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Botswana Wildlife Viewing Tours from Maun

Discover the heart of Botswana's iconic wilderness on expertly guided wildlife viewing tours departing from Maun.

28+ tours
From $$75
Half-day to multi-day

Maun serves as the quintessential gateway to some of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations, most notably the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. From this bustling safari hub, a wealth of Botswana wildlife viewing tours are available, catering to every level of adventurer. Whether you're dreaming of witnessing the Great Migration in Chobe (though primarily accessed from Kasane, day trips and combined itineraries are possible from Maun), or seeking out the elusive wild dog in the Delta's labyrinthine waterways, Maun-based tours offer unparalleled access to an astonishing array of biodiversity. These excursions are designed to immerse visitors in raw, untamed landscapes, providing opportunities to encounter iconic species like lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo in their natural habitat. The diverse tour options available from Maun reflect the varied environments surrounding the town. You can opt for exhilarating game drives in open-top 4x4 vehicles, gliding silently through acacia woodlands and across vast savannas. For a truly unique perspective, consider mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursions on the Delta's shimmering channels, offering intimate encounters with aquatic life and a chance to spot birds and smaller creatures that might be missed from a vehicle. For the more intrepid, longer safari expeditions delve deeper into the wilderness, providing a comprehensive Botswana wildlife viewing experience that can last several days, often including camping under the spectacular star-filled African sky. Each tour type is crafted to maximize your chances of unforgettable wildlife sightings while ensuring responsible tourism practices. When planning your Botswana wildlife viewing adventure from Maun, consider the time of year. The dry season (roughly May to October) concentrates animals around permanent water sources, leading to exceptional sightings. However, the green season (November to April) brings lush landscapes and is ideal for birdwatching, with fewer crowds. TopTours.ai aggregates a wide selection of these tours, allowing you to compare durations, inclusions, and operator specialties to find the perfect fit for your safari aspirations. This is your starting point for discovering the magic of Botswana's wild heart.

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Moremi Full Day Trip From Maun
From $321
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

A Moremi Day Trip gives you the chance to experience the diverse habitats of the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve and offers amazing game viewing opportunities. Ideal for travellers with limited time, you will spend the day exploring the western section of the reserve, with game viewing experiences dictating your route. Covering approximately a third of the eastern portion of the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve, its tall woodlands and spreading floodplains fringed with majestic palms make it one of Africa’s most scenic wildlife areas.

4.9(19)
12h
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 Botswana Camel Safari Experience
From $55
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

we are one of the two camel experience in Botswana, offering an unforgettable adventure. We are Located right in Maun, our experience blends cultural education, animal connection, and peaceful nature. Guests don’t just ride camels—they meet them, feed them, and learn their stories. With a locally owned curio shop featuring camel-themed crafts, and warm, personalized hospitality, we provide a one-of-a-kind activity that can’t be found anywhere else in the region.

4.9(16)
1h
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 Small Group Immersive Cultural Tour in Maun
From $130
Free Cancellation

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.

5.0(10)
3h
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Maun Horse Riding Safari in Private Game Lodge
From $149

Horse riding in the bush with wild animal encounters is an unforgettable safari experience. In a private game reserve half an hour outside of Maun, Botswana, you get an authentic bush experience. While Horseback Riding we see zebras, giraffs and other animals... and we can get very close to them. This is a great activity for a free morning or afternoon in Maun and an unforgettable safari experience that you will not regret adding to your holiday.

5.0(2)
2h
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11 Days Safari Tour In Botswana
From $3,850
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Explore the vast beauty of Botswana’s pristine wildlife areas - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Concession and Chobe National Park. Boasting the biggest concentration of wildlife in Africa, enjoy adventures including exceptional game drives, private river cruises, mokoro excurions, bush walks, excellent birdwatching and breathtaking photographic opportunities.

4.8(10)
264h
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 Explore Maun with Multi Day Minibus Tours from Maun Airport
From $266.87
New

Depart on a 7-day journey through Botswana’s wild heart, where untamed landscapes meet luxurious comfort. Start at Gomoti River Lodge in the Southern Okavango Delta, a 4-star sanctuary surrounded by elephant-filled plains and serene waterways. Transition to Saguni Luxury River Tents along the Khwai River, where predators roam and starry nights captivate. Enjoy sunrise game drives, Mokoro glides, a Xakanaxa boat cruise, and thrilling night drives, ending with a breathtaking charter flight over the Delta’s shimmering channels

168h
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 Maun Ngamiland 4-Day Guided Tour
From $1,200
👤Private TourNew

Join us for a trip of a lifetime! Your experienced guide will track and find the most amazing wildlife. Your trips are entirely customizable, we can adjust the areas, the days, you tell us. Special interest in birds? Photography? Let us make this a dream adventure for you!

96h
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Full Day Moremi Safari Tour from Maun
From $372

Embark on an unforgettable adventure into the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve with our full-day safari experience from Maun. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, this tour offers an immersive journey through one of Botswana's premier game reserves. Tour Highlights: Early Morning Departure: Start your day with a 6:00 AM pick-up from your hotel, lodge, or the airport in Maun. Expert Guidance: Travel with a highly trained and experienced guide in a comfortable 4x4 game viewing vehicle. Scenic Game Drives: Explore the diverse landscapes of Moremi, from South Gate to Xinii Lagoon and beyond, spotting elephants, lions, leopards, and a myriad of bird species. Bush Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the reserve, with bottled water and soft drinks provided. Flexible Itinerary: Your route and stops are tailored to maximize wildlife sightings and ensure a personalized experience.

12h
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Moremi Full day Game Drive from Maun
From $318
Free Cancellation👤Private TourNew

What sets your tour apart is the truly immersive and personal safari experience we offer, far beyond a typical game drive. With expert local guides who know the land intimately, guests are taken off the beaten path to hidden waterholes and prime wildlife areas. We keep your groups small for a more intimate adventure, allowing time to observe, learn, and capture unforgettable moments. From a freshly prepared bush breakfast to a scenic picnic lunch, every detail is thoughtfully planned for comfort and connection to nature. Whether you’re seeking a budget-friendly journey or a premium escape, your itineraries are tailored to every traveler, grounded in authentic storytelling, cultural insight, and a deep commitment to conservation and community. This is not just a tour, it’s a true Botswana wilderness experience.

12h
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5 days Kasane to Maun Safari (Kasane, Chobe, Khwai, Moremi, Maun)
From $2,150
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

The 5 day road trip adventure safaris is unique on its own. Chobe riverfront provides you with the best river safari enjoying the beautiful scenery and landscapes The Chobe national park in the Savute area is known for its high wildlife densities. Its full of elephants and zebras! Khwai is amazing with hippos crocodiles and lots of game with beautiful scenery of high palm trees! Xakanaka in Moremi (Okavango delta) is a paradise on its own. Elephants, hippos, lions, leopards and wildogs are resident in this area.

5.0(1)
120h
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13-Day Safari Tour from Maun to Kasane
From $8,422.54
Free Cancellation

This 13-day safari is perfectly tailored for those who have all the time to experience the best safari tour. It covers the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Concession, Savuti, and Chobe National Park. It runs from Maun to Kasane and gives an opportunity to see both the wetlands and highlights of Botswana's best wildlife.

312h
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5 Day Elephant Tracking Botswana
From $4,500
👤Private Tour

Four persons minimum. Smaller group has to pay a price for 4 persons. If possible, please book at least 30 days before actual start of the safari. If booking less than 30 days prior to departure, we cannot guarantee your trip. See also our T&C at our Action Safari website. Experience true walking safari in northern Botswana – Okavango delta (including mainly Moremi, Linyanti, Savuti, Kwai) and Chobe. Join us in Botswana’s famous elephants areas as we follow the herds of wise old elephants on their long route. Sharing Okavango and Chobe on an equal footing with its elephants surely overshadows any previous game viewing experiences you might have in your life, and of course we will encounter other wildlife on foot like lions, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest, as well as the 450+ birds species.

120h
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8 Day Elephant Tracking Botswana
From $7,200
👤Private Tour

Four persons minimum. Smaller group has to pay a price for 4 persons. If possible, please book at least 30 days before actual start of the safari. If booking less than 30 days prior to departure, we cannot guarantee your trip. See also our T&C at our Action Safari website. Experience true walking safari in northern Botswana – Okavango delta (including mainly Moremi, Linyanti, Savuti, Kwai) and Chobe. Join us in Botswana’s famous elephants areas as we follow the herds of wise old elephants on their long route. Sharing Okavango and Chobe on an equal footing with its elephants surely overshadows any previous game viewing experiences you might have in your life, and of course we will encounter other wildlife on foot like lions, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest, as well as the 450+ birds species.

192h
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10 Day Elephant Tracking Botswana
From $9,000
👤Private Tour

Four persons minimum. Smaller group has to pay a price for 4 persons. If possible, please book at least 30 days before actual start of the safari. If booking less than 30 days prior to departure, we cannot guarantee your trip. See also our T&C at our Action Safari website. Experience true walking safari in northern Botswana – Okavango delta (including mainly Moremi, Linyanti, Savuti, Kwai) and Chobe. Join us in Botswana’s famous elephants areas as we follow the herds of wise old elephants on their long route. Sharing Okavango and Chobe on an equal footing with its elephants surely overshadows any previous game viewing experiences you might have in your life, and of course we will encounter other wildlife on foot like lions, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest, as well as the 450+ birds species.

240h
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14 Day Elephant Tracking Botswana
From $12,600
👤Private Tour

Four persons minimum. Smaller group has to pay a price for 4 persons. If possible, please book at least 30 days before actual start of the safari. If booking less than 30 days prior to departure, we cannot guarantee your trip. See also our T&C at our Action Safari website. Experience true walking safari in northern Botswana – Okavango delta (including mainly Moremi, Linyanti, Savuti, Kwai) and Chobe. Join us in Botswana’s famous elephants areas as we follow the herds of wise old elephants on their long route. Sharing Okavango and Chobe on an equal footing with its elephants surely overshadows any previous game viewing experiences you might have in your life, and of course we will encounter other wildlife on foot like lions, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest, as well as the 450+ birds species.

336h
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Why Choose Botswana Wildlife Viewing in Maun?

Exceptional Wildlife Density

Botswana boasts some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, offering remarkable viewing opportunities.

Access to Iconic Locations

Maun is the primary gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve, world-renowned for their biodiversity.

Diverse Tour Experiences

From thrilling game drives to serene mokoro trips, a variety of ways to experience the wilderness are available.

Expert Guiding

Tours are led by knowledgeable guides with a deep understanding of animal behavior and tracking skills.

Photographic Opportunities

Botswana's pristine landscapes and abundant wildlife provide unparalleled settings for photography enthusiasts.

Conservation Focus

Many tours operate with a strong emphasis on conservation and sustainable tourism practices.

Types of Botswana Wildlife Viewing in Maun

Open-Vehicle Game Drives

These tours utilize open 4x4 safari vehicles, allowing for unobstructed views and excellent photographic opportunities. Drivers expertly navigate the park's tracks to find animals.

Guided game drives4x4 safari vehiclesExperienced trackersMorning and afternoon departuresPotential for full-day excursions

Mokoro Safaris (Okavango Delta)

Experience the Delta from a traditional dugout canoe, silently gliding through shallow channels. This offers a unique, intimate perspective of the ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Traditional mokoro canoeGuided by polerWater-based wildlife viewingBirdwatching focusOften combined with walking safaris

Walking Safaris

For a truly immersive experience, walking safaris allow you to connect with the bush on foot. Guides share knowledge of flora, fauna, and tracking, fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment.

Guided by armed rangerFocus on smaller detailsLearn about bushcraftExceptional for birdingTypically morning or late afternoon

Scenic Flights (Okavango Delta)

Gain a breathtaking aerial perspective of the Okavango Delta's intricate waterways and vast wildlife populations. These flights offer a grand overview of this unique landscape.

Light aircraft flightsPanoramic viewsOverflight of Delta channelsExcellent for photographersDuration typically 30-60 minutes

What to Expect on Botswana Wildlife Viewing Tours from Maun

Duration

Tours range from short half-day excursions (3-4 hours) to full-day adventures and multi-day fly-in safaris.

Weather

Temperatures can vary greatly. Dry season (May-Oct) days are warm to hot, with cool mornings and evenings. Wet season (Nov-Apr) is hot and humid with potential for rain.

Group Size

Game drive vehicles typically accommodate 6-9 passengers. Mokoro trips are usually 1-2 passengers per canoe. Walking safaris are small groups.

What's Included

Generally includes park fees, guiding services, and often water. Longer safaris may include meals and accommodation. Check specific tour details.

Meeting Point

Most tours depart directly from lodges in and around Maun, or from a designated central meeting point in town. Lodge pick-ups are common.

Costs

Prices vary significantly based on duration, type of tour, and inclusions. Budget from $75 for short game drives to upwards of $500+ per day for luxury fly-in safaris.

Expert Tips for the Best Experience

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Book in advance, especially during peak season (June-October) and for popular lodges or specific tour types.

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Pack layers of clothing. Early mornings and evenings can be cool, even in the hotter months.

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Bring binoculars. While animals are often close, good binoculars greatly enhance the viewing experience.

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Consider the time of year for your visit; each season offers a different wildlife viewing perspective.

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Stay hydrated. Carry plenty of water, especially on longer game drives and during warmer months.

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Respect wildlife. Maintain a safe distance, never feed animals, and always follow your guide's instructions.

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Mosquito repellent is essential, particularly during the wetter season and around water bodies.

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A good zoom lens for your camera will be invaluable for capturing wildlife details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the best time of year for wildlife viewing in Botswana from Maun?

A: The dry season, from May to October, is generally considered the best time. During this period, animals congregate around permanent water sources, making them easier to spot. The landscape is also less dense, offering clearer views.

Q:Are there specific animals I can expect to see on tours from Maun?

A: You have a high chance of seeing elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and various antelope species. The Okavango Delta is also excellent for hippos, crocodiles, and a vast array of birdlife. More elusive animals like leopards and wild dogs are possible sightings.

Q:What should I wear on a wildlife viewing tour?

A: Comfortable, neutral-colored clothing is best. Think light, breathable fabrics. Long sleeves and trousers are recommended for sun protection and to deter insects. A hat and sunglasses are essential.

Q:Do tours from Maun include park entrance fees?

A: This varies by tour operator and the specific tour. Many day tours include park fees, but it's crucial to check the 'What's Included' section for each tour. Longer safaris usually have fees bundled into the package.

Q:How far in advance should I book a Botswana wildlife tour?

A: For peak season (June to October) and popular multi-day safaris, booking 6-12 months in advance is highly recommended. For shorter day trips, booking a few weeks ahead might suffice, but earlier is always safer.

Q:Can I combine different types of tours from Maun?

A: Absolutely! Many visitors choose to combine a few days of game drives in Moremi with a mokoro experience in the Delta, or even add a scenic flight. TopTours.ai can help you find itineraries that mix and match these activities.

Q:What's the difference between a game drive and a mokoro safari?

A: A game drive uses a 4x4 vehicle to cover more ground and see animals on land. A mokoro safari is a water-based experience on a traditional canoe, offering a quieter, more intimate view of the Delta's waterways, birds, and smaller creatures.

Q:Are there age restrictions for these tours?

A: Generally, there are no strict age limits for game drives, but very young children may find them challenging. Mokoro and walking safaris often have minimum age recommendations (e.g., 12 or 16 years) due to safety and the nature of the activity. Always check the specific tour details.

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Why Visit Maun?

Experience Maun as the gateway to Botswana's unparalleled Okavango Delta wildlife safaris.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Botswana's 'tourism capital'.

Witness traditional crafts and local life unfolding daily in this bustling hub.

Discover the rich Setswana heritage and friendly local communities surrounding Maun.

Enjoy authentic interactions with traders and artisans at the local markets.

Feel the pulse of adventure before exploring the wild heart of Botswana.

Best Time to Visit

Weather

Maun experiences a semi-arid climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The hot, wet summer (November to April) brings thunderstorms and lush vegetation, while the cooler, dry winter (May to October) offers clear skies and makes wildlife viewing easier as animals congregate around water sources.

Best Months

The best months to visit Maun are generally from May to October during the dry season, as this offers the most reliable wildlife viewing opportunities in the Okavango Delta.

Peak Season

Peak season in Maun coincides with the dry winter months, from June to September, offering excellent game viewing and pleasant temperatures, though it also means higher prices and more crowds.

Off Season

The off-season, typically from November to April, is the wet summer period; while you might encounter more rain, it brings lush landscapes, abundant birdlife, and lower prices, making it ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

Plan Your Maun Trip

Transportation Tips

Getting around Maun and its immediate surroundings is best done using taxis or by hiring a vehicle. Taxis are readily available and relatively affordable for short distances within town, offering convenience for reaching markets or lodges. For excursions further afield or if you plan on exploring beyond Maun's town limits, renting a 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended, especially during the rainy season when road conditions can be challenging. Many safari operators also provide transfers and transport as part of their packages, simplifying your travel logistics.

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