Maun: Xhoo Community Experience Maun: Xhoo Community Experience
ID: GYG1419342-O-2167015
Category:
Country: Botswana
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a scenic helicopter journey to Xhoo Village for an authentic cultural experience, local cuisine and storytelling in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
Support the people of Xhoo by joining us for an immersive experience of cultural exchange, storytelling, and local cuisine. After a breath-taking scenic en-route over the Okavango Delta. Xhoo is a small rural village near Maun which borders a wildlife concession in the Okavango Delta. The community is excited to share their lifestyle with visitors and in turn learn about other cultures and ways of life in this 3-hour experience. This project is run by Mmila Mela — a registered Non- Profit Organisation — which has been working with Xhoo since 2021 to help develop community support structures and income generating activities. 25% of your payment is donated to the organisation which goes towards supporting the operational costs of their development initiatives. The community has no access to reliable sources of income and few job opportunities. Their lifestyles are predominantly subsistence based — relying mostly on livestock rearing and gathering of natural resources.
Highlights
- Discover the Delta in a helicopter and support community-led tourism.
- Experience authentic village life in the Okavango Delta.
- Share stories, traditions and local cuisine with the community.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Weight Limit: Should any guests weigh over 100kg individually or a combination of 3+ guests over 90kgs, we may need to upgrade the helicopter type, which may come with an additional cost.
Flight times are approximate and may change due to weather, air traffic, aircraft maintenance or other unforeseen operational circumstances, and you will be entitled to a refund in case of a long delay.
The pilot's narration during the flight is available in English only
Guests can bring a camera bag and equipment on the flight
Helicopter Horizons Office, located opposite the Maun International Airport main entrance
INCLUDED
- 45 minute total flight time
- Departure tax
- 3-hour village life experience with private guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
