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 Maun Botswana

Maun :
Back to The Bridge Backpackers
(The Old Bridge Maun)
Southern Okavango Mokoro trips
Maun....the gateway to the world famous Okavango Delta. Back To The Bridge Backpackers is Maun's newest campsite situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River overlooking Maun's illustrious "Hippo Pool" and national heritage site "The Old Bridge". Although the camp is situated in Maun - you will feel as though you are already in the Okavango Delta. This is the place to start and end your Okavango experience. The best camping experience Maun has to offer.
   

THE BRIDGE BACKPACKERS MAUN.

10 km out of Maun on the edge of the , okavango, overlooking a hippo pool is
“The Bridge”. A space created with the knowledge and understanding that comes from years of experience in the backpackers trade. We endevour to provide a secure comfortable base
from which you can enjoy the varied, amazing activities that this region has to offer.
We have a leafy lawned camp-site for travellers with their own tents and a few drive in sites with power points. There is one site for larger groups.
Our dorm sleeps eight people,is spacious and has
dividers for your privacy. There are riverside tents made up as either doubles or twins. 
We have a popular and some-times festive bar set between old weathered leadwood logs.
Evenings are softly lit with good music floating in the air. You will always find a fire on a
cold winters night and a cosy t.v. lounge that may be used on request.
Our kitchen opens at 7 in the morning and closes at 9 at night and serves good value meals for all tastes.

For those who prefer to self-cater there is a taste-fully built fully equipped self-catering kitchen.
Situated between the main building and the campsites you find open air hot showers and
and flush toilets built entirely from natural materials which are always kept spotless.
Our friendly staff who we consider to be our biggest asset will ensure that you have nothing but fond memories to take home.
We run a variety of activities for you to do while you are in Maun and do safaris to all the wildlife parks in the area. We are also happy to give good advice to those of you with your own transport.

HORSE TRAILS MAUN
Early morning and sunset rides are available.
Overnight and two night delta rides can be arranged
for up to six people.

SCENIC FLIGHTS OVER OKAVANGO.
An overview of the islands and waterways of the
Okavango gives you an insight into the shear size and
beauty of our wetlands and the Wildlife they support.

BIRDWATCHING WALKS
One of our local bird experts and guide
Rodger Hawker takes two hour walks along the
river and frequently will spot and identify
up to sixty different species of birds.

SUNSET CRUISES FROM MAUN.
A sunset boat cruise down the thamalakane river
whilst viewing game in the maun wildlife sanctuary
is a nice way to end your day.
  
MOKORO TRIPS SPECIAL FROM MAUN.

Dug-out canoe or mokoro trips have become the popular way for travellers to experience the tranquillity of the Okavango Delta.

 It is not surprising that regardless of budget, visitors wanting real insight into the lives of the people of the Okavango, choose to do these trips.

 They are the best way to slip quietly into, and become part of, every day life in this watery wonderland.

 The Bridge Backpackers uses any of four community run mokoro stations in an area of the Okavango set aside to be managed by community representatives.

 These communities traditionally use this part of the delta for fishing, reed cutting and the harvesting of water lily bulbs. The mokoro is an integral part of these activities.

We run trips ranging from one to four days, for up to six people. Larger groups can be organised but require prior arrangement.

 You need to take your own food and equipment with you, however for those travelling light you can hire a tent and other necessary items from us. 
 

A four-wheel drive or boat transfer of between one and two hours depending on the station used will start and end your trip getting you out by 11a.m. and picking you up by 2p.m.

 Your days will be spent with your guide gliding silently down waterways and taking early morning and late afternoon game-viewing walks.

 Your nights spent camping at the fire-side on islands immersed in the wild sounds of African nights.

 You are not obliged to take food for your guide / poler but it would be a nice gesture to share with him, as he will be sharing his wonderful garden with you.

BRIDGE COMMENTS MAUN.
26/03/06 MAUN
A lovely stay with friendly and very helpful people. We had a great two night mokoro trip, saw lots of animals even though it was not the best time of year to see them. A great experience.........THANK YOU! Katie, Milton Keynes, England.

28/03/06 MAUN
An awesome time with great people, great food and an even better bar. Keep it up and if i'm ever in town again i'll be back. Nice work guys. Emily, Scotland.

30th march2006 MAUN
Hey guys!!!
Tell you what........you are amazing!!! We had such a brilliant time with you; You made it all worthwhile J We'll remember the cameleon, bats, cisco, okavango, stinking bugs, crafts party and all that jazz for a very long time! And we hope in turn you will remember us. Berenika: polish Ardvark lover and Tom: cricket-brain scientist.
All the best with the bridge and all the other crazy ideas you might have! We'll spread the word about the cool place and maybe one day we'll come again (when we stop being students and start earning some money finally!) Thanks again for all the help and kindness

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The gateway to the Okavango is Maun on the southern extremity of the delta. Maun means "the place of the short reeds". It was established as the capital of the Batswana people as long ago as 1915 when it became the local centre for administration.