During this thirty-minute flight, you fly over water channels, lagoons, islands, floodplains, and grasslands while your pilot shares information about the landscape and the wildlife below. From above, you often spot elephants crossing the channels, buffalo on the plains, and predators resting in the shade. Flying without the doors gives you an open view in […]
A doors-off private helicopter flight offers an entirely new perspective on the Okavango Delta as it reveals a sweeping patchwork of channels, floodplains, islands, and grasslands from above. Over the course of an hour, your pilot shares insights about the landscape while adjusting the route around wildlife movements and seasonal water levels. The view below […]
Three rocks rising from the Kalahari Desert have pulled people in for 100,000+ years, and this half-day excursion shows you why. You fly by helicopter from the Okavango Delta to Tsodilo Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwest Botswana, where a guide walks you through quartzite caves covered in over 4,500 rock paintings, some […]
A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River is one of the most relaxing and atmospheric ways to end the day. As the boat gently drifts along the river, the late afternoon light turns the water golden while flocks of birds skim the surface and the African sun slowly sinks behind the horizon. Keep your camera […]
Welcome to The Space, Maun’s creative heartbeat. Picture an art gallery inside a shipping container: compact, colourful, and brimming with imagination. That’s exactly what The Space is all about. Founded in 2019 by a collective of artists from the Okavango Delta, it was born from a simple idea; to create a sustainable income by doing […]
Elephant Havens near the Okavango Delta is Botswana’s only elephant orphanage, dedicated to rescuing orphaned and abandoned calves and easing human-elephant conflict. Caring for young elephants is no small feat. They are incredibly vulnerable and require bottle-feeding every three hours, along with constant emotional support; caretakers stay by their side day and night. The ultimate […]
Add a local twist to your safari with an immersive three-hour cultural visit through Maun. This tour doesn’t just reveal the town’s authentic character but also supports the community behind it. Think donkey carts trundling past, roadside vendors calling out their wares, splashes of street art, and plenty of everyday moments that bring Botswana to […]
There is nothing quite like the hush of a mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) safari, and while longer excursions exist, this one-hour introduction is a wonderful way to explore the waterways of the Thamalakane River. Setting off from Thamalakane River Lodge, you’ll glide silently along the reed-lined banks, guided by an expert poler who knows […]
A sunset boat cruise on the Thamalakane River is a fabulous way to ease into your Botswana adventure; no rush, just a front-row seat to the African golden hour. Departing at 5:30 PM from Thamalakane River Lodge, this leisurely one-hour motorised cruise sets the tone beautifully. Think glowing skies, mirror-like waters and the occasional hippo […]
Lunch at the Lookout Café turns mealtime into a sightseeing stop on the edge of the Batoka Gorge! From your table, you see the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi River below, and the mist from the Falls drifts across the gorge. Indoor and outdoor seating flows together, so you can move around while you […]
