Maun is one of Africa's tour departure hubs.
Maun is best known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, Botswana's wildlife gem.
Maun lies on the Thamalakane River and retains a rural and lively frontier feel to it, despite rapid expansion.
The village is ideally located near the Okavango Delta and other top Botswana game viewing areas, making it a popular stop over and start or end point on wildlife safaris.
Nearby game reserves include Moremi Game Reserve, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans and Nxai National Park.
The best time to visit Maun is in winter - the low rainfall months from May to October when the days are warm with clear skies. During winter the nights can get cool, so take something warm along.
From November to April Maun usually gets really hot and the rainy season falls between December and February.
Use the Google map to explore Maun.