Maun: The Hub of Botswana’s Safari Industry
Originally a place for cattle herding, ranching and hunting, Maun has long been transformed into Botswana’s tourism capital. Serving as an entry point for those who want to have a safari holiday in the Okavango Delta or the Kalahari Desert, Maun, Botswana is more than just a gateway; it is also an interesting place to tour and explore. Get to Maun by booking a flight to the Maun Airport (MUB).
Best Time to Visit
Maun’s dry season runs from April to October while the wet season is from November to March. The busiest and therefore most expensive period for visiting Maun is from months of July to October. If you want to get great Maun hotel deals and cheap accommodation rates, you can visit during the green season (December-May), but be prepared for thundershowers. Maun events worth seeing include the annual Maun International Arts Festival and the Okavango Music Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Maun, Botswana offers many attractions. View game such as antelopes and small mammals without fear of predators in Maun Wildlife Educational Park, a small reserve in the town’s outskirts. Observe adult, juvenile and even baby crocodiles in Okavango Swamps Crocodile Farm. Learn more about the history of Botswana and view various arts and crafts made by the locals in the Nhabe Museum. After a day of touring, rest at Okavango Roadside Guesthouse, a bed and breakfast that offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. You can also stay at the Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa, which offers a buffet breakfast and paid airport shuttle.
