Maun Rest Camp is the plainer sibling of Old Bridge Backpackers, run by the same people and a short walk away on the Thamalakane. It describes itself as rustic and no-nonsense, which is a fair summary: this is a campsite with a few chalets, not a lodge.
Quick facts
- Area
- Maun
- Property type
- Chalets and Campsite
- Setting
- Thamalakane riverside, a short walk from Old Bridge Backpackers north of Maun
- Nearest park or reserve
- Moremi Game Reserve
Rooms
Eight riverside campsites with river views and eight shaded garden sites away from the water, plus four two-bed chalets, with further chalets under construction at the time of writing. Fixed tented accommodation is also offered. We do not publish rates.
Facilities at Maun Rest Camp
Central shared ablution blocks, fire places and power points at the campsites, a small bar and shop, 24-hour security, and a shaded riverside garden.
Location and access
On the Thamalakane north of Maun, a five-minute walk from Old Bridge Backpackers, which is under the same management.
Who it suits
- Self-drive travellers who want a straightforward riverside campsite near Maun.
- Anyone wanting a cheap chalet rather than a tent for one night.
- Overlanders needing power points, fire places and secure parking.
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