These local operators in southern Africa publish canoe, kayak or mokoro trips on their own websites; each card quotes the company's own line.
Which safari operators run canoe or mokoro trips in southern Africa?
The 19 operators below are based in southern Africa and each run canoe, kayak or mokoro trips, quoted on their cards, with how they run trips and their published price where they give one. The first three on this page are Brave Africa Safaris, Bush Baby Calls and Bushlife Safaris, in alphabetical order.
Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table holds 245 companies with a head office in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe: the ones ChatGPT named on two or more days between 5 October and 1 November 2026 in answers to the safari questions Uncompromised Travel asks every day and the operators in those countries with 20 or more reviews on SafariBookings. Their websites were read on 2 November 2026, with their reviews on SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot. This page carries the operators in it for which a line from its own website, as read, can be quoted showing that it is based in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe and runs canoe, kayak or mokoro trips: 19 operators. Where a website does not give its office, the office on its SafariBookings profile is used. Companies whose websites describe them as planners, agents or destination management companies, or do not say whether they run their own trips, are left out. Cards are in alphabetical order. Prices are shown as each company published them, in its own currency, never converted. No company paid to be on this page.
Walking safaris, mokoro water safaris, boating safaris and village visits (Khwai Village) offered; funds from tourism in Khwai go to local people and projects.
How it runs trips
Private trips: private vehicle for families with kids under 12, private car or whole camp available on request.
Published price
Taste of Botswana: 3 nights, from USD 1,935 per person.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 2 out of 5 from 1 review; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 22 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Serviced mobile camping in Chobe, Savuti and Moremi
Canoe and mokoro
Mobile camping is a core product. 5-day Chobe, Savuti and Moremi: fully serviced (spacious dome or Meru-style tents with stretcher beds, bedrolls, linen and pillows; chef, camp assistant and full camp setup and breakdown by the team). 6-day version in a small group with a mokoro excursion.
Based in
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
How it runs trips
Private tours and small-group safaris are both offered; the 6-day trip is labelled 'Small Group'.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 289 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 147 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Private mobile, walking and horse safaris in Botswana
Canoe and mokoro
Walking safaris in the Okavango Delta (3 night, no vehicles), plus mokoro trips; community work with the Okavango Kopano Mekoro Community Trust on the Okavango Delta Ride.
Serviced camping safaris in Moremi, Khwai and Savuti
Canoe and mokoro
Mokoro (traditional canoe) excursions on the Khwai River, Chobe River boat cruises and a possible visit to Bushman rock paintings at Savuti 'if time permits'.
How it runs trips
Private and small group safaris plus tours with set departure dates.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.8 out of 5 from 90 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Guided walking safaris in the Okavango Delta, Moremi and the Makgadikgadi; a cultural safari to its home village of Jao (Bayeyi tribe, about 400 inhabitants), reached by boat or mokoro, minimum three nights, stay in a tent or traditional house.
Based in
Maun, Botswana (head office).
Reviews
Google: 5 out of 5 from 2 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Small-group mobile safaris through Botswana and Namibia
Canoe and mokoro
Walking and cultural elements appear in itineraries: a game walk and mokoro day at Nguma Lagoon, Tsodilo Hills bushman paintings, a guided walk and Himba village visits at Epupa Falls (16 Day Namibian), Bushmen rock art at Savuti, an optional traditional village visit at Victoria Falls.
Published price
2026 rates per person sharing, USD: 5 Day Luxury Delta (5 days, low and high USD 4 300); 5 Day Moremi (low USD 3 000, high USD 3 500); 7 Day Central Kalahari (low USD 4 450, high USD 4 900); 9 Day Classic (low USD 4 980, high USD 5 775); 11 Day Transfrontier Kalahari (low USD 7 200, high USD 7 700); 13 Day Botswana Explorer (low USD 6 650, high USD 7 650); 15 Day Circular (USD 8 950); 16 Day Namibian (USD 8 000, private on request); 20 Day combined (USD 10 850, private on request); combined 7 day Kalahari and 9 day Classic, 16 days (low USD 8 500, high USD 9 650).
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Mobile tented camping safaris with specialist guides
Canoe and mokoro
Guided island walks in the Okavango Delta, mokoro excursions with polers provided by the Okavango Mokoro Community Trust and game walks on the island where the mokoro safari camps, including learning about traditional medicinal trees and herbs.
How it runs trips
Private safaris, exclusive to the guest, their travel partners and family.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 42 reviews; Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Walking safaris are offered ('Walking, canoeing, day & night drives, birding, fishing and boating'; game viewing 'primarily on foot or on the canoes').
Serviced mobile safaris around Okavango, Moremi and Chobe
Canoe and mokoro
Day 1 of the Moremi tour includes camp activities from traditional cooking master classes to traditional games; an optional Mokoro ride in Khwai Concession is offered on Day 2.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviews; Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 14 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
3 of the 19 operators on this page publish a price with its currency; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.
Brave Africa Safaris: Taste of Botswana: 3 nights, from USD 1,935 per person.
Penduka Safaris: 2026 rates per person sharing, USD: 5 Day Luxury Delta (5 days, low and high USD 4 300); 5 Day Moremi (low USD 3 000, high USD 3 500); 7 Day Central Kalahari (low USD 4 450, high USD 4 900); 9 Day Classic (low USD 4 980, high USD 5 775); 11 Day Transfrontier Kalahari (low USD 7 200, high USD 7 700); 13 Day Botswana Explorer (low USD 6 650, high USD 7 650); 15 Day Circular (USD 8 950); 16 Day Namibian (USD 8 000, private on request); 20 Day combined (USD 10 850, private on request); combined 7 day Kalahari and 9 day Classic, 16 days (low USD 8 500, high USD 9 650).
Unfold Africa Safaris: Moremi photographic from USD 700 per day; self-drive from USD 650 per night.
How do they run their trips?
13 of the 19 operators on this page say how they run trips (private, scheduled or overland); for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.
Brave Africa Safaris: Private trips: private vehicle for families with kids under 12, private car or whole camp available on request.
Bush Baby Calls: Private-style group trips priced by group size (2, 4, 6 or 8 pax).
Bushlife Safaris: Little Vundu Camp can be hired for exclusive use.
Cuckoo Safaris: Private tours and small-group safaris are both offered; the 6-day trip is labelled 'Small Group'.
Embrace Safaris: Guests have the entire camp to themselves and a private guide; minimum 4 pax and maximum 9 pax.
Moonstroll Safaris: Private and small group safaris plus tours with set departure dates.
Mosu Safari Tours: Private trips (the Private Safari, minimum 2 pax) and small-group safaris of a maximum of 8 people.
Nalange Mobile Safaris: Private and small-group safaris are offered.
Natureways Safaris: Scheduled safaris can be joined via the safari calendar and new departures can be opened for a minimum of 2 people.
River Horse Safaris: Private trips are confirmed on minimum payment of six guests.
Travel Creations Botswana: Private safaris, exclusive to the guest, their travel partners and family.
Unfold Africa Safaris: Private small-party trips: 'Your own vehicle and guide'.
Wild For Game Safaris: Private mobile safaris.
What do they say about children?
6 of the 19 operators on this page publish a child or family policy; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.
Brave Africa Safaris: Children aged 7 and over accepted; four-person family tent; kids menu; private vehicle for families with kids under 12.
Mosu Safari Tours: A 10-day Family Luxury Safari (6 pax maximum, non-participatory camping and lodging) is sold.
Natureways Safaris: Child policy: children under 14 are not recommended on canoe safaris for safety reasons and are not accepted with mixed groups; they are welcome if the trip is private or with other families.
River Horse Safaris: Generally 15 years is the minimum age; exceptions for 12-14 year olds on a private trip accompanied by parents and a support boat carrying provisions and younger children can be provided on request.
Travel Creations Botswana: Family safaris are offered on several trip pages.
Tusk & Mane Safaris: Family groups welcome.
Canoe and mokoro safari operators in southern Africa: the questions people ask
How is the order on this page worked out?
Cards are in alphabetical order. The order is not a judgement of quality.
Which publish a price per person per day or night?
1 of the 19 does: Unfold Africa Safaris. Each one's own website gives the figure, quoted under What do they charge.
Which run private trips on your own dates?
13 of the 19 do: Brave Africa Safaris, Bush Baby Calls, Cuckoo Safaris, Embrace Safaris, Moonstroll Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Nalange Mobile Safaris, Natureways Safaris, River Horse Safaris, Travel Creations Botswana, Tusk & Mane Safaris, Unfold Africa Safaris and Wild For Game Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which run scheduled departures you can join?
2 of the 19 do: Moonstroll Safaris and Natureways Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which help with self-drive trips?
2 of the 19 do: Nalange Mobile Safaris and Unfold Africa Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which run mobile camping safaris?
17 of the 19 do: Brave Africa Safaris, Bush Baby Calls, Bushlife Safaris, Cuckoo Safaris, David Foot Safaris, Embrace Safaris, Moonstroll Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Nalange Mobile Safaris, Natureways Safaris, Okavango Walking Safaris, Penduka Safaris, River Horse Safaris, Travel Creations Botswana, Unfold Africa Safaris, Wild For Game Safaris and Xaa Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which use vehicles of their own?
1 of the 19 does: Penduka Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which publish a child or family policy?
6 of the 19 do: Brave Africa Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Natureways Safaris, River Horse Safaris, Travel Creations Botswana and Tusk & Mane Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which have guest reviews on SafariBookings, Google or Trustpilot?
15 of the 19 do: Brave Africa Safaris, Bush Baby Calls, Cuckoo Safaris, Embrace Safaris, Moonstroll Safaris, Mosu Safari Tours, Nalange Mobile Safaris, Natureways Safaris, Okavango Walking Safaris, Penduka Safaris, River Horse Safaris, Travel Creations Botswana, Unfold Africa Safaris, Wild For Game Safaris and Xaa Safaris. Each platform's rating and count are on the card, never added together.
Can I book these trips through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Each card has the company's own enquiry link.
How were these operators chosen?
Each one is an operator in the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table whose own website shows that it is based in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe and runs canoe, kayak or mokoro trips. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
How current are these facts?
Each company's website was read on 2 November 2026. Prices, departures and reviews change, so confirm them with the operator before you book.
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: facts each operator published on its own website, read on 2 November 2026, with reviews per platform (SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot), from the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table. Operators whose websites would not open are not on this page. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company paid to appear or for its place. Prices are in the currency each company showed and were not converted. How this site earns · How we work.
Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026
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