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Maun Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Maun tours and things to do in the gateway to Botswana’s Okavango Delta: glide through reed-lined channels in a traditional mokoro canoe, soar over the delta’s maze of waterways on a scenic flight, track big game on safari in Moremi Game Reserve and camp under the stars in the wild. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Good for families in Maun
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
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Whatever brings you to Maun — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Okavango mokoro
Dugout canoe.
ExploreScenic flight
Delta from above.
ExploreMoremi Reserve
Big-game country.
ExploreChobe day trip
Elephant kingdom.
ExploreBush camp safari
Sleep in the wild.
ExploreHelicopter tour
Aerial views.
ExploreGame drive
Track the wildlife.
ExploreMaun highlights
Delta & safari.
ExploreWhat to see
Top attractions in Maun
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Mokoro Trip
Dugout canoe.
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Scenic Flight
Delta from above.
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Moremi
Big-game country.
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Chobe
Elephant kingdom.
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Bush Camp
Sleep in the wild.
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Helicopter
Aerial views.
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Game Drive
Track the wildlife.
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Okavango Delta
The great delta.
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Delta awayMokoro Trip
Dugout canoe.
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Delta awayScenic Flight
From above.
from €139View trips
Reserve awayMoremi
Big-game country.
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North awayChobe
Elephant kingdom.
from €96View trips
Delta awayBush Camp
Sleep in the wild.
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Delta awayHelicopter
Aerial views.
from €210View trips
Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Maun visitor asks before booking.
Dry (May–Oct)
Peak game viewing and high delta floods.
Peak flood (Jun–Aug)
The delta is fullest — ideal for mokoro.
Green (Nov–Apr)
Lush, with birds and newborns but some rain.
For mokoro
The dry, high-water months are best.
For game
The dry season, when animals gather at water.
Best overall
May to October for the dry-season safari.
One day
A mokoro trip and a scenic flight.
Two days
Add a Moremi game drive.
Three+ days
Add a bush camp or Chobe trip.
For the delta
A mokoro trip and scenic flight.
For safari
A Moremi game reserve tour.
For the full trip
A multi-day bush camp safari.
Light aircraft
Small planes reach the delta camps.
By mokoro
Dugout canoes explore the channels.
Safari vehicles
4x4 tours reach the reserves.
By car
A 4WD is needed for rough delta roads.
Where to stay
Stay in Maun or a delta camp or lodge.
Botswana pula
Botswana uses the pula; carry some cash.
Mokoro trips
Bring sun protection — there is little shade.
Scenic flights
Book a window seat for the best views.
Moremi safaris
Early drives give the best wildlife sightings.
Bush camps
Pack layers — nights can be cold.
Malaria
Take precautions against mosquitoes.
Combos
Some tours pair a mokoro with a scenic flight.
Mokoro trips
Delta trips fill up — book well ahead.
Scenic flights
Flights fill up — reserve early.
Moremi safaris
Reserve safaris fill up — book ahead.
Bush camps
Camping trips fill up — reserve early.
Chobe trips
Chobe tours fill up — book ahead.
Dry season
May to October is busiest — book far ahead.
Mokoro trip
Around $116–170 for an Okavango mokoro trip.
Scenic flight
About $139–200 for a delta scenic flight.
Moremi safari
Roughly $54–130 for a Moremi day safari.
Chobe trip
Around $96–150 for a Chobe day trip.
Bush camp
About $214+ for a multi-day bush camp.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
When to visit
Maun through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Dry (May–Jul)
May–Jul
- Best for
- Game & floods.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
Dry (Aug–Oct)
Aug–Oct
- Best for
- Big game.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
Green (Nov–Jan)
Nov–Jan
- Best for
- Birds & young.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rain.
Green (Feb–Apr)
Feb–Apr
- Best for
- Lush delta.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Wet.
People also ask
Maun travel FAQ
What are the best tours in Maun?
The highest-rated experiences are a mokoro canoe trip, an Okavango scenic flight, a Moremi safari, and a bush camp.
What should I book in advance in Maun?
Reserve mokoro trips, scenic flights and Moremi safaris ahead, especially in the dry season.
How many days do I need in Maun?
One day gives a taste of the delta, and three or more let you add a bush camp and Chobe.
Is Maun worth visiting?
Yes — as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, with mokoro trips, scenic flights and world-class safaris, it is a bucket-list base.
When is the best time to visit Maun?
May to October, the dry season, for the best game viewing.
What is a mokoro?
A traditional dugout canoe poled through the delta channels.
What is the Okavango Delta?
A vast inland river delta, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife regions.
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