The Maun Immersive Cultural Tour gives guests the opportunity to experience Botswana beyond wildlife. The experience of our country would be incomplete without having shared in the unique story of the people of Maun and the incredibly vibrant and unique culture of the village. We are excited to share with you the dusty roads, the donkey carts, the unassuming yet vibrant corners, the people, and the places that make the Maun experience a truly magical story. Compliment your safari experience with this immersive 3-hour Maun tour that partners with the community, enabling economic empowerment and developing cultural ambassadors. A private tour is optional.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Encounter the donkey carts, roadside vendors, unassuming yet vibrant corners, contemporary street art, and the people, getting an authentic glimpse of life in Botswana. Learn about local customs and traditions from your host, intermingled with their own personal experiences. Feast your senses on the sights, smells and sounds when walking through the vibrant marketplace. Taste some traditional dishes at a local Café. Meet some of our resident talents and admire their crafts. Look out for the BaHerero women dressed in their big, elaborate, and colorful dresses. Try your hand at the ancient practice of basket weaving and hear the stories behind the beautiful patterns. Compliment your safari experience with this immersive 3-hour Maun tour that partners with the community, enabling economic empowerment and developing cultural ambassadors.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Small Group Immersive Cultural Tour in Maun lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $130 per person for this Maun experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 2–14 pay from $65, adults from $130.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The Duck Cafe, directly across the street from the main entrance of the Maun Airport. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel for Impact.
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The tour is very interesting and shows the everyday life of the people in Maun. Our guide provided us with plenty of information, basing also on her personal experience. The delicacies at Planet Culture were the cherry on the cake. Strongly recommended.
Excellent experience and great way to see Maun and people and culture that are here.
A great introduction to Malawi and the culture. It was an interesting trip with plenty of variety and the 3 people in my party were the only ones taking part, making it very personal. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful and the trip felt very safe.
Lovely experience giving us a casual, insider-look into daily life in Maun. It felt very natural and immersive. Kay picked us up at our lodge and was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable. It was a great start to our safari and gave us a unique perspective on life in Botswana. The traditional lunch was a hit, espeically the gemere - a delicious and refreshing ginger drink. Thank you!!
A great way to spend a free afternoon in Maun. Kay was lovely and had lots of interesting things to tell us and show us. Gives a good insight into Botswana and its people in Maun. Friendly and safe.
Had a very educational experience! Learned so much more about Botswana!
This is a must for anyone visiting Botswana who wants to understand the people as well as experience the wonderful wildlife. Kay introduced us to the culture, history, and the 18 distinctly different tribes of Botswana. We sat with Onalenna and Moengere, master basket weavers, at their home in Maun. We visited the town market filled with daily wares and friendly faces. We finished with a sampling of local cuisine at Planet Culture Café where the owner carries on his grandmother's recipes. On safari in Botswana, you immerse in the incredible wildlife, expansive wilderness, and the vibrations of uninterrupted nature, but the experience is incomplete without spending time among the people of Botswana.
I really enjoyed this tour with Kay, she told us so many interesting stories about the town if Maun and the people of Botswana. Stories I have not heard within my two weeks of travelling in Botswana before. She showed us several handcraft production sites where we had the chance to see how e.g. baskets were produced while we had a chance to chat with the ladies producing handcrafts. Thank Kay, it was a wonderful experience.
This tour was amazing! It gave me real insight in local live and customs. Kaye, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable and friendly. I really appreciated these 3 hours. It was a perfect addition to my safari tours.
An absolutely fantastic tour ps led with fascinating information about Botswana culture and traditions - including the negotiation for bride price even modern women like our guide and business owner Kay will do- where the uncles from prospective bride and grooms meet to negotiate bride price (valued in cattle) to the three months isolation a new mother and baby take part in to the two types of justice - social justice is administered within a day by the chief of one of 28 principalities and uses communication, cooperation and forgiveness to restore harmony - and civil law involving police and courts. We learned to weave baskets with local tribe sisters, ate local traditional food, visited a street artist and a local market and more. I highly recommend this tour- even if you only have a few hours in Maun Kay and her team will collect you at the airport. Support this entrepreneur and the local craftspeople and businesses she features!
Hi Cheryl, Wow - Thank you for the beautiful review and Thank you for joining us. Enjoy the rest of your holiday :) From Kay and Travel for Impact Team.
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