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Maun and surrounds

Maun und UmgebungMaun region in Botswana

Maun is the capital of the North West District (Ngamiland) and is located in northern Botswana on the southeastern edge of the Okavango Basin. The area around Maun is the perfect location to discover the legendary Okavango Delta. There are many accommodations here that are cheaper than in the Okavango Delta itself.

The gateway to the Okavango Delta

Maun is the starting point for touring the Okavango Delta and thus lives essentially from Okavango tourism. Many tourists do not leave the airport at all, but take a small plane to their destination in the Delta. A variety of experienced bush pilots are ready to take the visitors to their destination as many camps are very remote and difficult to reach. From Maun there are also flights to the Chobe National Park, the Moremi Game Reserve and the Central Kalahari region. So there is a lot of activity around the airport.

Maun Hippos

Places of interest and activities in Maun and surroundings

Here you will find an overview of activities, highlights and sights in and around Maun. The small but vibrant city in northern Botswana is the perfect location to discover the legendary Okavango Delta or Moremi Game Reserve. Boat tours, scenic flights, game drives, etc are offered by a variety of activity operators from Maun. 

Maun region

Accommodation in the Maun region

Boteti Tented CampObservation deck © Sun Destinations

Boteti Tented Camp

Rustic camp on the Boteti river

Boteti Tented Camp is situated on the banks of the Boteti River, about 45 minutes outside Maun, offering the authentic atmosphere of a small bush camp. Its location makes the camp particularly suitable as a base or stopover before or after a safari in the Okavango Delta and the surrounding wilderness areas. The Boteti is an important tributary of the Okavango system and a vital water source for the dry Kalahari plains, Nxai Pan and the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. As a result, the river attracts a wide variety of wildlife and bird species, including hippos and crocodiles.

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Discovery Bed and BreakfastChalet © Discovery Bed and Breakfast

Discovery Bed & Breakfast

Unique guest house in Maun

Discovery Bed & Breakfast is a charming, family-run guesthouse in Maun, Botswana, that delights visitors with its African-inspired style and warm atmosphere. Located just outside the town center, near the Thamalakane River, it offers travelers a peaceful retreat and at the same time an ideal base for excursions to the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. In addition to relaxing on the lodge grounds, guests can enjoy birdwatching in the surrounding area or take walks along the river.

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Island Safari LodgeGarden and Boma © Island Safari Lodge

Island Safari Lodge

Affordable lodge in Maun

Island Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River near Maun, within a private island reserve covering approximately 300 hectares, about 10 km from Maun Airport. The property is surrounded by a landscape characterised by riverine woodland and large indigenous trees, with views across the natural floodplain. When the floodplain is not inundated, the neighbouring land is used by the local community for agriculture and livestock farming. During the first half of the 20th century, the site was known as a remote camping area, until development of the lodge began in the early 1970s. The lodge opened its doors in 1973.

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Maun LodgeEntrance © Maun Lodge

Maun Lodge

Hotel and conference center in Maun

Maun Lodge is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River in the Boseja area of Maun, providing convenient access to the Okavango Delta. Maun town centre is approximately 2.5 km away, while Maun Airport is around 4 km from the lodge. Its location combines easy access to the town and airport with the natural setting of the Thamalakane River. The lodge was established on 1 October 1999 and has since developed into a larger hotel operation catering to business travellers, holidaymakers and safari guests.

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Mochaba CrossingEntrance area © Mochaba Crossing

Mochaba Crossing

At home between Maun, Moremi, and the Okavango

Mochaba Crossing is located approximately 30 km from Maun, on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta, offering an ideal combination of tranquillity and wilderness. The diverse surroundings range from lagoons and seasonal floodplains to wooded savannah. From Mochaba Crossing, guests can also access the NG/32 concession managed by the Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust (OKMCT). This community-managed area offers the opportunity to experience the Okavango Delta’s water-rich landscape in a traditional way, particularly on mokoro excursions.

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Mokoro LodgeBungalows © Mokoro Lodge

Mokoro Lodge

Lodge and Self-catering close to Maun

Mokoro Lodge is an affordable lodge located at the entrance to Maun in the Boseja district on Francistown Road, making it conveniently situated for travellers who want to explore Maun or need accommodation before or after a stay in the Okavango Delta. The lodge is situated on Plot 1228, approximately 7 km from Maun Airport. Airport transfers can be arranged on request. The name “Mokoro” refers to the traditional dugout canoe of the Okavango region, one of the characteristic means of transport used in the Delta.

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Sedia HotelEntrance area © Sedia Hotel

Sedia Hotel

Charming boutique hotel at the Thamalakane river

The charming Sedia Hotel is located in Maun’s Sedie district on the banks of the Thamalakane River and is surrounded by extensive, shady gardens. Situated approximately 6 km from Maun Airport and around 10 km from the town centre, the hotel is well suited both for a stay in Maun and as accommodation before or after a safari in the Okavango Delta. Set within spacious gardens, the well-maintained property offers a peaceful setting while also providing an ideal location for guests looking to relax between safari activities.

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Thamalakane River LodgeBabbler Chalets © Thamalakane River Lodge

Thamalakane River Lodge

Lodge between Maun and Moremi

Thamalakane River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River in the Sexaxa area, approximately 19 km north of Maun on the road to the Moremi Game Reserve. From the turn-off on Shorobe Road, it is another 700 m to the lodge. The drive from Maun Airport takes around 20 minutes. The lodge is set within established riverine woodland with mature trees, reed-lined riverbanks and numerous waterbirds, while the communal areas and accommodation offer extensive views of the river. This combines easy access to Maun with a natural setting on the edge of the Okavango region.

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Thamo TeleleHorse Riding at Thamo Telele © Natural Selection

Thamo Telele

Safari Romance on the Edge of Maun

Just a few kilometers north of Maun, along the banks of the Thamalakane River, lies Thamo Telele – a charming safari lodge set within a 250-hectare private wildlife reserve. Arriving here means stepping out of the busy safari hub of Maun and immediately into a tranquil green oasis filled with wildlife, birdsong, and wide-open skies. With its close proximity to Maun Airport, Thamo Telele is ideal as either a relaxing starting point or a stylish end to a safari adventure through Botswana.

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Tshima Bush CampCamp area © Tshima Bush Camp

Tshima Bush Camp

Authentic bush experience close to Maun

Tshima Bush Camp is idyllically located just a few kilometers from Maun in northwestern Botswana, on a spacious property of natural bushland overlooking the Nhabe River. The camp provides the perfect base for exploring the region's remarkable natural treasures, including the world-famous Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve, the Makgadikgadi Pans, and the Nxai Pan National Park. Additionally, Tshima Bush Camp is ideal as a stopover for travelers on their way from Namibia to the Delta.

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