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

• Chobe National Park
• Okavango Delta
• Kalahari
• Savuti Game Reserve
• Linyanti Game Reserve
• Moremi Game Reserve
• Makgadikgadi Pans
• Tuli Block Reserve
• Khwai River
• Mashatu Game Reserve
• Khama Rhino Sanctuary
• Tsodilo Hills
• Gemsbok Area
• Nxai Pan National Park
• Baines Baobabs
• Nata Bird Sanctuary
• Botswana Animals