Maun

Maun Education Park is easy walking distance from downtown and well worth 2 to 3 hours either early morning or late afternoon. It is the hidden jewel of Maun - with over 10 giraffes, wildebeest, kudu, impala, zebras, lechwe, warthogs and great birding.

Nhabe Museum has regular exibitions and friendly staff to answer your questions or give advice. Don't miss their gift shop.

There is an ancient bridge that is supported by living trees in Matlapaneng,on your way to Moremi Game Reserve. The bridge is in a poor state and you might be the last to see it.

Self Drive Adventures
Private Bag 114, Suite 28, Maun
+267 686 3755

Fully safari equipped 4x4 vehicle hire including satellite phone, GPS, logistical & mechanical support and unlimited mileage.

Botswana Quality Baskets
Box 1382, Maun
267-72271422

Visit the website - see the map - visit the shop. Buy some baskets or learn to weave.

Okavango scenic flights

okavango scenic flights
Delta Air
Mathiba I Rd.
+267 6860 044, +267 6861 682
BWP 1250 (5 pax) +P50/pp
08h - 17h daily
Office is across from Maun airport

A fleet of seven aircraft flies 5,000 passengers per year. Has ties to Delta Camp and Oddballs.

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Safari Air
Ngami Centre

Primarily does the transfers for Desert and Delta Safaris lodges.

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There are several small operators on or near the Maun airport. They provide a combination of transfers of tourists between Maun and safari camps in the Okavango, plus sightseeing flights, plus charter flights to other points. They mostly fly small, piston-engine propeller planes carrying three to 10 passengers Cessna 206, Cessna 210, Cessna 172, and the like. Prices given here are a flat rate for a generic one-hour scenic tour in an aircraft carrying 3 or 5 passengers "pax"; add a departure tax of BWP50/person. Contact the operators in advance for a specific and updated quote, or to ask about charters to other destinations.

okavango scenic flights
Kavango Air
+267 6860 323
BWP 1,500 (3 pax) +P50/pp

Price is for a flight in the 4-seat Cessna 172.

okavango scenic flights
Moremi Air
+267 686 3632
USD 290 (5 pax) inc tax
1st Floor, Maun Airport Building

Based primarily in Maun, they also have one plane in Kasane. Their charter and sightseeing range includes Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Windhoek, Gaborone, and Johannesburg.

okavango scenic flights
Northern Air
+267 6860 385
Opposite the airport building

Now owned by tour operator Ker & Downey, and mostly fly to their camps. Fly Cessna 206's.

okavango scenic flights
Mack Air
Mathiba I Rd
+267 6860 675

A well-regarded operator, independent of the camps. Also offer charter service to Kasane, Windhoek, Livingstone, Francistown, and Gaborone.

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Sefofane
Mathiba I Rd
+267 6860 778
BWP 2,000 (5 pax) +P50/pp
In the Okavango Wilderness Safaris office block, near the airport gates

The largest of the air operators. They are affiliated with Wilderness Safaris, and thus fly most of Wilderness Safari's clients. Sefofane also gives flight instruction.

okavango scenic flights
Merlin Air Services
Mathiba I Rd.
+267 6860 351
Just outside airport gates

Not an air operator themselves, Merlin has a long history as a booking agent and communications relay for tour and aircraft operators.