We had an absolutely wonderful time in Botswana. Especially in the Okavango Delta. Many thanks to The African Wild and Rory Sheldon who organized our trip!
Kayaking the Okavango Delta Adventure
Ten days exploring Botswana by river
This kayak adventure through Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of the greatest wildlife adventures anywhere in Africa.
For those with an adventurous persuasion, there is perhaps no better way to experience the Okavango Delta, than by rowing across the entirety of this geographic marvel in a specialized kayak. While 2 or 3-day kayaking options are available, we suggest the full 10 day journey that covers over 300 km from Sepopa, and ends in Maun.
This stunning and unforgettable journey is a once in a life time opportunity. It takes visitors through the heart of the delta, and offers a chance to get closer to the beautiful natural surroundings.
Good to know
- Locally based with on-the-ground support
- Luxury safari lodges and bush camps
- Best prices guaranteed
What's included
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All meals
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Days
10
Starting from
$1,900 pp
Destinations
Okavango DeltaActivity
Safari, Adventure, Water Sports, KayakingTour Type
Custom itinerary, Private guided tourDetailed itinerary
What you'll see and do
This is a customisable trip
Use the following itinerary for inspiration. Remember: all days, hotels and activities can be altered to suit your requirements. A African Wild travel specialist will be happy to advise.
Day 1
Arrive at Maun
Maun
Upon arrival in Maun you will be met by your private kayaking guide at the airport. After introductions you will be transferred over land to Sepopa. It’s a five hour drive, but offers a great chance for you to get to know the guide and go through safety and orientation.
Upon arrival in Sepopa you meet the rest of the team which includes chef, assistant, and driver of the motor boat. From there you board your Kayak (A Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125). You head out from Sepopa and after a couple of hours paddle, you make camp.
Day 2 –9
Kayaking through the Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
Day 2 through 9 takes you through the Okavango Delta in its entirety. A typical day begins with an early breakfast before setting out in kayaks on your daily expedition with your lead guide. You stop for a short lunch before continuing onward. In the early afternoon you arrive at your new campsite and settle down for the late afternoon and evening with a meal and a sun downer.
Day 10
Departure day
Maun
On your last day of the kayaking expedition you arrive in Maun. After saying goodbyes to the team, you’ll be transferred to the airport for you flight back home.
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Maun
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Okavango Delta
World-renowned as a mecca for wildlife, this year-round watery paradise is sustained by rainfall in the Angolan highlands which arrives in the form of an annual flood just as natural rain-filled pans are beginning to dry out... -
Maun
Speak to a Okavango Delta specialist about this trip
Where to stay
Some of our sample accommodation.
Tents supplied are comfortable dome canvas tents. They are comfortable and durable and provide the best comfort and safety while you explore some very uncharted areas of the delta. Toilets and bucket showers are supplied.
Classic
Camp Xakanaxa
Located on the banks of the Khwai river, Camp Xakanaxa offers its visitors spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind in the Okavango Delta. Pronounced Ka-ka-na-ka, this rustic yet beautiful lodge has eleven spacious tented rooms that overlook the Xakanaxa Lagoon. Each room has a private viewing deck, and the sightings are incredible.
Xakanaxa is a mix of the old and the new, and it retains an old worldly safari vibe while catering for some more modern comforts. The camp has an exquisite central area with an elevated sundeck with a large pool. This is a great comfort option bordering on luxury that wont break the bank.
Classic
Camp Xakanaxa
Located on the banks of the Khwai river, Camp Xakanaxa offers its visitors spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities...
Deluxe
Kwetsani Camp
Kwetsani belongs to Wilderness Safaris, and is one of our favourite camps in the Okavango. In terms of location, it is nestled in the middle of the Jao concession, and can only be reached by boat during the wet season. It surrounded by jackalberry, palms, and mangosteen and fig trees.
The camp has five tree house tents that are remincent of the ewoks. It is a truly beautiful camp and the views from the rooms over the flood plains are extraordinary.
Owing to the remoteness of the camp, wildlife in the area is phenomenal. During the wet season, game viewing is done from boats and mokoros, or drives around Hundu island.
Deluxe
Kwetsani Camp
Kwetsani belongs to Wilderness Safaris, and is one of our favourite camps in the Okavango...
Classic
Splash Camp
Splash Camp is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Private Kwara Reserve. This brand new camp belongs to the Kwando Safaris portfolio and it offers a very relaxed, friendly and authentic atmosphere.
The area has long been known as Splash due to the huge water crossings that had to be negotiated to access the camp area.
The camp is located around a paned lagoon with each of the 12 rooms looking out over the pan. There is game all year round, easily viewable from the rooms.
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Splash Camp
Splash Camp is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Private Kwara Reserve...
What's included
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Accommodation |
All nights in some of the finest safari camps and lodges in Africa. All accommodations are carefully selected and can be customised to suit your preferences and budget. |
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Guided excursions |
All activities mentioned in the itinerary, accompanied by an expert tracker-guide. |
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All meals |
Full board with three meals per day, freshly prepared by your camp's excellent chef. All drinks (alcohol and non-alcoholic except for premium brands). |
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Ground transfers |
All hotel/airport transfers and ground connections in private vehicle. |
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Internal flights |
Internal fights on charter bush planes. |
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Support |
We'll greet you at the airport and be by your side every step of the way, making room for spontaneity as you go, with 24 hour support. |
Reviews
What people are saying about African Wild
Max and Maria Cecilia
04/06/2023
Anny Yousef
19/07/2023
What can I say?! Everything was amazing- from start to finish. Rory did a fantastic job in tailoring the perfect safari for me and my girlfriends. Everything went so smoothly. We had the best time; saw all the animals we wanted and came home with incredible memories! Could not have asked for better. Thank you for an epic trip!
Michael Sander
29/08/2023
We had the most amazing time on our safari organized by The African Wild. Rory was attentive to every email and request. And helped us along the way with so many details that we did not even know we needed. The trip was smooth from the pickup in Maun, to the flights, and the beautiful lodges. We could not have had a better experience. Thank you!
Luis and Carolina Gomez
06/08/2024
What an extraordinary experience !! The guides and the trackers have an extraordinary connection with the land and the animals. They are so knowledgeable as well. The accommodations were superb, the camps very ample and comfortable with not too many people. Great food and drinks as well. The staff from all camps were very nice and caring. Wonderful life experience. Will share with all our friends hoping we can get somebody else to enjoy the experience. Many thanks!
Pat and Terry McCue
05/06/2024
Having been to Africa on safari 4 times previously and not seen them, we were on a quest to find African wild dogs. I contacted The African Wild after doing an internet search on the dogs and their webpage came up. Rory set us up with a trip into 2 camps in the Kwando Concession in Botswana. We saw the wild dogs on our very first game drive!
Our trip was set-up excellently with all our accommodations and transfers going as planned. The accommodation and food at each lodge was amazing. We could not have asked for better. The staff at both lodges were very kind and friendly and really made us feel welcome. Our game drives were loaded with highlights. The guides and trackers at the Kwando camps are absolutely excellent. They are knowledgeable and dedicated to making the game drives memorable.
We can’t thank Rory and The African Wild enough for planning a truly fabulous safari for us. We loved every minute!
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