Okavango Delta safari tour reviews
I’ve read through the most-booked Okavango Delta tours on GetYourGuide, worked through traveller reviews, and written an honest breakdown of each: what you’ll actually experience, who each suits, and the real tradeoffs. The full-day mokoro canoe trip is the flagship. The Moremi game reserve day is for drivers. Either way, you see water, wildlife and the channels from water level or 4x4 — the same Delta you’d see at a fly-in lodge, but as a day trip from Maun.
The tours we review
Okavango Delta: Full-Day Mokoro/Canoe Tour All-Inclusive
Flagship — full day, one-tree canoe, island lunch, guided walk.
from $171Read the full review ›
Okavango: Moremi Game Reserve Guided Safari Adventure
Game drive — 11 hours, 4x4 through the eastern Delta, wildlife-focused.
from $315Read the full review ›
Maun: Okavango Delta Scenic Flight with Hotel Pickup
Fixed-wing flight — 45 minutes, see the Delta fan from the air.
from $521Read the full review ›How I pick which tours to review
I’m Kabo Mogotsi, born in Maun. I spent eight seasons as a mokoro poler before moving to guiding and writing. I review the most-booked, best-rated Okavango Delta tours on GetYourGuide, read actual traveller feedback, and tell you the real story: which tour fits your time, budget, and what you want to experience. Every tour here is rated 4.6 or higher, or too new to have reviews yet. All prices are in USD.
Frequently asked questions
Which tour should I book first?
Start with the $171 mokoro day trip if you want water-level silence and wildlife, or the $315 Moremi game drive if you prefer a 4x4. See all tours.
What’s the difference between a mokoro and a game drive?
A mokoro is a traditional dugout canoe — you sit at water level, silent, and see the channels and birds close up. A game drive is a 4x4 in the drier parts of the reserve — faster, and you spot larger game (elephant, lion, buffalo). Read more on mokoro vs. game drive.
Are these reviews independent?
Yes. I’m an independent guide, not a tour operator. I earn a small affiliate commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you, but that never changes my ratings. See our affiliate disclosure.