Maun: A breathtaking aerial view of the landscape with a light aircraft flying over the vast wilderness, showcasing the beauty and adventure of this gateway to the Okavango Delta.

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Gateway to the Okavango, Moremi & the Kalahari

Maun is a small town in Botswana which has developed into the tourism capital of Botswana due to it being the gateway to the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve and also to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Makgadikgadi National Park. Usually, guests will fly into Maun and once they land at the airport, will be met by a guide who will direct them to the light aircraft which will take them into the untouched wilderness, or start their mobile camping safari from there.

Our Tours In Maun

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Botswana - 8-day Okavango to Chobe Mobile Camping Safari - Private Camping
Botswana – 8-day Okavango to Chobe Mobile Camping Safari – Private Camping
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8 days
From $2,505
Lion cubs walking away from the water's edge.
Botswana – 15-day Simba Safari – Group Camping
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15 days
From $3,120

Why Visit Maun?

Your safari launchpad

The town itself is small and dusty, home to 55,000 people and what feels like a similar amount of donkeys and cows, which make no effort to stay off the roads. Thanks to the money brought in by tourists, a number of good hotels have developed in Maun, as well as supermarkets. Any guests doing mobile camping safaris will have to stop off in one of these supermarkets to buy supplies before heading off into the delta.

Maun: A breathtaking aerial view of the landscape with two light aircrafts flying over the vast wilderness, showcasing the beauty and adventure of this gateway to the Okavango Delta.

Best Times To Visit Maun

Year-round hub, Delta-driven seasons

Maun is open all year; the “best” time depends on your Okavango goals.

🌀 July–October (Dry season, high water)

Peak wildlife viewing in the Delta and dependable water activities; note rising heat by late October.

🌀 December–March (Green season)

Excellent value, dramatic skies, and a great time to combine with the Pans or Kalahari.

🌀 April–June (Flood return & shoulder)

Waters rise from Angola; June often brings prime conditions at shoulder-season prices.

Gateway to the Delta’s Wild Heart

Maun: A breathtaking aerial view of the landscape with two light aircrafts flying over the vast wilderness, showcasing the beauty and adventure of this gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Maun: A stunning aerial view of the Okavango Delta with a light aircraft cruising above, highlighting the unique landscape and exciting adventure opportunities in this Botswana destination.
Maun Elephant taking a snack right outside the accommodation lodge.
A Maun river cruise with a blurred boat in the background and hippo sticking its ears and forehead out the water in the foreground
The resident hippo of the Maun accommodations, walking towards the river
A close up side view of a maun Hornbill with a seed in it's mouth.
Lions playing in the water with a safari vehicle approaching from behind.
Accommodation options of Maun
Morning walks in Maun next to the river. A lady enjoying the sky and a rabbit in the grass next to her.
Sunset river cruises in Maun
Beautiful table set for dinner overlooking the river in Maun with a sunset as the back drop
Maun's Thamo Telele accommodation chalets.
Horseback safari in Maun with Giraffes in the background
Guests in Maun enjoying a talk by a guide with zebra and giraffes
Zebras in Maun walking almost in single file along a road.
Maun: A breathtaking aerial view of the landscape with two light aircrafts flying over the vast wilderness, showcasing the beauty and adventure of this gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Maun: A stunning aerial view of the Okavango Delta with a light aircraft cruising above, highlighting the unique landscape and exciting adventure opportunities in this Botswana destination.
Maun Elephant taking a snack right outside the accommodation lodge.
A Maun river cruise with a blurred boat in the background and hippo sticking its ears and forehead out the water in the foreground
The resident hippo of the Maun accommodations, walking towards the river
A close up side view of a maun Hornbill with a seed in it's mouth.
Lions playing in the water with a safari vehicle approaching from behind.
Accommodation options of Maun
Morning walks in Maun next to the river. A lady enjoying the sky and a rabbit in the grass next to her.
Sunset river cruises in Maun
Beautiful table set for dinner overlooking the river in Maun with a sunset as the back drop
Maun's Thamo Telele accommodation chalets.
Horseback safari in Maun with Giraffes in the background
Guests in Maun enjoying a talk by a guide with zebra and giraffes
Zebras in Maun walking almost in single file along a road.

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Gateway to the Okavango.

Discover Maun, Botswana’s vibrant safari hub and the starting point for countless adventures into the Okavango Delta. In this blog section, travellers share stories of river journeys, cultural encounters, and the lively spirit of this frontier town. Each account reflects Maun’s unique blend of local charm, adventure, and anticipation—the perfect prelude to the wild beyond.