What It Is
Traditional dugout canoe poled through shallow Delta channels, offering silent, intimate water-level wildlife viewing.
Visual Reference
Traditional mokoro canoe gliding through lily-covered Okavango Delta channels
Best For
Those seeking tranquility; photographers wanting water-level perspectives
Consider Skipping If
Those uncomfortable in small watercraft; those expecting fast-paced activity
Want to include mokoro (dugout canoe) in your safari?
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Best Season
May-August when flood waters are high
What to Know
Hippo awareness essential; guides trained in safe navigation
Trade-Offs
What You Gain
Unmatched tranquility; silent approach to wildlife; Delta-specific experience
What You Trade Away
Limited to shallow channels; slow pace; weather exposure
Where Available
Mokoro (Dugout Canoe) is available in 1 destinations: