What are you looking for?

Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY

Maun in the Okavango Delta

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

At the edge of the wild, your journey begins in Maun. Resting where the Okavango Delta floodplains meet the Thamalakane River is more than a place to land. It’s a gentle beginning before the Delta’s vast wilderness. The threshold between the familiar and the wild, Maun is a bustling frontier town that serves as a gateway to northern Botswana.

Poling through the Okavango Delta on Mokoro in Green Season
Tuludi Camp is a perfect base for exploring the Okavango Delta. | Photo: Tuludi Camp

There’s a moment just before the plane touches down in Maun when you’ll catch a glimpse of what lies ahead. Waterways glinting in the sun. Channels curling through reeds like brushstrokes. An image that’ll mark a core memory in your safari adventure.

For most luxury travellers, Maun is not the destination itself, but a moment of passage. A place where your boots first touch Botswana’s wild soil before you lift off again, bound for a luxury lodge on the Delta. Even if your time here is brief, Maun matters. It’s the silent hand guiding your journey north.

A Launchpad into the Extraordinary

Aerial view of Maun International Airport in Botswana
Maun International Airport in Botswana. | Photo: Getty Images

Maun exists to make the Okavango Delta accessible. From Maun International Airport, you’re just under an hour’s flight away from some of the most remote, soul-stirring safari experiences on the continent.

By embracing the spirit of a fly-in safari, you’ll be prioritising your time, your comfort, and your experience of untouched Africa. If you’re looking at Maun in Okavango Delta safari packages, you’re already on the right path. Now it’s just a matter of how far into the wilderness you want to go.

Planning From Maun: Guidance for Seamless Travel

Pool deck at a luxury lodge in the Okavango Delta | Photo credits: Chief’s Camp
A&K Sanctuary Chief’s Camp located on Chief’s Island in the Delta. | Photo credits: Chief’s Camp

For luxury travellers, Maun is not a base; it’s a brief connection point. If you’re planning a luxury Delta experience and passing through Maun, Discover Africa organises luxury transfers to get you there in style.

  • Book a private or shared charter on a light aircraft

Through your chosen luxury lodge, a flight will be booked for you. All those travelling along with you will land right on the airstrip of the lodge.  You’ll then be met by friendly lodge personnel who will guide you to your luxury accommodation.

  • Enjoy a helicopter ride straight to your lodge

A helicopter transfer is perfect for those seeking a direct travel option to their destination. With scenic views of the Delta, and in some cases, open-door flights to allow for unbelievable photography moments.

Next Step: Planning Your Adventure to the Okavango Delta Through Maun

Game drive in the Okavango Delta showcasing why Botswana is safe for safari travel.
Game Drive in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. | Photo: Sanctuary Baines’ Camp

You’ll already feel it, that quiet pull towards the wild. Towards still mornings, golden light and the deep exhale of being somewhere completely unspoiled. So whether you’re flying over hippo channels, poling through mist on a mokoro, or walking back to camp under a sky full of stars, know that your invaluable adventure to the Okavango Delta starts in the quiet dust and hum of Maun.

Discover Africa safari experts are here to guide you through planning this epic experience. To listen, and to point the way.

Ready when you are.

Ready to plan your tailor-made safari?

933 Reviews - 5/5 Stars

Craft your journey with the expertise of our dedicated Africa Safari Experts

Start Planning

What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us

star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon
Trustpilot review

"I worked with Adelle on our travel itinerary and from start to finish she was incredibly. She arranged all flights, transfers, accommodations and tours perfectly! The accommodations and tours were beyond our expectations! The entire experience was seamless ..."

Elizabeth Conte, United States•28 Sep 2026•

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon
Trustpilot review

"It was an amazing experience. We were worried about lodging and game drives but it turned out that Bianca did an amazing job arranging everything for us. I would highly recommend Bianca and Discover Africa if you ever decide to do a Safari."

Andrea Illescas, United States•23 Aug 2026•

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon
Trustpilot review

"Fantastic unforgettable memories from this Kenya Tanzania migration tour! Great for all accommodations, game drives and meals."

Alan, Italy•22 Aug 2026•

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon

"We had a truly magical safari experience perfectly planned & organised for us by Susan Veldman at Discover Africa. We flew from Cape Town to Hoedspruit and then seamlessly transferred to the most beautiful lodge in the Karongwe private game reserve. ..."

David Forbes, United Kingdom•03 Feb 2026•

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon

"We have just returned from the most incredible 2 week trip in Africa, travelling to Kruger National Park, Cape Town and Victoria Falls - it was made all the more special by the incredible guidance, planning and organisation of Discover Africa, specifically ..."

Anita Panikkar, Australia•10 Jan 2026•

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon

"We had an amazing experience at Walkers Plains Camp. The wildlife viewing was superb from start to finish. Our guide Millie and tracker were super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and made the game drives an absolute pleasure. The camp was very luxuriou..."

Sue Panayiotes, United Kingdom•28 Dec 2025•

Read More
View All Testimonials

Our safari traveller reviews are independently verified and sourced from trusted third-party review platforms.