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Maun International Airport is one thing you'll surely not fail to spot when you're traveling through Southern Africa. On a birds eye view, it is characterized by the magnificent view of the Thamalakane River. Situated at the centre of the village of Maun which is located at the edge of Okavango Delta, the airport was officially opened in 1996. Now, it is considered to be one of the busiest airports on the continent. The airport caters to every traveler especially to tourists planning to have some relaxing time with nature and even those interested in safari journey.

Once you reach the Maun International Airport, there are loads of activities you can chose to quest, ranging from the quiet appreciation of nature to the feral enjoyment of the wild side. Maun Airport is the perfect gateway into the Delta, a sure must-see when you're in Africa. For tourist wanting to have some taste of nature, an almost mandatory activity in Okavango Delta is riding in the mokoro (a dug-out canoe made from a large straight tree; a nice transport in the delta as it moves through shallow water while being pushed by a boatman using a long pole). On the other hand, the more adventurous ones will surely enjoy the wildlife safaris. Adventure never ends in Maun. The Stanley Camp, for instance, offers a full morning of nature tripping like elephant interaction. Hot air ballooning trips over Chiefs Island is also a must-try in Africa.

Also very accessible to the airport are the Chobe National Park, Moremi National Park, and the Makgarikgari Pans, perfect destinations for tourists!

The Maun International Airport is accessible to almost everything you have to find when you are in Maun. Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana, actually serves as the centre of economy in the country. Shopping centres, restaurants, banks, and even business offices are just a kilometre walk away from the airport. You would not even have to go far te access the internet since Maun Airport has a very comfortable lounge where you can use your laptops and surf the internet through their wi-fi internet access.

You won't have to worry about your transport while in Maun. Shuttles, taxis, and car hire are easily available. Tourists can just go to the porter's lodge or front desk to ask help in hiring a car for their personal use while in Maun. you can hire a car at Maun Airport from Car hire 3000 and collect on your arrival at the airport. For lodging services, many hotels and tourists inn are available in the area.

Maun International Airport receives flights from Gaborone, Johannesburg, and Windhoek.

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