cape Town through Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Read more…

Southern Experience - Upgraded
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Southern Experience - FULLY Upgraded
Come on this fully upgraded safari from Victoria Falls to Cape Town. This 22 day adventure is fully accommodated and takes you through Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and other wonderful Countries! Read more…

Southern Skies
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Southern Skies - Upgraded
This upgraded Safari tour takes you through Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana on our Victoria Falls to Swakopmund Upgraded Safari, with Jenman African Safaris. Read more…

Southern Skies - Fully Upgraded
This Fully Upgraded Safari tour takes you through Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana on our Victoria Falls to Swakopmund fully upgraded safari, with Jenman African Safaris. Read more…

Northern Skies
Come on an African Safari which takes you from Swakopmund to Victoria Falls. Enjoy this Jenman safari which includes the areas of Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Read more…

Northern Skies - Upgraded
Explore Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe on our Swakopmund to Victoria Falls Upgraded Safari, this upgraded safari is a popular African Safari with Jenman African Safaris. Read more…

Northern Skies - Fully Upgraded
Travel from Swakopmund to Victoria Falls on our fully upgraded safari - explore Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe on our popular African safari with Jenman African Safaris. Read more…

World in One Country
Enjoy our 'World in One Country Safari' tour of South Africa, this safari tour includes; the Kruger National Park, Cape Town, Mpumalanga, the Karoo, Swaziland, the Drakensberg and more. Read more…

Southern African Motorbike Expedition
Experience a Southern African Safari tour, enjoy the 15 day Southern African Motorbike Expedition of Southern Africa on this African Safari tour. Read more…

Great Trans African Lodge Safari
Our Great Trans African Lodge Safari allows you to experience Namibia and Botswana on a comfortable African Safari which starts at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Enjoy the comforts of lodgings after an exciting day in the African bush with Jenman Safaris. Read more…









