3 NIGHT KANANA MOKORO TRAIL, OKAVANGO DELTA
This exclusive, authentic experience will take you through the Okavango Delta by means of a Mokoro (Traditional dugout canoe). One of the special attractions of this safari is its exclusivity, flexibility and ability to get close to the birds and animals of the delta.
This exclusive, authentic experience will take you through the Okavango Delta by means of a Mokoro (Traditional dugout canoe). One of the special attractions of this safari is its exclusivity, flexibility and ability to get close to the birds and animals of the delta.
SUMMARY
Accommodation: Tented Camp Activities: Guided mokoro trail, adventure walks Destinations: Okavango Delta Seasonal: All year round DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 1 Okavango Delta On arrival at Maun Airport, you will be met by a Ker & Downey representative, who will assist with arrivals and show you through to your twenty minute charter flight into the wilderness. On arrival at Kanana airstrip, you will be collected by your guide and driven to Kanana Camp, from where you will board a Mokoro (traditional canoe) and glide peacefully out into one of the most remote areas of the Okavango Delta. On a secluded island, you will find your rustic bush camp where friendly staff await ready to welcome you .After an introduction to the region by your guide and host, it will be time to venture out onto the lily-covered waterways, and begin to learn about this diverse environment, as your Mokoro guides point out some of the inhabitants of this aquatic world including red lechwe, fish eagles, painted reed frogs, golden orb spiders and malachite kingfishers. On return to camp, a piping hot shower under the stars awaits. Iced drinks anda three-course dinner culminate around the blazing campfire listening to your hosts tell tall tales of their time in the wilds. Day 2 & 3 Okavango Delta After a light breakfast, your guides will lead your Mokoro out exploring this wonderland of islands that provides a seasonal haven to about forty species oflarge mammals, including the rarely seen sitatunga. The Kanana concession is prime habitat for these beautiful creatures and alongwith the multitude of bird species found in the area, including rarities such as the Pel's fishing owl and slaty egret, will be the focus of the activities on the trail. As the temperature rises, it is time to retreat to your private oasis for a cooldrink and lazy lunch followed by an afternoon of reflection from the comfort of your hammock. Your exploration continues in the late afternoon taking a walk on an island, searching the canopies of the African ebony and the mangosteen for sign of the Pel's fishing owl or gliding through the reeds and miscanthus grass on your Mokoro. Day 4 Okavango Delta After an early morning activity and breakfast, transfer by Mokoro to Kanana Camp, where you will be transferred to your waiting charter aircraft.Ker & Downey Botswana services end on arrival at Kanana Airstrip or Maun Airport |
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