Town in North-West District, Botswana
Getting around Maun
How to get around Maun
You need a taxi, shuttle or rental car to get around, and flights or 4x4 tours to reach the delta and parks. Combis run along the main road.
Ways to get around Maun
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | About 60–120 BWP in town | Phone-booked; flag-downs near the airport and shops |
| Combi (minibus) | About 8–15 BWP | Main road routes only; crowded and not for baggage |
| Light aircraft transfer | About 3,000+ BWP | Scenic transfer to delta camps; usually booked with the camp |
Ride-hailing apps in Maun
A 5 km ride costs about P60–110 ($4.2–7.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| inDrive | Listed for Botswana; availability in Maun is limited |
- Taxis are scarce at night; book through your lodge. Agree fares before getting in.
Arriving in Maun
Maun International (MUB)
About 5 km from town. Taxi roughly 100–200 BWP, 10 min; lodges send shuttles. Flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Gaborone.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: No scooter culture; distances are long and roads busy. Rent a car or use taxis.
- Driving: on the left. Licences in English with a photo are valid for up to 90 days; rental firms may still require an IDP.
- Onward travel in Botswana: Air Botswana and charter planes serve Maun and Kasane; safaris are by fly-in or 4x4 self-drive. Cheap but slow buses link Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Kasane.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Maun?
No. Use inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Maun?
You need a taxi, shuttle or rental car to get around, and flights or 4x4 tours to reach the delta and parks. Combis run along the main road.
How do I get from the airport to Maun?
About 5 km from town. Taxi roughly 100–200 BWP, 10 min; lodges send shuttles. Flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Gaborone.
Is Maun walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Botswana Tourism Organisation
- Air Botswana
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (airports)
- Botswana Tourism Organisation
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
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