Day Tours In Botswana

Our Choice Of The Top 10 Botswana Day Tours

When it comes to exploring the great outdoors, few countries can compare to Botswana. With its vast open spaces, stunning wildlife and rich culture, Botswana is a nature lovers and photographers' paradise.

Day tours or half-day tours are perfect for those who have a few hours or a day free to explore an area, maybe between international and domestic flights or pre or post a safari.

There are many different day trips, including cultural, nature, and adventure activities. These tours can (and do) also include game viewing, sunset cruises, helicopter, cultural, historical and shopping options, to mention only a few.

Uyaphi.com offers a variety of Botswana day tours, perfect for visitors who want to experience the country's culture, nature, and adventure. With so many different options available, there's something for everyone!

So with that said, let us start with our choice of the must-do Botswana day tours.

Some of our top 10-day tours include:

Day Tours Departing From Maun

First up is a selection of the seven top-day tour options that depart from Maun, the gateway into the Okavango.

A popular town that one will 100% visit when on a Botswana safari as it is is the departure point or ending point to all things related to visiting the Okavango Delta and/or Moremi Reserve.

1. Okavango Delta Mokoro Day Tour

Glide effortlessly Across The Waters Of The Okavango

If you're looking for an unforgettable safari experience, a trip to the Delta is a must. Gliding through the waterways in a traditional mokoro canoe is a unique and wonderful way to see Botswana's wildlife and beautiful scenery.

You'll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Africa's most impressive animals and see the Delta in a way that few people ever do.

Best for; Those who want one last Okavango experience, those who perhaps missed out on a Mokoro experience.

• Tour Duration: Half Day / Full Day Options
• Departs: Maun

2. Okavango Delta Boat Tour

Experience The Okavango Delta's Meandering waterways and lagoons

An Okavango Boat Safari offers an up-close view of the delta's wildlife and a chance to explore the many islands that make up the delta.

You'll enjoy the beautiful scenery, and thrilling close-up wildlife and birdlife encounters on this short safari.

Best for; Photography, birding and those with a few hours free and those who missed out on water-based activities while on safari.

• Tour Duration: Half Day / Full Day Options
• Departs: Maun

3. Okavango Delta Horseback Safari

Horseback Excursions Are Ideal For Viewing An Incredible Variety Of Wildlife

Okavango Horseback Safari offers guests the opportunity to explore Botswana's beautiful Delta on horseback. Riders will enjoy stunning views of the African bushveld and get up close and personal with Botswana's wildlife in a more harmonious way with the natural environment that surrounds one.

If you love horse riding, you will 100% love this option (multiple-day safaris are available should you desire).

Best for; Those looking for a completely different safari experience and those who can ride a horse.

• Tour Duration: Half Day / Full Day Options
• Departs: Maun

4. Scenic Flights Over The Okavango Delta

The Most Breathtaking Experience Imaginable 500 Feet Above The Okavango

A scenic flight over the Delta is a must-do activity for any visitor to Botswana. The views from the sky are breathtaking, and you'll get to see some of the most beautiful parts of this amazing country.

So if you're looking for a truly unique experience, be sure to book a scenic flight over the Okavango.

An expensive option but well worth the cash outlay.

Best for; Those who would like to view and photograph the Okavango waterways from above and those who missed out on a fly- safari.

• Tour Duration: From 45 minutes and upwards
• Departs: Maun

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5. A Helicopter Day Tour To The Tsodilo Hills

Explore The Tsodilo Hills On Foot And View The Okavango From A Helicopter

A helicopter tour to the Tsodilo Hills is a unique and unforgettable experience. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its ancient rock paintings, with rock art that is up to 24 000 years old.

You'll get to see some of the most beautiful landscapes in Botswana from the air and learn more about this fascinating area from your knowledgeable guide/ pilot.

A rather expensive option, but again well worth the effort and time should you have a few free hours. One of our favourite options out of Maun.

Best for; Those who would like to visit the Tsodilo Hills and those looking for something more historical and cultural.

• Tour Duration: Half Day / Full Day Options
• Departs: Maun

6. A Full Day Moremi Game Reserve Tour

Explore The Moremi Game Reserve And Her Wildlife On A Private Tour

A full day safari in Moremi is the perfect way to spend your time in Botswana. This world-renowned reserve offers excellent game viewing opportunities and a chance to see some of Africa's most iconic wildlife species.

You'll also enjoy a delicious picnic bush lunch overlooking the waters and bushveld of the iconic Okavango waterway.

Best for; those with a full day free looking for one last safari before heading home and those who still have space free on their memory cards and need another 1000 photographs :)

• Tour Duration: Full Day Options
• Departs: Maun

7. A Full Day Nxai Pan National Park Tour

Photograph The Famous Baines Baobabs And Wildlife On Nxai Pan

Enjoy a full day safari at Nxai Pan National Park. This park is home to many different animals, including lions, elephants, and antelopes and is within a few hour's drive of Maun.

You'll also have the opportunity to see the beautiful African landscape up close and the famed Baines Baobabs, if time allows. Ideally, a visit to Nxai Pan National Park should include at least one night of camping in the wilds.

Best for; A excellent day tour that offers something different to Botswana's famed safari destinations.

• Rates From: Full Day Options (Or Overnight)
• Tour Duration:
• Departs: Maun

Day Tours Departing From Kasane

A small selection of day tours and trips for those starting or ending their safari in the small northern Botswana town of Kasane. These are stand-alone safari options should one have a few free hours or a day to spare.

8. A Half-Day Chobe National Park Tour

Discover And Photograph Diverse Wildlife Along The Chobe River

A half-day Chobe National Park Game Drive is an excellent option for those who want to explore the beauty of the Chobe National Park one last time. You'll get to see plenty of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and numerous antelope species, and you'll also have the chance to take in the stunning scenery.

The game drive will last for approximately three to four hours, and you'll be able to choose between a morning or afternoon departure.

Best for; Photography, birding and wildlife sightings, safari options are short, making them perfect for those who have a few hours free between flights or transfers.

• Tour Duration: 3-4 Hours
• Departs: Kasane

9. A Sunset Cruise On The Chobe River

Wonderful Wildlife Sightings On A Romantic Chobe River Sunset Cruise

A sunset cruise on the Chobe is the perfect way to end a day or safari in Botswana. As the sun sets, you will be treated to beautiful views of the river and its wildlife. You will also enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks onboard the cruise boat. What could be better than that?

Photographing wildlife from a different perspective, especially the large elephant population and pods of hippopotamus.

Best for; Those looking to combine a dining experience with a wildlife and sunset adventure.

• Tour Duration: 3 Hours
• Departs: Kasane

10. Victoria Falls Day Tour From Kasane

Explore And Experience The Mighty Victoria Falls On A Guide Day Tour

From Kasane, a day tour to Zimbabwe or Zambia's mighty Victoria Falls is the perfect way to spend a day. You will see one of the world's most stunning natural wonders and experience one or two of the adventure activities available.

Passports and maybe visas are required for this activity and a full day's worth of free time.

Best for; Those who have the time and want to experience one of Africa's most incredible waterfalls. Ideal for photographers, shoppers and families.

• Tour Duration: Full Day
• Departs: Kasane

Bonus Day Tour That Is A Must Do Activity In Botswana

11. Meet The Kalahari Meerkat Tour

Meet The Kalahari Desert Meerkats On the Edge of Botswana's Makgadikgadi Pans

The Kalahari Meerkat Tour is a unique opportunity to see these amazing little creatures up close and learn more about their behaviour and ecology. If they are around, meet up with the research team who have been studying the meerkats for many years. This is not a day tour per se but more of a safari activity available when staying at the below-listed lodges.

Highly recommended and a must-do when near the Magadikgadi Salt Pans.

Best for; Photography and general all-around natural experience, if you have the family in tow, children of all ages will love this option.

• Tour Duration: Half Day / Full Day Options
• Departs: Planet Baobab, Jacks camp or San Camp

Botswana is a nature lover's and photographer's paradise, with vast open spaces, stunning wildlife, and rich culture. Day tours are perfect for those who have a few hours or a day free to explore an area, and there are many different options available, including cultural, nature, and adventure activities.

At Uyaphi.com, we offer a variety of day tours in Botswana that are perfect for visitors who want to experience the country's culture, nature, and adventure.

With so many different options available, there's something for everyone!