Situated on the southern edge of the Okavango Delta in northwestern Botswana, Maun is a laid-back safari town known as the gateway to one of Africa’s most remarkable wilderness regions. Dusty streets, scattered palms, and the slow-moving Thamalakane River give the town a relaxed frontier atmosphere, where safari vehicles and small bush planes are part of daily life. Travellers come to experience mokoro excursions through reed-lined delta channels, scenic flights above shimmering floodplains, and wildlife safaris into nearby game reserves. While Maun itself is functional rather than polished, its blend of local culture, open landscapes, and close access to untamed wilderness makes it an atmospheric and rewarding base for exploring the Okavango region.
The Greater Moremi Area encompasses the Moremi Game Reserve and the neighboring Khwai Concession in Botswana. This diverse region features a rich mosaic of landscapes, including mopane woodlands, floodplains, lagoons, papyrus-lined rivers, and acacia forests, which support an incredible array of wildlife. At the heart of the region lies the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which brings life to this unique ecosystem through seasonal floods and diverse habitats. The Greater Moremi Area is renowned for its remarkable biodiversity, with thriving wildlife populations including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino—along with countless other species such as African wild dogs, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and a stunning variety of birdlife. For safari enthusiasts, this area offers some of the most authentic and rewarding wildlife experiences in Africa, where the beauty of the delta and the abundance of wildlife come together to create a truly unforgettable adventure.
The Khwai area of the Okavango lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. Khwai Community Area has unfenced boundaries allowing wildlife to move freely between the woodlands in the wet season when water is plentiful and back to permanent rivers and lagoons in the dry season. The Khwai area offers the same wildlife experience as the Moremi Game Reserve with the added advantage of being a private concession, which means the ability to do walking safaris and night drives. Don't miss the opportunity to soak up beautiful views of the scenic landscape and spot an array of wildlife.
