Botswana
Maun
#2 Top 5 cities
Maun is the key gateway to the Okavango Delta and a strong option for expats tied to safari, conservation, or seasonal service businesses.
Country overview
Population
85Β 350
Year-round temperatures
Day: 25°C aΕΎ 35°C
Night: 7°C aΕΎ 21°C
Climate
A hot semi-arid climate with a distinctly hotter summer.
Distance to the sea
920 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
4/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
5/10
Theft, burglary and increasing violent crime require caution, while road accidents, wildlife and limited emergency capacity add practical risks.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Maun faces alternating drought, extreme heat and flooding linked to heavy rain and the Okavango system, with road, water and power disruption.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
5/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΏπ¦South Africans
- π¬π§British
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π©πͺGermans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Strong tourism economy
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βSmaller job market
- βTourism seasonality