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Boat Cruise Full Day

Boat Cruise Full Day

USD115 per person

A full day boat cruise experience in the Thamalakane River. The cruise begins along the Boro river, one the main channels of the Okavango Delta. The experience is suitable for pairs, family and larger groups. The full day cruise scenrery is perfect for birdwatcing and photography. There is a guided walk included in the itinerary and a stop where you can enjoy a breakfast and lunch break.

8 Hours
  • Destination
  • Departure
    Thamalakane River Lodge
  • Departure Time
    08:00 Hrs
  • Return Time
    16:00 Hrs
  • Included
    Boat Cruise Full Day
    Return Transfer
    Air-conditioned vehicle
    2 Waters pp
    Lunch Pack
    Personal Guide
  • Not Included
    Curio purchases
    Hotel transfers (can be arranged at an additional cost)
    Water
    Departure Taxes
    Traditional snack and drink
    Entry Fees
    Scheduled Group Tour
    Breakfast
1
Departure from Thamalakane River Lodge
The boat cruise begins at Thamalakane River Lodge at 8am.
2
Cruise to Island
The boat cruise continues into the Boro river for 2-3 hours.
3
Guided walk on island
Guests will disembark the boat and enjoy a walk lead by the professional guide.
4
Lunch break
Mid way through the cruise, there will be a lunch stop enjoyed on the island. Packed lunched are provided however, guests are welcome to bring their own snacks.
5
Return to Thamalakane River Lodge
After lunch, they return to the boat and cruise back to the Lodge.

TOUR LOCATION

The Thamalakane River is located in Botswana in the southern part of the Okavango Delta. Thamalakane River, just 19kms from Maun, and en route to the famous Moremi Game Reserve. The Okavango Delta is where the wild things are: an immense, waterlogged oasis alive with elephants and birdlife, adrift in the middle of Kalahari sands. The real magic of the Delta lies in its water, trickling through from far away highlands, and spreading across the channels and floodplains.

The Thamalakane River is located in Botswana in the southern part of the Okavango Delta. Thamalakane River, just 19kms from Maun, and en route to the famous Moremi Game Reserve. The Okavango Delta is where the wild things are: an immense, waterlogged oasis alive with elephants and birdlife, adrift in the middle of Kalahari sands. The real magic of the Delta lies in its water, trickling through from far away highlands, and spreading across the channels and floodplains. During winter in the Kalahari, when the sun has baked the earth bare and turned the desert its driest, water fills the Okavango; transforming the floodplains into a Noah’s Ark of African wildlife. As the water brings life to the delta, its local residents shape and recreate it. Termites slowly build mounds into islands, germinated with palm trees by passing elephants. Waterways open and close on the whim of wide-bottomed hippos, carving out channels where they crash through reeds, and leaving room behind them for exploration by mokoro. The Okavango has many faces, which change throughout the year, prompted by that most unpredictable diva of all: the weather. Water levels rise and drop, expanding and shrinking islands, while animals move where the life is easiest and the grass greenest. In a few days, a sandy road driven by vehicle can become a waterway of unknowable depth, prompting a safari by boat instead. Where and when you stay in the Okavango Delta will hugely influence what you do in the bush each day, the animals you’re most likely to see and finally, the safari experience you’ll have. The delta’s watery heart is best discovered by mokoro through shallow channels and floodplains, as well as crossing the islands on foot. For less water and more of the big game, visit a camp on its drier edges (including Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai Community Area), jump on a vehicle and seek out the animals hiding in the woodlands.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

  • This activity is booked for a minimum of 2 pax
  • Rates for larger groups: 3-5 Pax - $180, 6-9 Pax - $160
  • Boat crusies are seasonal and water-level dependant
  • Guests can be picked up from lodges in Maun at an additional cost
  • Guests can enquire about overnight options from $250pppn
  • Additional meals and drinks can be ordered at the nearby hotel restaurant before departure
  • Boat cruises for larger groups can be organised upon request
  • Hotel transfers within Maun (can be arranged at an additional cost)

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