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You can expect hot weather in Maun throughout the year. To get a break from the high temperatures, visit this town from May to August (late autumn and winter) and experience warm and pleasant weather. From June through to October is when peak rates are in effect and availability will be at a low. Campsites will be fully booked months in advance. If you want better game viewing, book a trip in the spring, summer and early autumn seasons (September – April). For low accommodation rates, visit Maun during April, May and November; however, this period brings rain, and nights will be cold. Get the best accommodation rates, though, by booking a trip to this destination between December and March – though do be sure to avoid Christmas and New Year. There are rains during this period too, which may make off-road driving difficult. Let Travelstart help arrange your trip to Maun for a fantastic holiday experience.

South African passport holders will not need a Visa to visit Maun. You will need to ensure that you have a passport that is valid for 6 months after your return date, and that you have 3 blank pages available for entry stamps.

The South African High Commission to Botswana

Address: Plot 29, Queens Road, Gaborone

Phone: 267 3904 800

Phone: 267 3904 801

Phone: 267 3904 802

Phone: 267 3904 803

Fax: 267 390 5501

Fax: 267 390 5502 (Political)

Fax: 267 391 2344 (Admin)

Fax: 267 390 8547 (Consular)

Fax: 267 390 2084 (Defence)

The main health concern in Maun is malaria.

To guard against malarial infection, take medication at least a week before you leave for Maun. Prevent getting mosquito bites by wearing long-sleeved shirts and jeans in the evening. Pack in some mosquito repellent, for applying to your hands, face and neck. Before leaving for your trip, consult with your doctor as well to find out if there is any precautionary medication you should take.

Thanks to the activity of the police, Maun is an extremely safe destination. Despite this, you should still be careful. If you’re in the town, avoid leaving valuables in a parked car. In the campsites, lock all your valuables away.

A great variety of campsites, cottages, inns, hotels and guesthouses exist in and around the town of Maun. If you would like to be close to the Maun Game Sanctuary, pick one of the accommodation options in Wenela Ward. The bulk of the restaurants, cafés and bars sit in the Sanyedi Ward and on the edge of the Wenela Ward, making these ideal if you are looking for more opportunities to dine out while in Maun.

Outside of Maun, you can find accommodation on the edges of the Okavango Delta and on the Moremi Game Reserve, which sits in the heart of the delta.

The cost of staying at some of these establishments ranges from 400 Pula to 24,000 Pula.

The most affordable option when it comes to getting around Maun is the combis, which operates during the daylight hours. In the evenings, you have the taxis, which you can book from your place of accommodation. A small number of taxis will be available at the airport, which is a 5-minute drive from the centre of Maun.

The most expensive options include car and motorcycle rental. A collection of car rental agencies are relatively close to the airport, a convenience should you wish to travel straight to your accommodation.