Maun/Okavango recommendations

[Field28]

Trying to hammer down my 2026 plans.
Close to booking a hunt but was thinking about doing an extra 2-4 days in or around Maun.

I've already found a helicopter tour and a brewery that I want to do.

Any advice on lodging? I've heard good things about Cresta and Island lodge.

Any other tours of the Okavango? Boat, truck?

Restaurants, bars, curios or anything else of interest?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Aaron.F]

We have taken tours into the Moremi Game Reserve the both times we were there.

 

[Field28]

We have taken tours into the Moremi Game Reserve the both times we were there.

Moremi was something I was looking into. Are there multiple operators for the tours?

 

[Field28]

Bump since the thread got moved

 

[Aaron.F]

Yes, there are quite a few companies that operate tours out of Maun for Moremi. Our first time we used Botetis Tented Safari Lodge for accommodations and tours. The second time we stayed at Maun Lodge with our hunting outfit (NKWE Safaris) and they did our tour. Both experiences were great.

 

[CamoManJ]

We drove by Maun Lodge on the then dry river and was going to stay there but stayed in camp instead. I thought the lodge appeared above average from the road view and they were kind to cancel with refund at the last minute, no fuss. Not much to do in Maun as a tourist, you could tour the Okavango. I was also suggested by others to stay at the Crocodile Camp outside of town.

 

[Aaron.F]

We have stayed and eaten at the Crocodile Camp as well, a nice experience.