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Botswana Mokoro and walking camping Safaris Okavango Delta.

Oddballs' was one of the first camps to be established in the Delta and we have been sharing the unique scenery, wildlife and atmosphere of this area with our guests since 1984. We are proud of our reputation as a relaxed, informal camp where people from many countries, cultures and age groups have the opportunity to experience one of Africa's last wildlife oases. Please read this information carefully, we hope that it will answer any questions you may have before your arrival.

Oddballs' is easily reached by light aircraft from Maun, our nearest town, situated at the base of the Delta. The flight is a short 20 minute hop over the dry outskirts of Maun and then into the lush green landscape of islands, channels and floodplains where our camp is situated. We cannot guarantee the times of your flights in and out of camp, but we will do our best to accommodate your arrangements. Our air charter company must enforce a strict luggage limit of 10kg per person - you should not need more than this, as all camping equipment is provided. Any excess luggage can be stored at our office in Maun.

Oddballs' is situated on Noga Island, and on the other side of the main channel is the Moremi Game Reserve and Chiefs' Island, which is a beautiful area to explore during your stay. A representative of Oddballs' will be at the airstrip to meet you and welcome you to the island.

There is no time of year, which is "better" than any other to come to Oddballs'. Winter is from May - September when the days are warm and night temperatures average 5 - 100 C. The environment is lush and green with higher water levels, which gives the advantage of longer mokoro (traditional canoe) trips. During the rainy season (October - April) temperatures reach a daytime average of 300 C, and do not drop much below that at night. The water begins to dry up, leaving just the main channels and extensive green floodplains from which it is possible to see a good deal more game than when the water is higher. So each season offers something slightly different, but equally worth experiencing!

2: Mokoro & Walking safari Trail Botswana. 

4-DAY Inner Okavango Delta Mokoro, boating and walking safari.
 
Accommodation in 2.4m x 2.4m canvas Maluti tents with comfortable, fully made up bedrolls.
Ablutions: Bucket shower in reeded-in shower area, typical mobile drop toilet.

Mokoro and walking safari ITINERARY (please note that this itinerary is a flexible itinerary and there could be slight variations):  

Day 1   Meet and greet at Maun airport and transfer to The Bridge for lunch,
4-hour boat trip to inner Okavango Delta,
Short sunset walk,
Campfire dinner.

Day2    Early morning coffee/tea and rusks,
2-3 hour mokoro and game walk,
Campfire dinner.

Day3    Early morning coffee/tea and rusks,
3-hour mokoro ride and game walk,
Short sunset ride to a lagoon to watch hippos,
Campfire dinner.

Day4    Early morning coffee/tea and rusks,
2-3 hour game walk,
4 hour boat transfer back to The Bridge and airport drop-off, or wherever you need to be in Maun.

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"In the Okavango Delta a trip by mokoro (indigenous canoe) is central to the whole tourist adventure. The mokoro was introduced to the Delta by the Bayei people in the 18th century. Originally it was hewn by axe from a single ebony, or sausage tree. It had a rounded bottom and no keel and appeared difficult to balance but it proved to be ideally suited to the calm Okavango waters. The boat builders hollowed out the whole trunk until there was sufficient space for two passengers and the poler, who stands in the stern and punts the mokoro with a ngashi, a pole made from the mogonono tree."

Our website dedicated to the Okavango Delta Mokoro and walking safaris:
okavangodelta.info