Oddball's Camp in the Okavango Delta

Oddballs offers both Mokoro and Walking Safaris

A mokoro (plural: mekoro) is a type of canoe commonly used in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. It is propelled through the shallow waters of the delta by standing in the stern and pushing with a pole (engagie), in the same manner as punting.

Makoros are traditionally made by digging out the trunk of a large straight tree, such as a sausage tree (Kigelia tree).

Modern mekoro, however, are increasingly made of fibre-glass although Oddalls Camp is one of the few remaining camps that still uses the traditional hand-hewn mekoro

Mokoro safaris are a popular way for visitors to the delta to explore the myriad of crystal-clear channels, lagoons, sweeping floodplains and palm-studded islands.

Game viewing can be spectacular as the mokoro allows you to view wildlife and birds that come to the water's edge at very close range in all safety.

Oddballs offers both Mokoro excursions from the base camp - usually lasting 2-3 hours in the afternoon, or for those that can spend a minimum of four nights - A full Mokoro Trail allowing guests to go out on mokoro with their own personal Guide - one Guide to each two Guests - and camp in the 'bush'.

For a complete Itinerary on the Mokoro Trails offered by Oddballs Camp please click here

Walking Safaris - really the 'only' way to go out on safari!

Oddballs offers walking safaris on Chief's Island in the Okavango Delta. Walking safaris usually take place in the relative cool of the early morning and are conducted at a pace to suit you. Each two guests have their own professional Guide so you are not part of a large group. Walks usually last around 3 hours.

During the cooler months some guests prefer to pack a picnic lunch and spend most of the day out on their walking adventure.

Safety is of paramount importance to Odballs Camp - before leaving for your walking safari your professsional Guide will instruct you on safety measures, and throughout your walk will ensure that you avoid any potentially dangerous situation.