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Day Trips From Maun - Compare 28 Tours

4.8/5  –  427 Botswana Reviews

Maun is Botswana’s premier safari gateway town, and even if you’re just passing through, it can still be the starting point for a wonderful day trip into the surrounding area. The main attraction of any excursion from Maun is the Okavango Delta and this will almost certainly be the main focus of any day trip. Whether you’re traveling by road or by air (or a combination of the two), the Okavango Delta is an incredible highlight that you won’t want to miss if you’re in town, even if just for a day. There are, however, other attractions within easy reach of Maun if you’ve already been out into the Delta.

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6 Questions About Day Trips From Maun

1. What day trips are available from Maun?
2. Is it worth doing a day trip from Maun?
3. Which animals can I see on a day trip from Maun?
4. Can I visit the Okavango Delta from Maun in 1 day?
5. What is the best time of year for a day trip from Maun?
6. Is there anything to see in Maun itself?
 
 

6 Questions About Day Trips From Maun

Answered by Anthony Ham

What day trips are available from Maun?

“Maun is right alongside the Okavango Delta, so it makes sense that the best day trips head into the Delta. There are two ways to do this. One is via a scenic flight with either a small plane or a helicopter – although this will rarely last longer than an hour – and the other is to go by car. To go on a day safari in the Delta, you’re better off flying as it will allow you to combine a scenic flight with some time on the ground. Flying also allows you to be out in the Delta early in the day, maximizing the amount of time you can spend enjoying the landscape and looking for animals. Traveling by road is cheaper, but you won’t be able to get as far, you’ll spend more time getting to and from where you want to go, and you’ll end up looking for animals at the worst time of day, when it’s hot and most animals are not visible. Other possible day trips from Maun include the Shorobe Basket Co-operative, Elephant Havens, home to orphaned elephants, and Boro-bonche Ostrich Farm. You could combine all three on a day trip from Maun.”

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Is it worth doing a day trip from Maun?

“Yes, anything you can see on a day trip from Maun will be worth it. Of course, it would be better if you had more time to explore the Okavango Delta, and if you visit the Delta only as a day trip, you may find yourself longing for more. But 1 day in the Delta will always be better than no days in the Delta at all. Or, to put it another way, if we only had 1 day to spend anywhere in Africa, spending it in the Okavango Delta might just be top of the list. Plan your trip carefully and you’re in for the most wonderful experience.”

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Which animals can I see on a day trip from Maun?

“If your day trip from Maun includes a trip out into the Okavango Delta, you can expect to see lots of animals, although it all depends on where you go. Even on most short day trips into the Delta, you can expect to see elephants and numerous antelope species. You might also see zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and buffalo, although you’d have to be lucky to see all of these on a day trip. Count on seeing lots of birds as well. There are numerous big cats (lions, leopards and cheetahs) in the Delta, but the general rule with big cat sightings is that the longer you are there, the better your chances are of an encounter. This means that seeing them is very often a question of luck. In other words, if you see one of these species on your only day in the Delta, consider yourself very lucky.”

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Can I visit the Okavango Delta from Maun in 1 day?

“Yes, you can visit the Delta on a day safari from Maun. As mentioned above, this can be done with either an air or a road transfer package. With an air transfer, you should be able to fly deep into the Delta into some fantastic (and sometimes exclusive) wildlife areas. If you leave very early in the morning and return around dusk, you can enjoy a wonderful 1-day safari. The problem with flying is, of course, the cost, and two flights in a single day can mean quite a costly day trip. If you drive, which is cheaper, you’ll be limited in how far you can go. Driving into the Delta and back in 1 day usually means heading to the southern, more accessible regions of the Delta. Some of these have excellent wildlife, but they can also be busier with other safari groups. You’ll also be seeing animals during the hotter daylight hours, when most animals are less active – either resting or cooling off in the shade of vegetation and therefore more difficult to see.”

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What is the best time of year for a day trip from Maun?

“The best time to go on a day safari from Maun into the Okavango Delta is during the Dry season, which runs from April to October. During these months, you can expect milder temperatures, clear skies and good visibility. These are also the months when water levels are highest (water levels in the Delta depend on rainfall in Angola months before) and the animals are easiest to see. The Delta is lovely and green at this time, and water levels also ensure you can go on a mokoro (dugout canoe). If you’re in the area to see birds, the best months are generally from November to April. Although this is the Wet season, it’s also when thousands of migratory birds (ones that undertake a seasonal migration) arrive in the area from Europe and North Africa. Non-safari day trips can be done at any time of the year.”

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Is there anything to see in Maun itself?

“Maun doesn’t have a lot of attractions, but there are more than enough worthwhile possibilities to fill a day trip. For a start, Okavango Craft Brewery is an excellent initiative, with tours, a tap room where you can try the local brew, and an attached restaurant. Profits from the brewery also go to helping communities live alongside elephants in the Okavango Delta and panhandle (a narrow piece of land that sticks out from the main part of a region, like the handle of a pan). Another possibility is a sunset cruise along the Thamalakane River (if water levels permit). There’s also a thriving café and boutique souvenir precinct surrounding (and just inside) the gate to Maun’s small airport.”

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4.8/5 427 Reviews
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Harriet Nimmo  –  
South Africa ZA

Harriet is a zoologist with more than 20 years’ experience. She has the privilege of working with the world’s top wildlife photographers and photo-guides.

Africa at Its Most Wild
5/5

If I had 48 hours left on this planet, I would spend it on safari in Botswana. Botswana is my favourite African country. It still feels so wild, there is abundant wildlife, a huge variety of scenery and habitat…and only 2.4 million, very...

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James Bainbridge  –  
United Kingdom UK

James is a travel writer and author of many Lonely Planet guides, including senior author of the guide to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.

Southern Africa's Safari King
5/5

Botswana is rightly regarded as one of Africa's best safari destinations. The mellow, stable country packs in the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari, the Makgadikgadi salt pans and Chobe National Park, offering myriad backdrops for your animal...

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Pascal  –  
France FR
Reviewed: Jul 20, 2026
Animals and landscapes
4/5

We spent three weeks in Botswana and it was a very nice experience for the safaris and various park visits. It’s very contrasted, there are no one in certain places, for example in the Kalahari, and far too many people in Kasane, for...

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Frank Wu  –  
Australia AU
Reviewed: Jul 15, 2026
It's a unforgotten safari, comfortably encountering animals and pretty good accommodation and food
5/5

Our first stop was camp Kalahari, which was in Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Lots of animals live there, blue wild beasts, zebras, stinboks, ostriches...One highlight was to encountering a lion family in a very short distance (10-30 meters),...

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Estefania  –  
Australia AU
Reviewed: May 17, 2026
Once in a lifetime trip, we've been changed forever and loved everything
5/5

Botswana completely broke my sense of scale and I mean that in the best way. The wildlife, the landscapes, the people, the conservation story, all of it is just extraordinary. I came not knowing what to expect and left forever changed and...

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Carol L Clark  –  
United States US
Reviewed: May 13, 2026
Spiritually transformative and a great deal of fun!
5/5

Botswana has just the right bush to animal ratio, by which I mean there is enough open land to see a lot of animals and enough bush to keep them close to the road. Every time we turned around, there were elephants. The river trip allowed us...

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