Maun in July
Great time to visit
July represents peak season's height with perfect weather but maximum crowds and prices. The delta flood peaks while animals concentrate around remaining water sources, creating incredible viewing opportunities.
Weather
July continues the dry winter with brilliant blue skies and frosty mornings that warm to pleasant afternoons. Nights remain cold but daytime temperatures are comfortable for walking and outdoor activities. Absolutely no rainfall and bone-dry air.
23°C high6°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$340/day average
Events & Festivals
- •President's Day
- •International tourists peak arrivals
July Tips
- •European and American school holidays mean maximum crowds
- •Layer clothing - 20°C temperature swings between night and day
- •Book helicopter flights over the delta - visibility is perfect
All Months
May through October is peak season for good reason. The weather's dry, temperatures hover around 25°C during the day, and the Delta's at its fullest from seasonal floods. July and August bring the crowds and highest prices - book flights and lodges months ahead. But here's what most guides won't tell you: shoulder season has serious advantages. May offers incredible bird watching as migrants arrive, and September brings baby animals everywhere. The trade-off? Dust storms in September can ground scenic flights for days. November through April is wet season - some camps close, roads become impassable, and the humidity will test your patience. But the landscape transforms into something magical, prices drop by half, and you'll have the place mostly to yourself. Just pack serious rain gear and flexible plans.
Maun Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
9/10
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