Africa on Wheels Rental company category:Economy
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Africa on Wheels MaunMaunView map
Campervan hire in Maun almost always means a 4x4 fitted out for camping, with a rooftop tent, fridge and water tank, collected in a town stretched along the Thamalakane River, at the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, the Nxai and Makgadikgadi pans and the Central Kalahari are all reached from here. 9 partner companies have a depot or a meeting point in Maun: Africa on Wheels, Asco, Avis Safari Rental, Bobo Campers, Britz, Britz Cars, Bushlore Africa, Bushlore Africa Cars and Caprivi.
Britz Cars and Bushlore Africa Cars complete the range with 4x4s without camping gear.
9 rental partners
Where to pick up your vehicle in Maun?
Asco Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 2.5/5 (1,333 reviews)
- Trustpilot 2.5/5 1,333 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Asco MaunMaunView map
Avis Safari Rental Rental company category:Standard
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Avis Safari RentalsMatshwane Industrial, Plot 4815 (along the A3 road), MaunView map
Bobo Campers Rental company category:Standard
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Bobo Campers - no physical location AirportMeeting Point at the Airport, MaunView map
Britz Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 3.1/5 (10 reviews)
- Trustpilot 3.1/5 10 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Britz 4x4 RentalsTribal Lot 17227 Matshwane Industrial Site, MaunView map
Britz Cars Rental company category:Standard
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Britz 4x4 RentalsTribal Lot 17227 Matshwane Industrial Site, MaunView map
Bushlore Africa Rental company category:Premium
Public rating of the rental company: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.6/5 58 reviews
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 57 reviews
- Trustpilot 4.5/5 18 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Thuso rehability centre road, Thito ward, MaunView map
Bushlore Africa Cars Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 58 reviews
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 50 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Bushlore AfricaThuso rehability centre road, Thito ward, MaunView map
Caprivi Rental company category:Standard
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Caprivi MaunMaunView map
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Maun
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
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| Campervan | from €110/day median €256/day | from €110/day median €252/day | from €73/day median €192/day | from €78/day median €210/day |
| Car and SUV | from €145/day median €271/day | from €145/day median €270/day | from €114/day median €208/day | from €121/day median €232/day |
Daily prices observed on October 20, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 6 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,627.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Maun
1 Moremi loop via Third Bridge and Xakanaxa
- Maun
- Shorobe
- Moremi South Gate
- Third Bridge
- Xakanaxa
- North Gate
- Khwai
- Sankuyo
- Maun
Via Shorobe, the track reaches Moremi South Gate, the only part of the delta accessible by car. Third Bridge and its log bridge, then the lagoons of Xakanaxa, are the most sought-after campsites; you leave through North Gate towards the banks of the Khwai, before returning via Sankuyo. Sandy tracks and water crossings depending on the flood.
- Distance
- about 400 km
- Recommended vehicle
- 4x4 with rooftop tent, sand driving experience recommended
2 Boteti River, Nxai Pan and Kubu Island
- Maun
- Khumaga
- Nxai Pan
- Baines' Baobabs
- Gweta
- Kubu Island
- Gweta
- Maun
East of Maun, Khumaga overlooks the Boteti River, where zebras and wildebeest come to drink in the dry season. Nxai Pan National Park and Baines' Baobabs, immortalised by the painter Thomas Baines, come before Gweta, from where a long crossing of the salt pans leads to Kubu Island, a granite outcrop covered in baobabs. A wide-open-spaces loop, to be driven fully self-sufficient.
- Distance
- about 900 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camping 4x4 with a large water tank
3 Lake Ngami, the Panhandle and the Tsodilo Hills
- Maun
- Lake Ngami
- Gumare
- Sepopa
- Shakawe
- Tsodilo Hills
- Maun
Head west on tarmac: Lake Ngami, full or almost dry depending on the floods, attracts pelicans and flamingos. The road then follows the Panhandle, where the Okavango still flows in a single channel, with riverside campsites at Sepopa and Shakawe. The Tsodilo Hills, a World Heritage Site, hold thousands of San rock paintings.
- Distance
- about 850 km
- Recommended vehicle
- 4x4 with rooftop tent or 4x4 without camping gear
Weather and seasons
When to go in Maun?
Best time
Southern winter, April to August
April to August
highs 25 to 30 °C, lows 9 to 17 °C
The dry season is the best time to leave from Maun: sunny days without rain, passable tracks and the Okavango flood reaching Maun and Moremi in the middle of the southern winter, while the Kalahari is dry. Nights are cool in June and July: a warm sleeping bag is essential in the rooftop tent.
High season
September and October
September to October
highs 34 to 36 °C, lows 17 to 20 °C
The end of the dry season concentrates wildlife around the last waterholes: it is the most popular time for self-drive safaris, and the campsites of Moremi and Khwai are often fully booked. The afternoon heat becomes intense; drive early in the morning and late in the day.
Rainy season, November to March
November to March
highs 30 to 35 °C, lows 20 to 21 °C
Southern summer storms, especially from December to February, make some tracks muddy or impassable, notably in the Kalahari and at Savuti. In return, the vegetation turns green, births multiply and zebras migrate to Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi. A quieter season, for travellers flexible about their route.
Climate in Maun, month by month
Most pleasant months: March to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
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| Jan | 31 °C | 20 °C | 128 mm | 11 h/day |
| Feb | 31 °C | 21 °C | 115 mm | 11 h/day |
| Mar | 30 °C | 20 °C | 58 mm | 11 h/day |
| Apr | 30 °C | 17 °C | 14 mm | 11 h/day |
| May | 28 °C | 13 °C | 0 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 25 °C | 10 °C | 0 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jul | 25 °C | 9 °C | 0 mm | 11 h/day |
| Aug | 30 °C | 12 °C | 0 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 34 °C | 17 °C | 0 mm | 11 h/day |
| Oct | 36 °C | 20 °C | 4 mm | 12 h/day |
| Nov | 35 °C | 21 °C | 32 mm | 12 h/day |
| Dec | 33 °C | 21 °C | 104 mm | 11 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick-up in Matshwane, Thito or at the airport
Avis Safari Rental, Britz and Britz Cars are based in the Matshwane industrial area, along the A3 road, and Bushlore Africa and Bushlore Africa Cars in the Thito ward. Bobo Campers has no depot: the meeting point is at the airport. Africa on Wheels, Asco and Caprivi confirm their address when you book. Allow half a day to get to know the vehicle.
Fuel and supplies before the parks
Maun is the last well-equipped town before Moremi, Khwai, Savuti and the Central Kalahari: no fuel, no shop and no reliable drinking water in the reserves. Fill tanks, jerrycans and water containers, take food for the whole stay and buy your firewood in town, as collecting it is forbidden in the parks.
Veterinary fences on the roads
The roads out of Maun cross sanitary fences meant to contain foot-and-mouth disease. At the checkpoints, tyres and shoes are disinfected, and some fresh produce, especially raw meat and dairy products, may be confiscated depending on the direction of travel. Buy fresh food after the barriers whenever possible.
Booking Moremi campsites and entry
Campsites in Moremi, Khwai, Savuti and Nxai Pan are booked with their operators, often months ahead for the dry season; without a confirmed booking, entry may be refused. Entry fees are handled by the Department of Wildlife, which has an office in Maun: check the payment arrangements in force.
Left-hand driving and donkeys on the road
Traffic drives on the left in Botswana. Around Maun, donkeys, goats and cattle roam the road, including on the A3 towards Nata and the road to Shakawe, and elephants cross as soon as you approach the delta. Reach your stop before dark: animals become invisible and reserve gates close at sunset.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Maun
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Maun?
Comparing 6 rental companies and 261 offers, our searches in October 2026 found prices from €73 per day, mandatory fees included, for an equipped vehicle departing in January, in the rainy season. For a departure in July or October, they start at €110 per day. Run a search with your dates to get real prices.
Which vehicles can I hire in Maun?
Mostly 4x4 pick-ups fitted out with a rooftop tent: Toyota Hilux, Toyota Safari Camping and Land Cruiser 79 Bush Villa for 4 sleepers, Ford Ranger Luxury Safari Camper, SUV Line Safari Camper or Toyota Bushcamper for two. The Discoverer 4 and 6 take up to six people, and the Suzuki Jimny with a rooftop tent suits a couple travelling light.
Can I explore the Okavango Delta by campervan?
Only partly. Moremi Game Reserve, on the eastern side of the delta, is the only area crossed by tracks; the rest is a maze of channels and islands. From Maun, you discover it on a scenic flight in a light aircraft or by mokoro, the traditional dugout canoe, on guided trips of a day or more, leaving the vehicle in town.
Do I need a real 4x4 to leave from Maun?
Yes, as soon as you leave the tarmac. The roads to Nata, Shakawe and Ghanzi are paved, but Moremi, Khwai, Nxai Pan, Kubu Island and the Central Kalahari are reached on deep sand tracks, sometimes flooded. A 4x4 with low range and the habit of deflating the tyres are essential for these reserves.
Can I return the vehicle in Kasane or Gaborone?
Kasane, 302 km as the crow flies, and Gaborone, 577 km away, are also departure cities of our partners. A one-way trip to Kasane lets you finish along the Chobe, another to Gaborone lets you cross the Kalahari. One-way fees are included in the displayed price as soon as you choose another return city.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Maun with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
great experience! The CoolDrive agents are very helpful with all the procedures
Elise B.
Botswana · Sep 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Good customer service, great price on the vehicle, efficient process, would use again without hesitation.
M.
Botswana · Mar 2025
Trustpilot
First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
Alain L.
Canada · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and 4x4 camper hire in Maun
What licence do I need to drive in Botswana?
A valid national driving licence, together with an international driving permit, especially if it is not written in English, is the safest combination at checkpoints. Each rental company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, shown in the offer conditions, often stricter for equipped 4x4s.
Is mileage unlimited when leaving from Maun?
All the offers found in our searches in Maun included unlimited mileage, a real advantage in Botswana, where distances between reserves often exceed several hundred kilometres. Conditions remain specific to each rental company: check them on the offer, especially for a one-way trip or a border crossing.
What excess should I expect for a 4x4 hired in Maun?
The median excess of the offers found reaches €1,627, a high amount that reflects the risks of the tracks: windscreen, tyres, underbody. Excess reduction options do not always cover damage caused by water or sand; read the exclusions before crossing a river or a flooded area.
Where can I stay overnight with a camping 4x4 around Maun?
In Maun itself, several campsites and lodges line the Thamalakane River and suit the first and last nights. In the reserves, only official sites are allowed, unfenced: animals walk between the tents. Elsewhere, wild camping is frowned upon on communal land; ask the village for permission.
Can I drive to Namibia with a vehicle hired in Maun?
Often, with the rental company's written consent and a fee for cross-border documents. The Mohembo border post, beyond Shakawe, opens the Caprivi Strip, and the Mamuno post, beyond Ghanzi, the Trans-Kalahari road to Windhoek. State the countries you will cross when booking, as not every company allows all of them.
How do I get to Maun?
Maun International Airport receives scheduled flights, notably from Johannesburg, and many light aircraft heading to the delta camps. It lies in town, a few minutes from the depots in Matshwane and Thito. Tell the rental company your arrival time: some come to pick you up, and Bobo Campers meets you there.
About us
Why start a 4x4 camper trip from Maun
Maun is Botswana's safari capital: within a day's drive on the tracks, you go from its dusty streets to the lagoons of Moremi, the banks of the Khwai or the plains of Nxai Pan, without taking a plane. Few towns in the world offer such a concentration of wildlife within reach of a 4x4, with the Kalahari, the salt pans and the Okavango Panhandle as a bonus.
Nine partner companies offer equipped 4x4s there, from the Suzuki Jimny for two to the family pick-up, with prices observed from €73 per day in October 2026. Kasane and Gaborone, other departure cities of our partners, let you end the trip on the banks of the Chobe or in the capital. And from March to August, the climate is at its most pleasant of the year.