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Researched Updated Oct 21, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Maun, North-West District, Botswana, on the Thamalakane River. It is the tourism gateway to the Okavango Delta and was founded in 1915 as the Batawana capital. 2
Population
84,993 in Maun village in the corrected 2022 Population and Housing Census (41,083 male and 43,910 female). Wikipedia still shows the preliminary count of 85,293. 1 2
Internet Speed
BTC lists Maun as a fibre (FTTx) area and sells 4, 20 and 50 Mbps home plans. Its business FAQ prices a 36-month contract at P436, P975 and P1,985 a month for those speeds, plus P250 installation. The consumer page advertises plans from P384 to P746 and also names 100 to 300 Mbps without a Maun price. 14 15
Currency & Banking
Botswana pula (BWP). This run uses 13.368984 pula per US dollar (IMF, 19 October 2026). Declare cash of P10,000 or more. Mapped banks include FNB, Stanbic on Mathiba I Street in Boyei Ward, and a Standard Chartered ATM on Sekgoma Road. 16 8 46 54 55
Tap Water
Urban and semi-urban supplies are chlorinated and locals drink them. Short-term visitors are advised to use bottled or treated water. Outside town, treat water as unsafe. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Plug types D, G and M are all used. A multi-type adapter covers them; British-type G sockets are common. 7 4
SIM Card
Mascom, Orange and BTC sell prepaid SIMs; visitors register with a passport. An Orange eSIM is P10 at an Orange store. Mascom MyCombo, VAT included, is P15 for one day (10 minutes, 10 SMS, 100 MB), P165 for 30 days (100 minutes, 50 SMS, 2 GB) or P245 for 30 days (150 minutes, 100 SMS, 8 GB). 5 6
Banking for Expats
Draw pula before a self-drive. Moremi gates take pula cash; a card payment in advance at the DWNP office in Maun issues a voucher. FNB, Stanbic on Mathiba I Street in Boyei Ward, and a Standard Chartered ATM on Sekgoma Road are mapped in town. 65 46 54 55
Accommodation
Cresta Riley's, Maun's original hotel, starts at P1,100 a night with Wi-Fi. Riverside camps sit on the road toward Moremi: Sedia Riverside Hotel, The Old Bridge Backpackers, and Audi Camp about 12 km out in Matlapana. 18 19 41 42 43 58
Cashless Friendly
Cash still matters. Moremi gates take pula cash, while a voucher can be bought by card at the DWNP office in Maun. Okavango Brewing Company takes bank transfer, cash on pickup, and Orange Money or MyZaka. Taxis have no app. 65 22 17
Short Term Rentals
Book the hotel or camp direct. Cresta Riley's starts at P1,100 a night. Audi Camp camping is P185 per person (SADC P170), with breakfast en-suite tents at P800 single or P1,100 double. 18 19
Budget Accommodation
Audi Camp, 12 km from Maun on the Moremi road, charges P185 per person to camp (children under 12 half price) and P100 for a site with power. A town transfer is P400 per vehicle. The Old Bridge Backpackers is the mapped riverside hostel. 19 58 43
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Central Maun around Riley's, the Old Mall and the airport for shops, banks and departures. The Thamalakane camps on the Shorobe road, including Sedia and The Old Bridge, are the riverside alternative, about 6 km northeast. 3 18 42 43
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Central Maun if you want the airport, FNB and the supermarkets within a walk or a short combi ride. For a quieter base, the Shorobe-road camps (Sedia, Old Bridge, Audi in Matlapana) have river settings, with Audi's town transfer at P400. 3 18 19 46 47

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
No citywide delivery app covers Maun. Gabs Eats and Zebras deliver in Gaborone. Marc's Eatery does takeaway, including the P130 packed lunch. 30 20
Best Local Dish to Try
Seswaa, beef, goat or lamb boiled until it can be pounded, served with pap (maize porridge) or sorghum porridge. 4 3
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Marc's Eatery serves a veggie sarmi and is a bakery as well as a restaurant. Most lodge menus are built around meat. 20
Best Dessert Spots
Marc's Eatery, which bills itself as a bakery, sells home-made cakes and other sweets with lunch and dinner. Supermarket bakeries are the other everyday option, inside Spar, Choppies and Shoprite. 20 49 47 48
Affordable Shopping Spots
Choppies, Shoprite and Spar are mapped in town, along with the Mall of Maun. The Old Mall is the walkable shop row by Riley's and the bus station. 47 48 49 45 3
E-commerce/Online Store
Okavango Brewing Company sells online and ships nationwide with YourMart. Maun pickup is weekdays 09:00-17:00 at Sir Seretse Khama Road, Sennonori Ward. Cash on pickup is accepted. No general marketplace covering everyday Maun shopping was found. 22
Grocery Delivery
Gabs Eats and Zebras describe their delivery area as Gaborone. No Maun supermarket published a grocery-delivery service. Shop at Choppies, Shoprite or Spar. 30 47 48 49
Bar/Nightlife Area
Nightlife is lodge bars, not a club street. The Old Bridge Backpackers bar, Audi Camp (07:00-22:00) and Okavango River Lodge's bar on the B334 in Matlapana are mapped. Okavango Brewing Company is on Sir Seretse Khama Road in Sennonori. 43 19 59 22
Local Brewery
Okavango Brewing Company, Sir Seretse Khama Road, Sennonori Ward, +267 6860069, mapped as Okavango craft brewery. A 330 ml Delta Lager is P22.50 in the online shop. Weekday pickup is 09:00-17:00. 21 22 62
Wine Bars
No dedicated wine bar published a page. Sit-down drinks are at Marc's Eatery, Cresta Riley's and Okavango Brewing Company on Sir Seretse Khama Road in Sennonori. 20 18 22
Street Food Stalls
Wikivoyage describes magwinya (fried dough) and ready-made seswaa and pap at local eateries, including Choice across from Riley's Garage, plus the market by the bus station on Tsaro Street. It does not give a current price. 3
Popular International Cuisine
Nando's and KFC are both on Tsaro Street. Marc's Eatery serves a mixed menu, including a sarmi, in a garden setting. 56 57 20 41

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
No coworking operator in Maun published a day pass. Cresta Riley's rooms include a work area and Wi-Fi, from P1,100 a night. 18
Best Cafe for Work
Marc's Eatery is a bakery-restaurant with garden seating, a veggie sarmi, and packed lunches at P130. It is open Monday to Friday 10:30-14:30 and 17:00-20:30, and Saturday 17:00-20:30. The Duck cafe is also mapped in town. 20 41 51
Networking Events
Safari and charter offices cluster by Maun Airport and the Old Mall, a short walk from Riley's. There is no published public meetup calendar. Industry socialising is at the riverside bars, including The Old Bridge Backpackers. 3 40 43
Social Events for Expats
The practical expat bars are The Old Bridge Backpackers and Audi Camp, whose restaurant and bar run 07:00-22:00. Okavango River Lodge also has a mapped bar on the B334 in Matlapana. 43 19 59

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
No Bolt or Uber city is listed for Botswana. Taxis have no central dispatch. Wikivoyage puts a taxi to the northern camps at about P30. Numbeo lists a taxi start of P8, last updated 21 April 2025, with no new Maun entries in the past 12 months. 30 3 17
Bike/Scooter Rental
No bike-share or scooter operator is published. The centre from Riley's to the airport is walkable when it is cool. Audi Camp is 12 km out, with a vehicle transfer at P400. 3 19
Best Beach Nearby
There is no sea. The waterside spots are on the Thamalakane River at Sedia Riverside Hotel and The Old Bridge Backpackers. 2 42 43
Top Regional Airline
Air Botswana. Its destination list includes Maun, Gaborone, Francistown, Kasane and Johannesburg. Wikivoyage describes regular Maun flights from Gaborone, Kasane, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg. 23 3
Top International Airline
Airlink. From Maun it flies Johannesburg and Cape Town on weekdays, plus Windhoek and Mpacha (Katima Mulilo). 24
Highway Access
The A3 links Maun to Nata and Francistown. Buses also run toward Ghanzi and the Namibian border, and toward Shakawe. 2 3
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no passenger railway. Maun Airport (MUB) is in town. The bus station and market are about 1.5 km southwest of Riley's, at Tsaro Street. 3 39 40
Public Transport Passes
Maun has no published monthly transit pass. Numbeo lists a one-way local ticket at P8 and leaves the monthly pass blank. Combis run from the bus station, including a route toward the airport and the northern camps. 17 3
Regional Travel
Wikivoyage, as of 2023, listed a Gaborone bus at P278 (9 to 10 hours), Francistown at about P167 (about 6 hours) and Shakawe at P141 (about 6 hours). Those cash fares were not re-priced on an operator page in 2026. Air Botswana links the town with Gaborone and Kasane. 3 23

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
For private care, Maun Private Hospital, Plot 16807, Wenela Ward, +267 6860245, with a 24-hour laboratory. The public district hospital is Letsholathebe II Memorial Hospital, a 270-bed referral hospital for the North-West. 28 37 29 36
Laundry Services
Audi Camp has areas for washing clothes, with no per-kilo price. No town laundry published a rate. 19

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Thamalakane River, Maun Airport, and Nhabe Museum. The town's role is as the departure point for the Okavango Delta and Moremi. 2 39 38 44
Museums & Art Venues
Nhabe Museum is the mapped museum in town. No separate museum website with hours or a ticket price was found. 38
Historical Sites
The settlement became the Batawana capital in 1915, moved from Toteng. The name comes from the Seyei word maung, the place of river reeds. It was a Yei village before the Batawana arrived. 2
Religious Sites
Dutch Reform Church on Sir Seretse Khama Road, and Kingdom Gathering Church. 60 61
Annual Events
No Maun festival programme for 2026 was found. Moremi's public campsites for the June to October dry season sell out months ahead, so book before travel. 65
Cultural Districts
Everyday town life is the Old Mall and the bus-station market on Tsaro Street. The visitor strip is the riverside camps on the Shorobe and Moremi road, including Audi Camp and The Old Bridge Backpackers, about 6 to 12 km northeast. 3 19 43
Theater Venues
No theatre company published a programme. Maun Educational Park, south of the Thamalakane on the Francistown road, is the mapped public park. 53 3
Local Markets
The bus-station market at Tsaro Street, the Old Mall next to it, and the Mall of Maun. Roadside produce sellers sit around the taxi rank. 3 45
Music Scene
There is no concert hall with a published calendar. Live sets, when they happen, are at lodge bars such as The Old Bridge Backpackers and Audi Camp. 43 19
Art Galleries
No independent gallery published a site. Nhabe Museum is the mapped place for local crafts and exhibits. 38
Historic Buildings
Cresta Riley's is the first hotel in Maun and a landmark since the early 1900s. It is still operating, with rooms from P1,100. 18 40
Local Heritage
Batawana capital since 1915, named from the Seyei word for river reeds, and the cattle and safari gateway to the Okavango Delta. 2

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
The Thamalakane River corridor, Maun Educational Park, and Moremi Game Reserve, which Wikivoyage places about 80 km away. Thamalakane River Lodge is mapped on the river. 3 53 52 44
National Parks Nearby
Moremi Game Reserve is Category A. From 1 April 2022 a non-resident private visitor pays P270 per person per day and P60 to camp; a foreign private vehicle under 3,500 kg pays P75 per day. HATAB said on 27 March 2026 that a proposed increase was not in force. Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans are Category B at P190 per non-resident per day. Chobe, the other Category A park, is farther north via Nata. 25 26 44 65 3
Cycling/Walking Paths
There is no marked cycle network. Walking Riley's to the airport is possible but usually hot. Combis cover the airport and the northern camps. 3
Scenic Viewpoints
Sunset over the Thamalakane at Sedia Riverside Hotel, which sits on the river about 6 km northeast of the airport, and at The Old Bridge Backpackers. 3 42 43
Birdwatching Locations
Sedia Riverside Hotel's grounds on the Thamalakane, the river corridor in town, and Moremi Game Reserve. Red lechwe still graze the Thamalakane banks. 3 2 44
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Audi Camp's luxury en-suite tents on the river decks have their own fireplaces. Open fires are not a town-centre option. 19

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Maun Post Office is the mapped postal counter. Okavango Brewing Company uses YourMart for nationwide delivery and does weekday pickup in Sennonori. No DHL office was mapped. 50 22
Language Classes
English and Setswana are both widely spoken, and tourism business is in English. No language school in Maun published a course timetable. 9
Libraries & Study Spots
No public library is mapped. Cresta Riley's rooms include a work area and Wi-Fi. Love Botswana, Plot M36, Sedie, +267 680 1114, runs youth programmes rather than a reading room. 64 18 31
Community Centers
Love Botswana at Plot M36, Sedie, runs programmes for children and young people (+267 680 1114). Maun Educational Park is the mapped public park. 31 53
Casino & Gaming Halls
No casino is mapped in Maun. An OpenStreetMap search on 21 October 2026 returned no venue. 63

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Property24's Maun list on 21 October 2026 had no studio with a floor area. The closest priced house was a 4-bedroom in Sedie Ward, Maun Central, at P2,800,000 on a 3,384 m² plot. The card also shows 384 m², about P7,300 per m² if that figure is the house rather than a second plot measure. 27
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
No studio outside central Maun was listed with both a price and a floor area on Property24 on 21 October 2026. Audi Camp and Okavango River Lodge in Matlapana, about 12 km northeast, are camps, not homes for sale. 27 58 59
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
No 1-bedroom sale with a floor area was on Property24 Maun on 21 October 2026. A 4-bedroom in Sedie Ward, Maun Central, was listed at P2,800,000 on a 3,384 m² plot, with 384 m² also shown on the card (about P7,300 per m² if 384 m² is the house). 27
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
No 1-bedroom outside central Maun was listed with a price and a floor area. The Matlapana listings found are camps, including Audi Camp about 12 km out, not apartments for sale. 27 58
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
No 2-bedroom sale with a floor area was on Property24 Maun on 21 October 2026. The published central house was a 4-bedroom in Sedie Ward at P2,800,000 on a 3,384 m² plot, card also showing 384 m². 27
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
No 2-bedroom outside central Maun was listed with a price and a floor area on Property24 on 21 October 2026. Farms and vacant plots dominate the out-of-town ads, without a house floor area. 27
Corporate Tax
24.5% standard corporate income tax from 1 July 2026, on a source basis. PwC's chart, last reviewed 9 January 2026, still showed 22%, and 15% for approved manufacturing and for qualifying IFSC income. 13 11
Dividend Withholding Tax
10% on dividends for both residents and non-residents. Non-resident interest and royalties are 15%. 9
Tax System
Source-based. Residents and non-residents are taxed on Botswana-source income. Tax residence is a permanent place of abode plus at least 183 days in that tax year or the previous one. 11 33 13
Highest Income Tax Bracket
27.5% on taxable income above P400,000 a year, from 1 July 2026. The previous top rate was 25%. 13
VAT
14% standard VAT. From 1 October 2026, non-resident suppliers of remote services above P500,000 of Botswana supplies must charge it. 9 13
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
No CFC rules. Transfer-pricing rules for transactions with non-resident connected persons have applied since 1 July 2019. 12
Property Tax
PwC, reviewed 9 January 2026, says Botswana has no property taxes. The Local Government Act 2012 lets a council levy rates on rateable land, but no Maun rate in pula was published. 10 35
Property Transaction Tax
Transfer duty is paid by the buyer. Citizens pay 5%, with the first P1.5 million exempt. Non-citizens pay 10% up to P2 million and 15% on the value above that. New tribal and state land allocations are exempt. 10 34
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No digital nomad visa and no nomad tax regime. A lawful visitor may work remotely for a foreign employer if no costs are recharged to a Botswana entity; work for a Botswana entity needs authorisation. Botswana-source income is taxed, residence is abode plus 183 days, and the top rate is 27.5% above P400,000. Many passports, including the UK, may visit visa-free for 90 days. 32 8 33 13 11

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 21, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Statistics Botswana 2022 census: Maun village 84,993Official
  2. Maun: North-West District, Thamalakane, 1915 Batawana capital, A3Secondary
  3. Wikivoyage Maun: airport, A3, buses, taxis, combis, lodges, seswaaSecondary
  4. Wikivoyage Botswana: chlorinated tap water, seswaa, 230 VSecondary
  5. Mascom MyCombo VAT-inclusive bundles, including P245 for 30 days and 8 GBOfficial
  6. Orange eSIM P10, passport for visitors, Orange storesOfficial
  7. 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs D, G and MSecondary
  8. UK FCDO: visa-free 90 days, declare cash of P10,000 or moreOfficial
  9. PwC overview reviewed 9 Jan 2026: VAT 14%, dividend WHT 10%, English and SetswanaSecondary
  10. PwC: no property taxes; transfer duty 5% citizens, 10%/15% non-citizensSecondary
  11. PwC corporate page still shows source-based tax and CIT 22% as of 9 Jan 2026Secondary
  12. PwC: no CFC rules; transfer pricing from 1 July 2019Secondary
  13. RSM 17 July 2026: CIT 24.5% and top PIT 27.5% from 1 July 2026Secondary
  14. BTC FAQ: Maun FTTx, 4/20/50 Mbps contract pricesOfficial
  15. BTC Home Internet and Voice, P384 to P746, up to 50 MbpsOfficial
  16. IMF representative rate reused from country prep: 13.368984 BWP per USD on 19 Oct 2026Official
  17. Numbeo Maun: taxi start P8, one-way ticket P8, monthly pass blankIndex
  18. Cresta Riley's from P1,100, Wi-Fi and a work area, landmark since the early 1900sOfficial
  19. Audi Camp, 12 km from Maun: camping P185, bar to 22:00, tent fireplacesOfficial
  20. Marc's Eatery bakery and restaurant: veggie sarmi, packed lunch P130Official
  21. Okavango Brewing Company brewery in MaunOfficial
  22. Delta Lager P22.50, pickup Sir Seretse Khama Road, Sennonori, YourMart deliveryOfficial
  23. Air Botswana destinations include Maun, Gaborone, Francistown, Kasane and JohannesburgOfficial
  24. Airlink from Maun to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Windhoek and MpachaSecondary
  25. DWNP fee schedule from 1 April 2022: Moremi non-resident P270Secondary
  26. HATAB 27 March 2026: proposed park-fee increase not in forceSecondary
  27. Property24 Maun sales, including Sedie Ward 4-bedroom at P2,800,000Listings
  28. Maun Private Hospital, Plot 16807 Wenela Ward, +267 6860245Official
  29. Letsholathebe II Memorial Hospital, 270-bed district hospital, published 26 June 2025Secondary
  30. Gabs Eats and Zebras deliver in Gaborone; no Bolt city in BotswanaSecondary
  31. Love Botswana, Plot M36 Sedie, Maun, +267 680 1114Official
  32. EY July 2026: foreign-employed remote work on a lawful visit if no Botswana entity is chargedSecondary
  33. PwC residence: abode plus 183 daysSecondary
  34. Transfer Duty Act: 5% citizens, 10% then 15% for non-citizensOfficial
  35. Local Government Act 2012 Part VIII: councils may levy ratesOfficial
  36. OSM way Letsholathebe II Memorial HospitalSecondary
  37. OSM node Maun Private HospitalSecondary
  38. OSM node Nhabe MuseumSecondary
  39. OSM way Maun AirportSecondary
  40. OSM way Riley's HotelSecondary
  41. OSM node Marc's EaterySecondary
  42. OSM way Sedia Riverside HotelSecondary
  43. OSM node The Old Bridge Backpackers campsiteSecondary
  44. OSM relation NG/28 Moremi Game ReserveSecondary
  45. OSM way Mall of MaunSecondary
  46. OSM way FNB bankSecondary
  47. OSM way ChoppiesSecondary
  48. OSM way ShopriteSecondary
  49. OSM way SparSecondary
  50. OSM way Maun Post OfficeSecondary
  51. OSM node The Duck cafeSecondary
  52. OSM node Thamalakane River LodgeSecondary
  53. OSM way Maun Educational ParkSecondary
  54. OSM node Stanbic Bank, Mathiba I Street, Boyei WardSecondary
  55. OSM node Standard Chartered ATM, Sekgoma RoadSecondary
  56. OSM way Nando's, Tsaro StreetSecondary
  57. OSM node KFC, Tsaro StreetSecondary
  58. OSM way Audi Camp, B334, MatlapanaSecondary
  59. OSM node Okavango River Lodge, B334, MatlapanaSecondary
  60. OSM node Dutch Reform Church, Sir Seretse Khama RoadSecondary
  61. OSM node Kingdom Gathering ChurchSecondary
  62. OSM node Okavango craft brewery, Sir Seretse Khama RoadSecondary
  63. Nominatim: no casino in MaunSecondary
  64. Nominatim: no library in MaunSecondary
  65. Moremi campsite booking note, updated 4 October 2026; vehicle-fee caveatsSecondary

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Limited formal grocery delivery. Some supermarkets and local shops arrange phone/WhatsApp… Gabs Eats and Zebras describe their delivery area as Gaborone. No Maun supermarket…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Common options include hotel gyms at Cresta Maun and Maun Lodge, plus basic local fitness… not set
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 25% top personal income tax rate for individuals in Botswana's current progressive system. 27.5% on taxable income above P400,000 a year, from 1 July 2026. The previous top rate was…
    • Highway Access Maun sits on the A3 route, the main road linking the town to Nata, Gweta, and Francistown… The A3 links Maun to Nata and Francistown. Buses also run toward Ghanzi and the Namibian…
    • Historic Buildings Historic architecture in Maun is modest but includes older administrative buildings… Cresta Riley's is the first hotel in Maun and a landmark since the early 1900s. It is…
    • Historical Sites Maun’s historical interest is tied to the Batawana kingdom and Ngamiland’s colonial-trade… The settlement became the Batawana capital in 1915, moved from Toteng. The name comes from…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Typical mobile data in town: about 10–35 Mbps on 4G/LTE with decent coverage in central… BTC lists Maun as a fibre (FTTx) area and sells 4, 20 and 50 Mbps home plans. Its business…
    • Language Classes English is widely used, and Setswana classes are occasionally available through private… English and Setswana are both widely spoken, and tourism business is in English. No…
    • Laundry Services Many guesthouses and lodges offer laundry service, typically charged per bag or per item… Audi Camp has areas for washing clothes, with no per-kilo price. No town laundry published…
    • Libraries & Study Spots The most useful quiet study spaces are the Maun Public Library and hotel lounges with… No public library is mapped. Cresta Riley's rooms include a work area and Wi-Fi. Love…
    • Local Brewery Botswana Craft does not have a major brewery base in Maun; the best local beer experience… Okavango Brewing Company, Sir Seretse Khama Road, Sennonori Ward, +267 6860069, mapped as…
    • Local Heritage Maun’s heritage centers on the Batawana people, the Okavango Delta’s conservation culture… Batawana capital since 1915, named from the Seyei word for river reeds, and the cattle and…
    • Local Markets The main practical market areas are around Maun Mall, the taxi rank, roadside fruit and… The bus-station market at Tsaro Street, the Old Mall next to it, and the Mall of Maun…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Maun has no passenger rail station. The main transit point is Maun Airport (MUB), plus the… There is no passenger railway. Maun Airport (MUB) is in town. The bus station and market…
    • Museums & Art Venues Dedicated museums are limited in Maun. Small cultural exhibits may appear at local lodges… Nhabe Museum is the mapped museum in town. No separate museum website with hours or a…
    • Music Scene Music is mostly found in bars, lodge events, and special gatherings rather than a large… There is no concert hall with a published calendar. Live sets, when they happen, are at…
    • Must-See Landmarks The Thamalakane River, Maun Airport, and the safari departure points around town are the… The Thamalakane River, Maun Airport, and Nhabe Museum. The town's role is as the departure…
    • National Parks Nearby Moremi Game Reserve is the iconic nearby protected area, accessed via Maun as the main… Moremi Game Reserve is Category A. From 1 April 2022 a non-resident private visitor pays…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes The Thamalakane River corridor, Moremi Game Reserve access routes, and day trips toward… The Thamalakane River corridor, Maun Educational Park, and Moremi Game Reserve, which…
    • Networking Events Networking is largely tourism- and conservation-based. Check safari operator offices… Safari and charter offices cluster by Maun Airport and the Old Mall, a short walk from…
    • Parcel Delivery Service DHL and local courier services operate in Maun, with pickups typically handled through… Maun Post Office is the mapped postal counter. Okavango Brewing Company uses YourMart for…
    • Popular International Cuisine International options in Maun are mostly lodge and hotel restaurants serving pizza… Nando's and KFC are both on Tsaro Street. Marc's Eatery serves a mixed menu, including a…
    • Population Approx. 85,000–95,000 residents (rapidly growing tourism hub, with seasonal influxes of… 84,993 in Maun village in the corrected 2022 Population and Housing Census (41,083 male…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, mostly Type D and Type G plugs are encountered in Botswana; bring a universal… 230 V, 50 Hz. Plug types D, G and M are all used. A multi-type adapter covers them…
    • Property Tax Yes, local property rates apply in Botswana and are assessed by municipal or district… PwC, reviewed 9 January 2026, says Botswana has no property taxes. The Local Government…
    • Property Transaction Tax Property transfer duties and legal fees apply; rates vary by transaction type and should… Transfer duty is paid by the buyer. Citizens pay 5%, with the first P1.5 million exempt…
    • Public Transport Passes No formal urban transit pass system exists. Transport is mainly by shared taxis, private… Maun has no published monthly transit pass. Numbeo lists a one-way local ticket at P8 and…
    • Regional Travel To nearby places, use intercity buses, combis, safari transfers, or self-drive 4x4… Wikivoyage, as of 2023, listed a Gaborone bus at P278 (9 to 10 hours), Francistown at…
    • Religious Sites Local churches and mosques are spread across Maun rather than concentrated in a single… Dutch Reform Church on Sir Seretse Khama Road, and Kingdom Gathering Church.
    • SIM Card Mascom, Orange Botswana, and BTC Mobile all offer prepaid SIMs. Expect to buy a SIM with… Mascom, Orange and BTC sell prepaid SIMs; visitors register with a passport. An Orange…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Best viewpoints are along the Thamalakane River at sunset, especially near riverside… Sunset over the Thamalakane at Sedia Riverside Hotel, which sits on the river about 6 km…
    • Short Term Rentals Best found via Airbnb, Booking.com, and direct lodge websites. Common short-stay choices… Book the hotel or camp direct. Cresta Riley's starts at P1,100 a night. Audi Camp camping…
    • Social Events for Expats Most expat socializing happens through lodge bars, safari-company gatherings, riverfront… The practical expat bars are The Old Bridge Backpackers and Audi Camp, whose restaurant…
    • Street Art Street art is limited, with occasional murals and painted walls near commercial areas and… not set
    • Street Food Stalls Street food is modest and usually informal around taxi ranks, roadside stands, and market… Wikivoyage describes magwinya (fried dough) and ready-made seswaa and pap at local…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. BWP 8,000–12,000 per m² in central Maun (e.g., a 40 m² studio may cost about BWP… Property24's Maun list on 21 October 2026 had no studio with a floor area. The closest…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. BWP 6,000–9,000 per m² in outer Maun/residential areas (e.g., a 40 m² studio may… No studio outside central Maun was listed with both a price and a floor area on Property24…
    • Table Tennis Spots Table tennis is usually found in schools, community centers, or private recreation spaces… not set
    • Tap Water Generally treated in town, but many visitors and long-stay nomads prefer bottled or… Urban and semi-urban supplies are chlorinated and locals drink them. Short-term visitors…
    • Tax System Botswana generally taxes residents on worldwide income, while non-residents are taxed… Source-based. Residents and non-residents are taxed on Botswana-source income. Tax…
    • Tech Repair Services Mobile and laptop repair is available through independent phone shops around Maun Mall and… not set
    • Theater Venues Formal theater venues are limited, but school halls, hotel event spaces, and community… No theatre company published a programme. Maun Educational Park, south of the Thamalakane…
    • Top International Airline Airlink is the most important international feeder for travelers using Maun via… Airlink. From Maun it flies Johannesburg and Cape Town on weekdays, plus Windhoek and…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Botswana is the key regional carrier, with flights connecting Maun to Gaborone and… Air Botswana. Its destination list includes Maun, Gaborone, Francistown, Kasane and…
    • VAT 14% standard VAT in Botswana. 14% standard VAT. From 1 October 2026, non-resident suppliers of remote services above…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Vegetarian choices are available but limited outside lodges. Look for salads, pap with… Marc's Eatery serves a veggie sarmi and is a bakery as well as a restaurant. Most lodge…
    • Wine Bars Formal wine bars are limited. Hotel restaurants at Cresta Maun, Maun Lodge, and higher-end… No dedicated wine bar published a page. Sit-down drinks are at Marc's Eatery, Cresta…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Dedicated yoga studios are limited. Wellness classes are often hosted by lodges… not set

    Studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom purchase prices (centre and outside), Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, CFC rules, Property Tax, Property Transaction Tax, Best Area to Stay for Tourists, Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads set from Property24, RSM, PwC and the Transfer Duty Act (rsm.global, taxsummaries.pwc.com, property24.co.bw).

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