Maun
Botswana
- Safety rating
- 6.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from May to October is best for wildlife, as flooded delta channels draw animals.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Often called the 'tourism capital' of Botswana, dusty Maun is the gateway to the spectacular Okavango Delta. Safari outfitters, bush pilots and mokoro guides cluster here at the edge of one of Africa's greatest wetland wildernesses.
Top attractions
Maun is the springboard for Okavango Delta mokoro trips, scenic flights, and game drives in Moremi Game Reserve.
Getting around
Taxis and combis serve the town, while the delta is accessed by small planes, 4x4 transfers and mokoro canoes.