Okavango Delta Helicopter Scenic Flight

About the Adventure

Seeing the Okavango from the air is the only way to grasp its true scale. Lifting off from Maun in a helicopter with the doors removed, you fly low over the Delta's braided channels, papyrus swamps and palm-fringed islands, with nothing between you and the view. From above, the patterns of the floodplains reveal themselves along with the wildlife that depends on them: elephant herds wading between islands, pods of hippo in the lagoons, buffalo, giraffe and red lechwe splashing across the shallows. The doors-off setup makes it outstanding for photography, and your pilot will position the aircraft for the best angles and light. It's a short activity that easily fits into a day in Maun and gives context to everything you'll see on the ground or water.

Good to Know

• Strict luggage and loose-item rules apply on doors-off flights - secure phones and hats.
• Wear a light jacket; it's breezy with the doors removed.
• Weight limits and seating may apply - share passenger weights when booking.
• Flights can be timed around a mokoro trip on the same day.

Good to Pair With

• Okavango Mokoro Day Trip from Maun
• Moremi Game Reserve Full-Day Game Drive