Camel ride in Maun: meet and feed the camels
Connect with gentle giants and explore Maun’s serene wilderness up close
Okavango Camel Rides in Maun is a one-hour activity where you ride a gentle camel for a kilometer through the bush, then spend time feeding and petting the animals up close. A live English-speaking guide introduces you to each camel and shares facts about them; children from age 4 are welcome. Entrance fee is included.
The Experience
The experience starts with a warm introduction to the camels from the team at Okavango Camel Rides, located right in Maun. You'll learn facts about the animals before you ride—how they move, what they eat, why they're built the way they are. Then you mount up for a guided one-kilometer ride through the peaceful bush setting, where the camel's gentle sway carries you through the landscape at its own pace.
After the ride, the real connection begins. You'll feed the camels by hand and pet them, spending time with each animal without the rush of a larger group. The guide stays with you throughout, sharing stories about the individual camels and answering questions. Because Okavango Camel Rides is one of only two camel experiences in Botswana, this kind of hands-on interaction—meeting the animals as individuals rather than just riding them—sets it apart in the region.
The activity runs about an hour total. If you're staying in Maun without a car, public transportation options are available nearby to reach the location, and the team provides personalized hospitality once you arrive. The entrance fee covers everything; no additional costs for the ride, the feeding time, or the guide.
What’s included
- Entrance fee.
- one-kilometer guided camel ride.
- time to feed and pet the camels.
- live English-speaking guide.
- introduction to each camel with facts and stories about them.
Operated by Okavango Camel Rides
Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Maun without a car—the location is reachable by public transport, and the one-hour format fits easily into a day without needing to arrange your own ride out to a distant site. It's also the right pick if you want hands-on time with the animals rather than just a ride; the feeding and petting portion is where the real connection happens.
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Top questions
What exactly happens during the camel ride at Okavango Camel Rides?
You'll ride one camel for about a kilometer through the bush setting surrounding the facility, guided by a staff member who walks alongside. The ride is gentle and slow-paced, letting you experience the camel's natural movement without jarring or speed.
Can I touch and feed the camels, or is it just the ride?
You do both. After the guided ride, you'll have dedicated time to feed the camels by hand and pet them, with the guide there to introduce you to each animal and share details about their personalities and habits.
How long does the whole experience take?
The activity runs for about one hour, including the introduction to the camels, the one-kilometer ride, and the time spent feeding and petting them afterward.
Is Okavango Camel Rides easy to reach if I'm staying in Maun without a rental car?
Yes. The facility is located in Maun, and public transportation options are available nearby to get there. Once you arrive, the team provides personalized service and will help you get settled.
What's the minimum age for children to ride?
Children are welcome from age 4 and up, making it possible to bring younger kids into the experience.
What does the entrance fee cover?
The entrance fee includes the guided camel ride, the time spent feeding and petting the animals, and the guide's introduction and stories about the camels. No additional costs are added during the activity.
