Maun Cultural Tour: Basket Weaving, Markets & Local Crafts

Walk the dusty roads and vibrant corners where Maun's people actually live

A 3-hour small-group cultural tour in Maun that moves beyond wildlife to the village itself. You walk the marketplace, taste traditional food, try basket weaving, and hear stories from local hosts about their customs and crafts. The tour partners with the community, so your booking funds cultural ambassadors and local artisans. Children from age 2 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Immersive cultural tour in Maun

• Encounter donkey carts and vendors
• Explore vibrant street art and corners
• Learn local customs and traditions
• Walk through the vibrant marketplace
• Taste traditional dishes at local café
• Meet resident talents and admire crafts
• See BaHerero women in colorful dresses
• Try basket weaving and hear stories

The experience

This tour trades the safari vehicle for the streets of Maun itself. You'll encounter donkey carts, roadside vendors, and the unassuming yet vibrant corners that make up daily life here: contemporary street art mixed in with the marketplace's sights, smells and sounds. A local host walks with you, sharing their own experiences alongside stories about customs and traditions. The route is built around what people actually do: you'll taste traditional dishes at a local café, watch and try your hand at basket weaving with someone who knows the ancient patterns and the stories behind them, and meet resident craftspeople to see their work firsthand. Look out for the BaHerero women in their distinctive, colorful, elaborate dresses as you move through the village.

The tour runs either in the morning (9am–12pm) or afternoon (2pm–5pm), so you can pair it with a safari or other plans in Botswana. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a traditional snack and bottled water are included. The experience is designed to be accessible: infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Because this tour partners directly with the community, your booking goes toward economic empowerment and developing cultural ambassadors in Maun itself.

What’s included

• A traditional snack and bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport throughout the 3-hour tour.
• a local guide who shares personal experiences and stories about Maun's customs and traditions.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning tour, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM09:00

Afternoon tour, 2:00 to 5:00 pm09:00 and 14:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (2 to 14 years)

GroupUp to 8 · max 7 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Travel for Impact

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to walk the marketplace before the midday heat, or the afternoon slot if you're pairing the tour with a morning safari. Either way, a small group keeps the pace unhurried and the conversations genuine.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 14 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do you do on this Maun cultural tour?

You walk through the marketplace and vibrant corners of the village, taste traditional dishes at a local café, try basket weaving with a local artisan, and meet resident craftspeople to see their work. A local host shares stories about customs, traditions, and their own experiences throughout the 3-hour route.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a traditional snack and bottled water. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Craft purchases and additional drinks are available separately.

Do I choose the morning or afternoon departure when I book?

Yes, you pick either the morning tour (9am–12pm) or the afternoon tour (2pm–5pm) at checkout, depending on what fits your schedule.

What is basket weaving like if you've never done it before?

Basket weaving is an ancient local practice, and your host will teach you the basics and share the stories behind the patterns. It's hands-on and designed for all skill levels: no prior experience needed.