Maun

Maun Overview

Set in a rural atmosphere, Maun has a range of modern stores and banks that cater for your travel needs, as well as a string of companies to help you make your way into the surrounding regions.

Historical and curio haven, inside the Nhabe Museum you can see exhibitions of photography, basket-weaving and art as well as baskets, screen-printing, paintings and pottery made by local artists which are on sale.

The Maun Festival is a two day celebration, in April, of art, music and culture, kicking off day one with a jovial parade through the streets of the village.

The Maun Game Reserve is a small stretch of woodland, where rare red lechwe and antelope can be seen grazing. Take a leisurely ‘booze cruise’ down the river or opt for a bird’s eye view with a plane or helicopter trip over Maun and its diverse surrounds.

Highlights & Places in Maun

The Nhabe Museum and Maun Festival provide a taste of the culture rooted in Botswana.

At a dinky 8km², Maun has its own game reserve which is flanked by the Thamalakane River.

Being Botswana’s tourist hub, Maun leads tourists into exploration of Botswana’s various regions.

Okavango Delta: Venture an exploration of Africa’s game, predators, scenery and birdlife with a makoro cruise down the Okavango Delta’s waterways.

Kalahari: Discover the ancient way of traditional bushmen; their culture, animal tracking and hunter gatherer skills; all set under the brilliant starry sky of the Kalahari Desert.

Makgadikgadi Pans: View the salt pans dappled between Kalahari sands; its vast open spaces scattered with wildlife and birdlife. 

Best Time to Visit Maun

When to Go

The best time to visit Maun is during the dry winter months from May to October. There is very little rainfall and the days are warm. The surrounding areas are full of wildlife and with grass being dry and flat it makes game and predators easier to spot.

Getting There & Getting Around

Getting To Maun

There are daily flights departing Johannesburg, arriving in Maun and direct flights to Maun from Cape Town are available on Mondays and Fridays.

Getting Around Maun

When in Maun, the best way to get around is by car. The roads and infrastructure are well maintained; however, keep a close eye on the road; donkeys and goats meander on and off roads.

Maun Tips : Know Before You Go

ATMs:
There are plenty ATMs in Maun.

Forex/Money:
There are banks and foreign exchange bureaus available in Maun.

Credit/Debit cards:
Credit and debit cards are accepted in most stores although American Express and Diners Club are less common and not accepted in all outlets.

Internet availability: 
There are internet cafés in Maun. 

Drinking water: 
It is advised that you drink bottled water when traveling in Botswana. Tap water is not recommended for consumption by tourists so be sure to ask whether ice cubes used in drinks are from tap or bottled water. Also, brushing your teeth should be done with bottled water too.

Hospitals & Medical: 
General health care quality and availability in Maun is of a high standard. Visit your doctor 4-6 weeks before your trip departure and enquire about medical vaccinations and inoculations required for the area.

Visa Requirements:
Most country’s citizens will not be required to organise a visa before entering the country but will need a valid passport as well as confirmed return tickets. 

Maun Map