Maun City Guide (Botswana, 2026)

Backpacking in Maun
🏆 Top picktown ranked #1
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 22, 2026

A donkey cart rattles past a petrol station while a small Cessna drones overhead, heading for the Delta, and the whole town smells of dust, diesel and woodsmoke. That is Maun, in the north of Botswana, on the Thamalakane River where the Kalahari starts to turn to water. The town itself is a sprawl of shopping centers, safari offices and sandy side roads, and I would not spend more than a morning on its sights. Its value is access. Almost every trip into the Okavango Delta, Moremi and the Makgadikgadi Pans starts here, and the airport and the long highways make it easy to reach. Evenings are slow and social in the riverside lodges and campsites, where overlanders, pilots and guides trade tips over a beer, so meeting other backpackers takes no effort. Skip the strip malls, keep time for the river, and expect to see elephant dung on the road to the camp.

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Best time to go: April - October
Population: 85,000
Daily cost: US$40 to 87

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✨ Why go?
Ranked #1 town in BotswanaWhy visitors keep coming back

Maun is where Botswana’s wild north becomes bookable. Within a day you can compare operators face to face, stock up at the supermarkets, and sort out a mokoro trip into the Okavango Delta or a self-drive plan for Moremi without paying a middleman abroad. That alone makes it the logical hinge of a northern route.

The social side is a real draw. The riverside camps along the Thamalakane run dorm beds, tent sites and shared bars, and cooking is communal, so you will quickly find people to split vehicle hire or a park fee with. That cost-sharing matters in a country where getting around on your own is expensive.

Most travelers stay two or three nights, longer if they are waiting for a group departure or repairing a vehicle. It suits self-sufficient, flexible travelers who are happy to ask questions … read more 👉

Maun is where Botswana’s wild north becomes bookable. Within a day you can compare operators face to face, stock up at the supermarkets, and sort out a mokoro trip into the Okavango Delta or a self-drive plan for Moremi without paying a middleman abroad. That alone makes it the logical hinge of a northern route.

The social side is a real draw. The riverside camps along the Thamalakane run dorm beds, tent sites and shared bars, and cooking is communal, so you will quickly find people to split vehicle hire or a park fee with. That cost-sharing matters in a country where getting around on your own is expensive.

Most travelers stay two or three nights, longer if they are waiting for a group departure or repairing a vehicle. It suits self-sufficient, flexible travelers who are happy to ask questions and compare quotes. If you want cobbled lanes and cafés, look elsewhere. If you want a launchpad with a friendly bar where guides and pilots drink, this is it.

💡 HighlightsDon't-miss highlights and experiences

Okavango Delta scenic flight from Maun Airport: The best way to grasp the Delta is from above, where channels, islands and elephant trails read like a map. Flights run 45 to 60 minutes and cost roughly US$130 to 200 per person, usually with a minimum of two to three passengers. Book the day before and go in the morning for steadier air. Wet-season flooding peaks in the dry months, so the water looks best from roughly June to September.
Nhabe Museum: A small museum in the center covering Batawana history, local crafts and the Delta’s people. Entry is about US$1 to 3 and you need around an hour. Go on a hot midday when you want shade and context before heading into the bush.
Thamalakane River at Old Bridge: The riverbank near the old bridge is where Maun relaxes. You can watch fish eagles, kingfishers

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Okavango Delta scenic flight from Maun Airport: The best way to grasp the Delta is from above, where channels, islands and elephant trails read like a map. Flights run 45 to 60 minutes and cost roughly US$130 to 200 per person, usually with a minimum of two to three passengers. Book the day before and go in the morning for steadier air. Wet-season flooding peaks in the dry months, so the water looks best from roughly June to September.
Nhabe Museum: A small museum in the center covering Batawana history, local crafts and the Delta’s people. Entry is about US$1 to 3 and you need around an hour. Go on a hot midday when you want shade and context before heading into the bush.
Thamalakane River at Old Bridge: The riverbank near the old bridge is where Maun relaxes. You can watch fish eagles, kingfishers and the occasional hippo or crocodile from the camp decks. It is free to look, a drink costs a few dollars, and the evening is the best time. Allow an hour or two.
Riley’s Hotel: A landmark since the early safari days, with a shaded courtyard and a bar that has seen generations of guides and hunters pass through. Walking through is free and a coffee or beer costs about US$2 to 4. Thirty to 45 minutes is enough, and late afternoon is the quietest.
Maun Craft Centre: A stop for Okavango basketry, woven from palm and dyed with natural pigments, plus carvings and beadwork. Prices depend on weave and size, from about US$10 up to US$200 for large baskets. Allow 30 to 45 minutes, and visit in the morning when stock is fresh.

For day trips from Maun, the options include Moremi Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta by mokoro, Nxai Pan National Park and the Makgadikgadi salt pans. The scenic flight and the riverbank combine well in one day, flying in the morning and watching the Thamalakane at dusk.

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🏘️ NeighborhoodsNeighborhood guide to Maun

Maun is spread out along the Thamalakane River, and you will cover it by combining short walks with the occasional taxi.

Old Mall and the Riverside Road: The old commercial core around Mathiba Road holds the banks, the Choppies supermarket, tour operator offices and a handful of cafes. It is flat and walkable in an hour. Worth a morning for errands and booking safaris, but there is little to see, so do not plan a day around it.
Boseja and Matlapana: Residential areas on the road toward the airport, where you will find local shops, braai stands and small bars. Lively on Friday evenings, quiet otherwise. Distances are long between points, so take a taxi after dark.
Thamalakane River Lodges Strip (Riverside): A string of camps and restaurants along the river on the road to Shorobe and Sehithwa.

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Maun is spread out along the Thamalakane River, and you will cover it by combining short walks with the occasional taxi.

Old Mall and the Riverside Road: The old commercial core around Mathiba Road holds the banks, the Choppies supermarket, tour operator offices and a handful of cafes. It is flat and walkable in an hour. Worth a morning for errands and booking safaris, but there is little to see, so do not plan a day around it.
Boseja and Matlapana: Residential areas on the road toward the airport, where you will find local shops, braai stands and small bars. Lively on Friday evenings, quiet otherwise. Distances are long between points, so take a taxi after dark.
Thamalakane River Lodges Strip (Riverside): A string of camps and restaurants along the river on the road to Shorobe and Sehithwa. Hippo and bird noise at dusk, sundowners on decks, and a slow pace. Good for a long lunch, and too spread out to walk between.
Airport Area: Safari operators, fuel stations and small-aircraft hangars. Useful for flights over the Delta, but not a place to wander.
Sedie and Shashe Industrial and Market Areas: Working parts of town with hardware stores, butcheries and street grills. Visit if you want an ordinary slice of local life and cheap food. Skip it if you are only here to arrange a trip.

⌛️ 1 dayA smart one-day plan

This is a river-and-sky day, built around one flight and a slow riverside afternoon.

7:30 AM, Breakfast at Riley’s Hotel: Start with coffee in the old courtyard, where safari guides and pilots drift in before work. It sets the tone and the walk from most central camps is short.

9:00 AM, Maun Airport scenic flight: Take a taxi to the airport for a 45 to 60 minute flight over the Delta. The morning air is calm, and you will see elephant herds, hippos in the channels and islands the size of fields. Book the day before.

11:30 AM, Nhabe Museum: Back in town, spend an hour in the cool galleries for context on the Batawana, basketry and Delta life. Short walks connect it to the main road, where you can find lunch at a supermarket café or a local grill.

1:30 PM, Maun Craft Centre: Browse baskets … read more 👉

This is a river-and-sky day, built around one flight and a slow riverside afternoon.

7:30 AM, Breakfast at Riley’s Hotel: Start with coffee in the old courtyard, where safari guides and pilots drift in before work. It sets the tone and the walk from most central camps is short.

9:00 AM, Maun Airport scenic flight: Take a taxi to the airport for a 45 to 60 minute flight over the Delta. The morning air is calm, and you will see elephant herds, hippos in the channels and islands the size of fields. Book the day before.

11:30 AM, Nhabe Museum: Back in town, spend an hour in the cool galleries for context on the Batawana, basketry and Delta life. Short walks connect it to the main road, where you can find lunch at a supermarket café or a local grill.

1:30 PM, Maun Craft Centre: Browse baskets and carvings, and ask about the weaving patterns, which carry meaning. It is a good place to pay fairly and talk to the makers.

3:30 PM, Thamalakane riverbank beyond Old Bridge: Most visitors stay at the camp decks, but walking or taking a short ride a little further along the river gives you quiet banks with grazing donkeys, herons and the occasional fisherman. It is the least touristed part of town and the most calming.

5:30 PM, Old Bridge riverside bar: Finish with a cold drink on the deck as the light softens. Fish eagles call, and the other travelers swap plans for the next days. Dinner is right there, so you can stay put and make friends.

🌤️ When to go?Seasonal considerations and timing

The dry months of May to September suit most backpackers, with the Okavango Delta at its fullest and game concentrated along the water.

Cool Dry Season (May to August): Days reach 25 to 28°C (77 to 82°F), and nights fall to 5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F), cold in a tent. Roughly 11 hours of daylight. Delta flood waters peak around July and August, crowds and prices are highest, and mokoro trips need booking ahead.
Hot Dry Season (September to October): Afternoons climb to 35 to 40°C (95 to 104°F). Wildlife clusters at remaining water, so viewing is excellent, and prices ease off a little.
Rainy Season (November to March): Thunderstorms arrive in the afternoon, with highs of 32 to 36°C (90 to 97°F) and humidity. Birding peaks, tracks turn muddy, and lodge and camp rates drop noticeably. Roughly 13 to 14

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The dry months of May to September suit most backpackers, with the Okavango Delta at its fullest and game concentrated along the water.

Cool Dry Season (May to August): Days reach 25 to 28°C (77 to 82°F), and nights fall to 5 to 8°C (41 to 46°F), cold in a tent. Roughly 11 hours of daylight. Delta flood waters peak around July and August, crowds and prices are highest, and mokoro trips need booking ahead.
Hot Dry Season (September to October): Afternoons climb to 35 to 40°C (95 to 104°F). Wildlife clusters at remaining water, so viewing is excellent, and prices ease off a little.
Rainy Season (November to March): Thunderstorms arrive in the afternoon, with highs of 32 to 36°C (90 to 97°F) and humidity. Birding peaks, tracks turn muddy, and lodge and camp rates drop noticeably. Roughly 13 to 14 hours of daylight.
Shoulder (April): Green landscapes, fewer visitors, and flood water starting to arrive from Angola.

Book Delta trips two to three weeks ahead for July and August, and walk in for a discount in February.

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🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas to stay in Botswana

The best budget beds in Maun cluster along the riverside road toward Shorobe and Sehithwa, and around the central airport road. Riverside camps offer dorm beds and campsites from about US$10 to 25, often with a shared kitchen, a bar and a tour desk, which makes them the easiest place to meet other travelers and join a Delta trip. Expect hippo calls and frogs at night, plus mosquito pressure in summer, so a net helps. They are 5 to 12 km (3 to 7 miles) out of the center, so you rely on taxis or the lodge shuttle for supermarkets and banks.

Closer to the central area, guesthouses and a few backpacker-priced … read more 👉

The best budget beds in Maun cluster along the riverside road toward Shorobe and Sehithwa, and around the central airport road. Riverside camps offer dorm beds and campsites from about US$10 to 25, often with a shared kitchen, a bar and a tour desk, which makes them the easiest place to meet other travelers and join a Delta trip. Expect hippo calls and frogs at night, plus mosquito pressure in summer, so a net helps. They are 5 to 12 km (3 to 7 miles) out of the center, so you rely on taxis or the lodge shuttle for supermarkets and banks.

Closer to the central area, guesthouses and a few backpacker-priced rooms run roughly US$25 to 45 for a private double. Walking to shops and the bus rank is easy by day, and the roads are well lit enough near the main strip, though a taxi after dark is still sensible. This area is quieter at night and better if you have early departures to catch.

Camping suits most travelers, with gear rental available at several sites. Book ahead from June to September, when dorms and pitches fill with overland groups. Outside peak months, you can usually walk in and negotiate.

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🚌 Getting aroundHow to get around Maun

Maun runs on shared minibuses called combis, which cost about US$0.50 to 0.90 per ride and are paid in cash to the conductor in Botswana pula. The town is long and flat but spread out, so walking works only inside the central area. Traffic is light apart from the morning and late afternoon crawl near the main roundabouts. Public transport is cheap and frequent in daylight, then thins out fast.

Walking: Free, and fine for the old center, banks, supermarkets and the bus rank, which sit within about 1.5 km (1 mile) of each other. Do not walk long stretches along the main roads after dark, and carry water in the heat.
Combis: The best value for getting around, with routes to Boseja, the airport and outlying villages. They run from roughly 6 am until about 7 pm, depart when full, and have no timetable.

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Maun runs on shared minibuses called combis, which cost about US$0.50 to 0.90 per ride and are paid in cash to the conductor in Botswana pula. The town is long and flat but spread out, so walking works only inside the central area. Traffic is light apart from the morning and late afternoon crawl near the main roundabouts. Public transport is cheap and frequent in daylight, then thins out fast.

Walking: Free, and fine for the old center, banks, supermarkets and the bus rank, which sit within about 1.5 km (1 mile) of each other. Do not walk long stretches along the main roads after dark, and carry water in the heat.
Combis: The best value for getting around, with routes to Boseja, the airport and outlying villages. They run from roughly 6 am until about 7 pm, depart when full, and have no timetable. Expect crowding and loud music.
Taxis: Cost about US$2 to 5 for most trips within town, and US$7 to 10 to the lodges along the river or the airport. Agree the fare before you get in, since meters are not used. Phone a driver for evening returns.
Intercity buses and combis: Services run to Nata, Ghanzi, Gaborone and Francistown from the main bus rank. Fares are about US$10 to 25 depending on distance, and Nata takes around 4 to 5 hours. Leave in the morning, as afternoon departures are scarce.
Hitching and safari transfers: Most Delta camps arrange pickups from town, typically US$10 to 30 shared. For Moremi or Chobe you will need a tour or a rental vehicle, since public transport does not go there.

If your budget allows, hire a car for a day. It is the only way to reach Shorobe and the lodges at your own pace.

👛 Costs (as of 22 October 2026)Typical daily expenses

Maun costs roughly US$40 to 87 a day for a backpacker who camps or uses dorms and cooks some meals, with Delta trips extra. Prices are paid in Botswana pula, and bring cash for rural areas.

Category	Budget Range	Local Reality
Dorm accommodation	US$12 to 25 (high season), US$9 to 18 (low season)	Riverside camps with dorms and campsites; peak June to September.
Meals	US$10 to 22	Street grills and takeaways run US$3 to 6; supermarket self-catering is cheapest.
Local transport	US$3 to 10	Combis cost under US$1, taxis US$2 to 10.
Basic activities/entry fees	US$10 to 30	Village visits, airport scenic stops and basket buying; Delta trips cost US$70 to 120 on top.
Miscellaneous	US$5 to 10	Water, SIM data, laundry and the odd beer at US$1.50 to 3.
Total Daily Budget	US$40 to 87	About US$62 a day in peak season.

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Maun costs roughly US$40 to 87 a day for a backpacker who camps or uses dorms and cooks some meals, with Delta trips extra. Prices are paid in Botswana pula, and bring cash for rural areas.

Category	Budget Range	Local Reality
Dorm accommodation	US$12 to 25 (high season), US$9 to 18 (low season)	Riverside camps with dorms and campsites; peak June to September.
Meals	US$10 to 22	Street grills and takeaways run US$3 to 6; supermarket self-catering is cheapest.
Local transport	US$3 to 10	Combis cost under US$1, taxis US$2 to 10.
Basic activities/entry fees	US$10 to 30	Village visits, airport scenic stops and basket buying; Delta trips cost US$70 to 120 on top.
Miscellaneous	US$5 to 10	Water, SIM data, laundry and the odd beer at US$1.50 to 3.
Total Daily Budget	US$40 to 87	About US$62 a day in peak season.

Buy groceries at the supermarkets in the old center and cook at your camp kitchen, which saves US$8 to 12 a day compared to eating out.

⚠️ Prices can change and everyone travels differently, so take this as a rough guide. Hope it helps you plan your adventure!

🚌 Day tripsExploring the surroundings

Maun is the standard launch point for the Okavango Delta, and every trip below can be done between sunrise and dark without an overnight stay.

Okavango Delta Mokoro Day Trip:

A poler glides you through reed channels in a dugout canoe, with a bush walk on an island. Pickup is by 4x4 and transfers take 1 to 2 hours each way, depending on water levels. Expect US$70 to 120 per person including transfers. Go between June and October for high water, and bring a hat, since there is little shade on the water.

👉 Explore Okavango Delta

Moremi Game Reserve Day Trip:

About 2 hours of driving brings you to the South Gate, and a full-day drive costs US$150 to 250 shared. Park fees are paid separately for non-residents and add to the total. Dry-season visits give the strongest sightings of lion, elephant and … read more 👉

Maun is the standard launch point for the Okavango Delta, and every trip below can be done between sunrise and dark without an overnight stay.

Okavango Delta Mokoro Day Trip:

A poler glides you through reed channels in a dugout canoe, with a bush walk on an island. Pickup is by 4x4 and transfers take 1 to 2 hours each way, depending on water levels. Expect US$70 to 120 per person including transfers. Go between June and October for high water, and bring a hat, since there is little shade on the water.

👉 Explore Okavango Delta

Moremi Game Reserve Day Trip:

About 2 hours of driving brings you to the South Gate, and a full-day drive costs US$150 to 250 shared. Park fees are paid separately for non-residents and add to the total. Dry-season visits give the strongest sightings of lion, elephant and wild dog. Many first-timers leave late and lose the best light, so insist on a start before dawn.

👉 Explore Moremi Game Reserve

Thamalakane River and Shorobe Village:

The road to Shorobe passes the river lodges and is a short, cheap outing if you hire a taxi or a bike. Shorobe is known for its basket weavers, with baskets sold at roadside stalls for US$10 to 60. Count 45 minutes each way by car. Go in the morning when the weavers are working.

Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans Day Visit:

A long day, with 3 to 4 hours each way toward Gweta and the pans. Guided day tours cost US$150 to 250. Best from December to March when zebra gather, though tracks are muddy. Most people overreach here, so choose one or the other.

🛡️ SafetyTraveler Safety Guide

Maun is broadly safe for travelers, and most problems come from carelessness rather than crime. Petty theft of phones and bags from parked vehicles or unattended tents happens, so lock valuables in your room and keep tents zipped. The main roads are fine in daylight, but after dark avoid walking between neighborhoods, especially solo, and use a taxi from a lodge or a driver you have phoned. Elephants, hippos and occasionally lions pass through riverside areas at night, so keep to lit paths at camps and stay away from water edges after dusk. Cash withdrawals are safest at ATMs inside supermarkets. Tour touts near the airport and old center may push low-price Delta trips, so check operator registration, what the fee covers and whether park fees are included before paying. Drink-driving is a … read more 👉

Maun is broadly safe for travelers, and most problems come from carelessness rather than crime. Petty theft of phones and bags from parked vehicles or unattended tents happens, so lock valuables in your room and keep tents zipped. The main roads are fine in daylight, but after dark avoid walking between neighborhoods, especially solo, and use a taxi from a lodge or a driver you have phoned. Elephants, hippos and occasionally lions pass through riverside areas at night, so keep to lit paths at camps and stay away from water edges after dusk. Cash withdrawals are safest at ATMs inside supermarkets. Tour touts near the airport and old center may push low-price Delta trips, so check operator registration, what the fee covers and whether park fees are included before paying. Drink-driving is a real hazard on the Shorobe and Nata roads, and livestock wander across them at night, so avoid night road travel.

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FAQCommon questions from travelers

Maun is worth two or three days for what surrounds it, not for the town itself, and it works as the gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. A mokoro day trip costs about US$70 to 120, and Moremi is about 2 hours by road. The town has supermarkets, ATMs and a good choice of camps, but few sights of its own.

Three to four days works for most travelers: one day to arrange gear and supplies, one for a Delta mokoro trip, and one for Moremi or a Shorobe outing. Two nights is the bare minimum, and a multi-night Delta camp adds another two or three days. Budget about US$55 to 80 a day in high season, with trips on top.

Maun is the base, so people go from here to the Delta rather than visiting Maun as a day trip from elsewhere. Nata is 4 to 5 hours by road, and Ghanzi is roughly 4 to 5 hours, so a round trip in one day is not realistic. Fly in from Johannesburg or Gaborone (about 1.5 to 2 hours) if you are short of time, and plan for at least one overnight.

⚠️ Things can change over time, so always validate details locally before you go.

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Two nights is the right length for Maun: one to sort permits, supplies and bookings, one to enjoy the river and the people. Longer, and the town starts to feel like a car park for safari trucks. I would book the Delta trip first, then fill the gaps, and carry cash in small notes for the craft stalls.

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Backpacking in Maun
🏆 Top picktown ranked #1
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 22, 2026

✨ Why go?
Ranked #1 town in BotswanaWhy visitors keep coming back

💡 HighlightsDon't-miss highlights and experiences

Things to do around Maun

1 Day Okavango Delta Mokoro/Canoe Daytrip

11 Days and 10 Nights Private Northern Explorer Tour

Botswana Camel Safari Experience

Moremi Full Day Trip From Maun

2 Nights Okavango Delta Mokoro WildCamping Tour, all-inclusive

2 nights 3 days Overnight Mokoro Trail Okavango delta

Small Group Immersive Cultural Tour in Maun

12Day WILDERNESS TRAIL: Okavango, Moremi & Chobe + Victoria Falls

13 Day WILDERNESS TRAIL: Best Of Northern Botswana -WildCamping + Victoria Falls

7 Nights / 8 Days Delta Miracle Trip

🏘️ NeighborhoodsNeighborhood guide to Maun

⌛️ 1 dayA smart one-day plan

🌤️ When to go?Seasonal considerations and timing

✈️ The backpacker research shortcutBotswana Travel Guide

🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas to stay in Botswana

🚌 Getting aroundHow to get around Maun

👛 Costs (as of 22 October 2026)Typical daily expenses

🚌 Day tripsExploring the surroundings

🛡️ SafetyTraveler Safety Guide

FAQCommon questions from travelers

Other Botswanan towns near Maun

We 💚 feedbackSumming up the experience

👋 Meet the founderWho’s Behind Take Your Backpack?

Botswana🇧🇼 | townsMaunDelta flights, Thamalakane riverbank, safari outfitters, basket weaving | things to do and best time to go

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1 Day Okavango Delta Mokoro/Canoe Daytrip

11 Days and 10 Nights Private Northern Explorer Tour

Botswana Camel Safari Experience

Moremi Full Day Trip From Maun

2 Nights Okavango Delta Mokoro WildCamping Tour, all-inclusive

2 nights 3 days Overnight Mokoro Trail Okavango delta

Small Group Immersive Cultural Tour in Maun

12Day WILDERNESS TRAIL: Okavango, Moremi & Chobe + Victoria Falls

13 Day WILDERNESS TRAIL: Best Of Northern Botswana -WildCamping + Victoria Falls

7 Nights / 8 Days Delta Miracle Trip

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Backpacking in Maun
🏆 Top picktown ranked #1
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 22, 2026

✨ Why go?
Ranked #1 town in BotswanaWhy visitors keep coming back

💡 HighlightsDon't-miss highlights and experiences

🏘️ NeighborhoodsNeighborhood guide to Maun

⌛️ 1 dayA smart one-day plan

🌤️ When to go?Seasonal considerations and timing

🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas to stay in Botswana

🚌 Getting aroundHow to get around Maun

👛 Costs (as of 22 October 2026)Typical daily expenses

🚌 Day tripsExploring the surroundings

🛡️ SafetyTraveler Safety Guide

FAQCommon questions from travelers

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We 💚 feedbackSumming up the experience

👋 Meet the founderWho’s Behind Take Your Backpack?