Jul 27, 2009 - Maun

Maun is a buzzing tourist hub with lots of good markets, restaurants and internet cafes. ... Maun has grown exponentially since when John visited ten years ago when there was one market and the streets were full of donkey carts. ... Tourism is booming in Botswana, and with good reason.Maun is a buzzing tourist hub with lots of good markets, restaurants and internet cafes. ... Maun has grown exponentially since when John visited ten years ago when there was one market and the streets were full of donkey carts. ... Tourism is booming in Botswana, and with good reason....

Oct 4, 2008 - Botswana – Maun, Crocodile Campsite

Botswana – Maun, Crocodile Campsite 4th October For $90 US each we chattered a small 7 seater plane and flew over the Okavango Delta, one of the worlds last true wildernesses and where we would be camping the following 2 nights. ... This for me was a highlight as we flew low over the migration of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe and elephants I was also fortunate enough to see hippo, crocodiles and a pride of lions under the shade of a tree.Botswana – Maun, Crocodile Campsite 4th October For $90 US each we chattered a small 7 seater plane and flew over the Okavango Delta, one of the worlds last true wildernesses and where we would be camping the following 2 nights. ... This for me was a highlight as we flew low over the migration of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe and elephants I was also fortunate enough to see hippo, crocodiles and a pride of lions under the shade of a tree....

Apr 27, 2008 - Maun, Botswana

The border crossing into Botswana went smoothly and since another passenger heading towards Maun as well had advised the AT & T gal that it would be better to get off at the intersection where they head S. ... to get ongoing transport to Ghanzi & then Maun, we were let out on the road w/ him. ... He was 31 yr old and a great help showing us where to & how to catch a ride on to Ghanzi & then to the bus leaving at 2:30(time change would have left us off one hour if he hadn't been there - we thought we had an hour, instead we barely made it, ha!) Even at that it took til 7 pm to reach Maun, where Moyo again helped us by calling his friend, a fellow Zimbabwian, Godwin a taxi driver - 72246726 phone), who took us to 3 places - Audi Camp, Crocodile Camp, both expensive and with very limited accomodations avail. ...

Feb 19, 2008 - Maun - preparing for the Delta!

Was a bit restless in the night which was annoying as we had an early start for a bush walk today. By the time i was out of the shower Noel was on his 'Let's go' mission to get us all moving! We didn't have a massive drive but Ray wanted to get to Maun as early as possible so we had plenty of time to sort out and pack for our Delta experience! On the way to Maun we had to stop twice - once for a veterinary check as you not supposed to take dairy and meat products across certain borders in Botswana, and once for a foot and mouth prevention check point i. ... We got to Maun and set up camp. ... After lunch we headed into town for shopping/internet etc.Was a bit restless in the night which was annoying as we had an early start for a bush walk today. By the time i was out of the shower Noel was on his 'Let's go' mission to get us all moving! We didn't have a massive drive but Ray wanted to get to Maun as early as possible so we had plenty of time to sort out and pack for our Delta experience! On the way to Maun we had to stop twice - once for a veterinary check as you not supposed to take dairy and meat products across certain borders in Botswana, and once for a foot and mouth prevention check point i. ... We got to Maun and set up camp. ... After lunch we headed into town for shopping/internet etc....

Jan 24, 2008 - Little Vumbura Camp

Well we are currently in Livingstone, Zambia - back from the bush. We flew from Jo'Burg to Maun in Botswana, then transfered to a VERY small plane (cessna 206 - holds 5 passengers and a very young pilot). ... Arrived at the camp to the staff singing us a welcome.Well we are currently in Livingstone, Zambia - back from the bush. We flew from Jo'Burg to Maun in Botswana, then transfered to a VERY small plane (cessna 206 - holds 5 passengers and a very young pilot). ... Arrived at the camp to the staff singing us a welcome....

Dec 30, 2007 - Botswana

Rise and shine at 5am to ensure a 6am departure. The drive continued east until we arrived in Maun, Botswana. ... Following the flight we drove to our small cabin accommodation at the Sitatunga Crocodile Farm outside of Maun. ... We had 2 beds with mosquito nets and shared the bathroom facilities.Rise and shine at 5am to ensure a 6am departure. The drive continued east until we arrived in Maun, Botswana. ... Following the flight we drove to our small cabin accommodation at the Sitatunga Crocodile Farm outside of Maun. ... We had 2 beds with mosquito nets and shared the bathroom facilities....

Dec 22, 2007 - Meno A Kwena

Meno A Kwena means Tooth of the Crocodile and is the name of the camp that I will now be living in for three months. It is 2 hours east of Maun, in the North West of Botswana, North of the Kalahari. ... I am now in Maun for the evening which is why I have at last got access to computers and will be staying in a backpackers lodge. ... This is my first entree into the world of the backpacker during this trip!! It may well be sometime before you get another update, but hopefully you will have quite a good picture of what I am up to.Meno A Kwena means Tooth of the Crocodile and is the name of the camp that I will now be living in for three months. It is 2 hours east of Maun, in the North West of Botswana, North of the Kalahari. ... I am now in Maun for the evening which is why I have at last got access to computers and will be staying in a backpackers lodge. ... This is my first entree into the world of the backpacker during this trip!! It may well be sometime before you get another update, but hopefully you will have quite a good picture of what I am up to....

Oct 14, 2007 - Okavango Delta, Botswana

After flying to Maun in Botswana, we took a six-day camping safari with Karibu Tours, a local overland touring company. ... We were delighted to share the trip with six French people.After flying to Maun in Botswana, we took a six-day camping safari with Karibu Tours, a local overland touring company. ... We were delighted to share the trip with six French people....

Sep 16, 2007 - Okavango Delta

Entered into Botswana today, it has the biggest population of donkeys! (interesting bit of info for you all :) Made camp just outside the delta for the night then headed into the delta the next morning.Entered into Botswana today, it has the biggest population of donkeys! (interesting bit of info for you all :) Made camp just outside the delta for the night then headed into the delta the next morning....

Jul 8, 2007 - Maun, Botswana

After two nights and three days in the Okovanga Delta, we return to the safari camp.After two nights and three days in the Okovanga Delta, we return to the safari camp....

Jul 4, 2007 - Maun, Botswana

Maun is in the Northeastern part of Botswana and is the entrance point for the Okavango Delta which is a massive series of waterways and marshes formed by water that originates somewhere in Angola. ... On the ride to Maun we saw our first wildlife: some rare hartebests (a type of antelope) and numerous ostriches, that are really rather majestic as they run along with their plumes waving in the grasslands. ... We spent the night in a safari staging camp, Sititanga, and stayed in small wooden cabins just big enough for twin beds and hung with mosquito nets which we did not need since the temperature dropped down to below 32 degrees at night.Maun is in the Northeastern part of Botswana and is the entrance point for the Okavango Delta which is a massive series of waterways and marshes formed by water that originates somewhere in Angola. ... On the ride to Maun we saw our first wildlife: some rare hartebests (a type of antelope) and numerous ostriches, that are really rather majestic as they run along with their plumes waving in the grasslands. ... We spent the night in a safari staging camp, Sititanga, and stayed in small wooden cabins just big enough for twin beds and hung with mosquito nets which we did not need since the temperature dropped down to below 32 degrees at night....

Dec 12, 2006 - Botswana (Maun)

First stop - Chobe National Park, well known for its incredible amount of elephants. And a snake back at camp for good measure! Early 5am start (what?!) next morning to get to Maun in time to book trips into the Okavanga Delta by Mokoro - dug out canoe. ... When we pulled up at the entrance to the delta I did have a moment of you've got to be kidding when I saw the state of some of these Mokoro's, but ours didn't leak or sink, so all good.First stop - Chobe National Park, well known for its incredible amount of elephants. And a snake back at camp for good measure! Early 5am start (what?!) next morning to get to Maun in time to book trips into the Okavanga Delta by Mokoro - dug out canoe. ... When we pulled up at the entrance to the delta I did have a moment of you've got to be kidding when I saw the state of some of these Mokoro's, but ours didn't leak or sink, so all good....