Things to do in Northern Botswana
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Hilary's
Just off Mathiba I St, this homy place offers a choice of wonderfully earthy meals, including homemade bread, baked potatoes, soups and sandwiches. It's ideal for vegetarians and anyone sick of greasy sausages and soggy chips.
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Bull & Bush Pub
The younger sister of the Bull & Bush Pub in Gaborone is jokingly referred to as the 'Bullet & Ambush' after someone was shot here on opening night (a long time ago).
Things have certainly quietened down since then, so you shouldn't worry about coming here. In fact, the Bull & Bush is probably the most popular haunt among ex-pats in town. The pub hosts a variety of regular events including their raucous quiz nights, and like its bigger sister pub, the Bull & Bush is your best bet for a thick steak and cold beer.
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Nhabe Museum
The Nhabe Museum is housed in a historic building built by the British military in 1939, and used during WWII as a surveillance post against the German presence in Namibia.
The museum offers a few displays about the history of the Ngamiland district and some temporary exhibitions of photography, basket-weaving and art. Donations are welcome. The museum also houses the Bailey Arts Centre, which allows local artists to produce and sell baskets, screen-printing, paintings and pottery, among other things.
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Botswana Elephant Trail
15 days (Kasane)
Experience the diversity of Botswana and Namibia's great wilderness areas.
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Gobabis Hill
The most famous sight in the area is Gobabis Hill, which features several sets of 4000-year-old rock paintings of San origin. Some lie near the base at the northern end of the hill, though the best are halfway to the summit and face east. Visitors can park their 4WDs nearby and walk to the paintings.
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Spar Supermarket
If you're self-catering, Maun boasts several astoundingly well stocked supermarkets, such as Spar Supermarket. All supermarkets sell fresh meat, fruit and vegetables, and have bakeries that sell fresh bread, sandwiches and takeaway salads. There's another Spar Supermarket in the Ngami Centre.
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Maun Environmental Education Centre
The Maun Environmental Education Centre located in the Maun Wildlife Reserve is on the eastern bank of the Thamalakane River, and aims to provide school children with an appreciation of nature. If you're in town with the little ones, it may be worth bringing them here for an hour or two.
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Botswana Buffalo Trail
8 days (Maun)
Ideal short safari in Botswana visiting abundant game reserves and the mighty Victoria Falls.
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Botswana Leopard Trail & Kalahari
17 days (Maun)
Explore the best of Botswana from the Kalahari to the Victoria Falls.
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Score Supermarket
If you're self-catering, Maun boasts several astoundingly well stocked supermarkets, such as Score Supermarket. All supermarkets sell fresh meat, fruit and vegetables, and have bakeries that sell fresh bread, sandwiches and takeaway salads.
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Wildlife Helicopters
Offers scenic flights. It's the only helicopter-ride operator in Maun. The offices for all air-charter companies in Maun are either in or next to the airport. Prices vary according to the size of the plane and the number of passengers.
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Shop-Rite Supermarket
If you're self-catering, Maun boasts several astoundingly well stocked supermarkets, such as Shop-Rite. All supermarkets sell fresh meat, fruit and vegetables, and have bakeries that sell fresh bread, sandwiches and takeaway salads.
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Mack Air
Offers scenic flights; around the corner from Wilderness Safaris. The offices for all air-charter companies in Maun are either in or next to the airport. Prices vary according to the size of the plane and the number of passengers.
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Northern Air
Offers scenic flights; part of the Ker & Downey office. The offices for all air-charter companies in Maun are either in or next to the airport. Prices vary according to the size of the plane and the number of passengers.
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Swamp Air Charters
Offers scenic flights; near the Bull & Bush Pub. The offices for all air-charter companies in Maun are either in or next to the airport. Prices vary according to the size of the plane and the number of passengers.
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Delta Air
Offers scenic flights; near the Bushman Craft Shop. The offices for all air-charter companies in Maun are either in or next to the airport. Prices vary according to the size of the plane and the number of passengers.
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Craft Centre
In the Power Station complex, this friendly place makes and sells pottery, paintings and handmade paper products (from elephant dung, among other things!), and regularly features exhibitions of other arts and crafts.
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Sefofane
Offers scenic flights; part of Wilderness Safaris. The offices for all air-charter companies in Maun are either in or next to the airport. Prices vary according to the size of the plane and the number of passengers.
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French Connection
This stylish café is a good choice if you're looking to put a little flair in your day. You can get all the classic European standards here, including croissants, cappuccinos, baguettes and speciality salads.
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Moremi Air Services
Offers scenic flights; in the airport terminal. The offices for all air-charter companies in Maun are either in or next to the airport. Prices vary according to the size of the plane and the number of passengers.
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Bushman Craft Shop
Although it caters more to travellers who need a last-minute souvenir before catching a flight out of town, this small shop near the airport terminal has a decent range of books, videos and woodcarvings.
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African Arts & Images
Next to the Bushman Craft Shop on the road near the airport terminal, this upmarket shop has an impressive range of books about Botswana, photographic prints of the delta and locally made pottery.
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Kazungula Crocodile Farm
If you don't succeed in spotting crocs along the Chobe Riverfront, you can get up close and personal with these scaly beasts at the Kazungula Crocodile Farm, about 1km north of Kazungula.
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Curry House Restaurant & Takeaway
The smell of curry wafts across the Mall, attracting many locals to this unpretentious place. It serves cheap, delicious and authentic curries as well as other tasty Indian delicacies.
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Sports Bar & Restaurant
This popular watering hole also boasts a classy restaurant with a huge range of Western-style dishes, all lovingly created by a renowned chef. Pizzas and pastas are extremely popular.
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