What are the best things to do in Maun?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Maun, Botswana. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Susanne Mattes · CC BY-SA 3.0
Why visit Maun
Travel guide for Maun, Botswana — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Maun is a stop in Botswana, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 55–140 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The dry season for the most comfortable travel. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Budget
Maun trip cost
Budget
USD 25–45
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 55–140
per person / day
Luxury
USD 160–265+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Maun, Botswana. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Maun
Estimated total (USD)
$2,180
≈ $1,090 per person · $311 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $95/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Maun mid-range ground costs (budget 25–45 · mid 55–140 · luxury 160–265+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Sedia Riverside Hotel
Have a delicious meal either in the Dining Room or relax at their Poolside Terrace
Arts Cafe
Petite coffee shop offering a variety of food and drink. Patrons sit in an open courtyard set in the center of a unique piece of architectur
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Sedia Riverside Hotel
In large grounds on the banks of the Thamalakane River. The rooms have ensuite bath but also colourful African decor. Chalets have one or tw
Okavango River Lodge
Simple accommodation, camping, trips into the Okavango Delta. Good if you enjoy a party but can be noisy.
Motsentsela Tree Lodge
Perfect if you are looking to get away from it all. In a bush setting, peaceful, luxurious and pristine.
Laha Hotel
A self-catering hotel along one of Maun's major routes. Ample parking space for your vehicle.
Audi Camp
Offers camping, bedded tents, and a self catering house for larger groups. Restaurant on site. Makes an effort to employ local businesses an
Shopping
- Motsana - Matlapaneng
- Botswana Quality Baskets
Nightlife
- Wine and Dine
In pictures
Maun gallery
Photos: Susanne Mattes, Graf-flugplatz, Mack Air, Mirko Raner at English Wikipedia — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Maun travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Maun?
The dry season for the most comfortable travel.
How many days do I need in Maun?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Maun, depending on how many day trips you want in Botswana.
Where should I stay in Maun?
Popular stays in Maun include Sedia Riverside Hotel, Okavango River Lodge, Motsentsela Tree Lodge. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Maun cost?
On the ground in Maun (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 25–45 per person per day, mid-range about 55–140, and luxury about 160–265+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Maun, Botswana. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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