North-West District

The North-West District is an administrative region in northwestern Botswana covering diverse landscapes with wetlands, grasslands, and dry areas. The city of Maun functions as the main hub within the district, offering services and access to surrounding natural areas.

The region became a British protectorate in the late 1800s and was the domain of pastoral and hunting communities for centuries before. Maun was established as a trading center and gradually became the focal point for development in the area.

The district is home to Tswana and San communities whose cultural practices are woven into how they live with the land and its resources. You can observe this in local markets, craft traditions, and the everyday relationship people have with hunting, gathering, and pastoral life in this region.

Visitors typically arrive through Maun, which has an international airport and various lodging options for different budgets. Getting around the region is best done through organized tours or private transportation to reach wildlife areas and natural sites.

The district encompasses part of the Okavango Delta, one of Africa's largest inland water systems, while also bordering the Kalahari Basin. This unique combination of water and semi-arid landscape creates a distinctive environment found nowhere else in the region.

Location: Botswana

Capital city: Maun

Elevation above the sea: 945 m

Shares border with: Central District, Ghanzi District, Chobe District, Kavango East Region, Zambezi Region, Otjozondjupa Region, Omaheke Region

GPS coordinates: -19.50000,23.50000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59