Seronga Mokoro Trips
Seronga
The eastern village of Seronga organises traditional mokoro canoe trips run by a community cooperative of polers, with camping in the shallow marshes deep in the Delta.
Seronga lies at the end of the Panhandle's eastern bank and is the gateway to the heart of the Delta from the north. The Okavango Polers Trust, a community cooperative, runs traditional mokoro canoe trips. The polers stand at the stern and pole through shallow channels lined with water lilies and papyrus, while guests hike across islands in search of elephants, zebras and antelope, and can camp on wild islands for 1–3 nights. Prices are much more affordable than the luxury camps departing from Maun, and the proceeds benefit the community. You can reach Seronga by boat from Sepupa, or by self-drive via ferry and sandy roads. Follow the polers' instructions, keep quiet, and do not put your hands in the water.
Opening hours
Depends on itinerary; morning departure recommended
Nearby sights
- Guma Lagoon
- Okavango Panhandle Houseboats
- Sepupa Swamp Stop
- Tsodilo Hills
- Drotsky's Cabins
- Shakawe Riverside
- Mahango Core Area
- Buffalo Core Area, Bwabwata