What's the typical length of safari tours starting in Maun?

Tours from Maun range from quick 3-day excursions to comprehensive 17-day expeditions with 5 and 8-day trips being the most common choices. The 5-day Romantic Luxury Wild and River Botswana Tour takes guests to the upscale Ngoma Safari Lodge and Little Machaba Camp. Longer journeys like the 13-day Botswana Wildside cover multiple destinations including Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park. A recent guest shared "Rocky Jimmy and Simba were excellent as drivers guides cooks and problem solvers" during their extended safari.

What are the main wildlife viewing areas accessible from Maun?

From Maun visitors can reach the Okavango Delta Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai Concession. Moremi Game Reserve houses more than 500 bird species and the complete Big Five. The Delta's network of waterways creates unique opportunities for water safaris while Khwai is known for frequent predator sightings. Notable accommodations include Machaba Camp and Little Machaba Camp. A recent visitor described the experience as offering "magnificent scenery and wildlife photography opportunities."

What's the best time of year for a safari starting from Maun?

The prime safari season runs July through October when dry winter conditions draw wildlife to water sources. The Delta's annual flood peaks between June and August making it perfect for water activities. Tour data shows July-September has the highest number of departures with companies like Sunway Safaris running up to 5 tours monthly. Spring months (April-May) offer excellent bird watching with smaller crowds.

How do I get to starting points within Maun for tours?

Most tours begin with pickup service from Maun International Airport or designated spots in town. Companies such as Little Roz Tours offer free transfers to meeting points like Island Safari Lodge Sitatunga Camp or Boteti Tented Safari Lodge. The Moremi Day Trip departs from Island Safari Lodge while extended safaris often start with a 20-minute drive from the airport to your first night's accommodation.

How do I get to the Okavango Delta from Maun?

Two main routes connect Maun to the Delta: light aircraft flights taking 30-45 minutes or 4x4 vehicle journeys lasting 2-4 hours depending on your destination. High-end lodges like Duke's Camp include charter flights in their packages while adventure tours often combine driving with mokoro boat transfers. A recent visitor noted: "The scenic flight from Maun gave us amazing aerial views of the Delta before landing at our remote camp."

What wildlife can I expect to see on tours starting from Maun?

The region offers regular sightings of the Big Five plus hippos giraffes various antelope species and hundreds of bird species. Moremi Game Reserve stands out for its populations of endangered wildlife including cheetahs and African wild dogs. A recent visitor reported "We saw tons of animals including lions with cubs hyenas wild dogs and pups leopards elephants giraffes wildebeest tons of different antelopes hippos and several very cool birds."

Botswana Tours from Maun

Imagine climbing into a small plane in Maun and watching the channels of the Okavango Delta spread out under the wings. Later, you sit low in a mokoro canoe as someone poles you through the reeds, with elephants sometimes moving along the banks. In Moremi, game drives bring long stretches of quiet plains between sightings. Evenings usually mean a simple fire, a meal, and the sounds of the bush carrying through the dark.

10 best Botswana tour packages from Maun

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9 Day Wilderness & Desert Trail: Okavango & Kalahari - Wild Camping Safari, all-inclusive
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"We would be more than happy to recommend the Kalahari Breeze Safari Tour. They are incredibly organised and knowledgeable of the region."
EllieLobb, traveled in October
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game Reserve,Deception Valley, desert du Kalahari+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game ReserveCentral Kalahari Game Reserve+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Kalahari Breeze Safaris
From
US$3,438per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Okavango Delta Safari 3 Days
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Jollic Adventure Tour
From
US$1,680per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Tailor-Made Botswana Trip to Okavango Delta, Daily Depart & Private Guide
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Agate Travel
From
US$5,989per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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8 Days Safari tour itinerary for Makgadikgadi Pan, Maun & Nxai Pan National Park: Unite With The Wild Side Of Botswana
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"We had a wonderful time! We ate very well indeed. The places we did go were terrific."
Arthur, traveled in July
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Maun, Khwai, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park,Nxai Pan National Park+1 more
Age Range
Ages 7+
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Little Roz Tours
From
US$2,900per person
+$200 local payments
Price based on Private Double Room
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2-Day Okavango Delta Luxury Safari Escape
Duration
2 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Knap Tours Limited
From
US$3,902per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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3-Day Okavango Mokoro Trails & Bush Camping Experience
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta
Age Range
Ages 11+
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Knap Tours Limited
From
US$2,748per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explore Boteti River, Makgadikgadi Pans & Okavango Delta 5 Days/4 Nights
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve,Makgadikgadi Pans,Nxai Pan National Park+2 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Across Africa Tours & Travel
From
US$2,262per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Okavango Delta Exploration 7 Days /6Nights
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Maun, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Okavango Delta,Kasane+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game ReserveCentral Kalahari Game Reserve+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Across Africa Tours & Travel
From
US$5,081per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Botswana: Kwai,Moremi Game Reserve,Savuti and Chobe National Park 09Days/08Nights
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti National Park,Chobe National Park,Kasane+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game ReserveChobe National Park+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Across Africa Tours & Travel
From
US$2,003per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Delta Wilderness Safari: 7-Day Moremi & Khwai Expedition
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Across Africa Tours & Travel
From
US$2,874per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Boteti, Moremi & Khwai Safari Tour – 3 Days / 2 Nights
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Great communication with updates and responding to concerns. Our tented room was well equipped."
Georgina, traveled in August
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai
Age Range
Ages 17+
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Across Africa Tours & Travel
From
US$1,093per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Boteti, Moremi & Khwai Safari Tour – 5 Days / 4 Nights
5.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Okavango Delta
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Across Africa Tours & Travel
From
US$1,994per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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3-Day Boteti, Moremi, Khwai Safari
4.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"Beautiful and peaceful."
Owen, traveled in November
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
The Mzansi Experience
From
US$760per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Moremi Leopard Safari 5 Days
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Maun, Moremi Game Reserve
Age Range
Ages 6+
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Jollic Adventure Tour
From
US$1,980per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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7-Day Okavango Delta, Moremi, and Savuti
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"The program was full of many exciting activities every day."
Maria, traveled in August
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve,Savuti National Park+1 more
Age Range
Ages 13+
Regions
OkavangoMoremi Game Reserve+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
The Mzansi Experience
From
US$2,794per person
Price based on Private Single Room
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