Maun Poetry Festival

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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
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Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFew small-town poetry festivals anywhere
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: BWP
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The story

Maun Poetry Festival in Maun

Maun Poetry Festival is the poetry-focused strand of the Maun International Arts Festival, driven by Poetavango, Botswana's leading spoken word collective, and reviewed internationally by literary sources including NEO-GRIOT and Ledbury Poetry's UK director. Past editions have combined readings with live music in a Poetry and Jazz Night format, giving Maun, better known as an Okavango Delta gateway, an unexpected literary identity.

Maun Poetry Festival is driven by Poetavango, Botswana's leading spoken word poetry collective, and functions as the poetry-focused strand of the Maun International Arts Festival, a multi-day cultural gathering that has drawn attention well beyond Botswana's borders.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few small-town poetry festivals anywhere earn attention from an established UK literary festival's director, which makes the documented visit by Ledbury Poetry's Chloe Garner a meaningful marker of the event's real reach beyond Botswana

02

The mystery stays covered

Poetavango's driving role gives it a consistent artistic identity tied to Botswana's spoken word scene specifically, rather than a generic multi-genre arts weekend, and the Poetry and Jazz Night format documented in past editions shows a deliberate blending of performance poetry with live music rather than a purely literary program

03

The city starts moving

Set inside Maun, a town otherwise defined by Okavango Delta safari logistics, the festival offers a genuinely unusual cultural counterpoint: readings and performance in a place most visitors associate with wildlife rather than words

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's Poetry and Jazz Night format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing spoken word with live music

The sacred route

Living ritual

is a documented recurring feature of past editions

The local code

Living ritual

reflecting Poetavango's broader mission of blending performance poetry with Botswana's music scene rather than presenting readings in isolation

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Maun Poetry Festival, plan transport around the exact Maun venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to indoor or semi-outdoor venue seating, a light layer for Maun's cooler evenings, and comfortable shoes for moving between venues if the program spans...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Maun Poetry Festival, stay near the part of Maun you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

BWP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map19.98 S, 23.42 EOpen in Google Maps

Maun, North-West District, Botswana

Nearest airportMUB — Maun
TransportFor Maun Poetry Festival, plan transport around the exact Maun venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Maun Poetry Festival, stay near the part of Maun you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Maun Poetry Festival?

Maun Poetry Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Maun Poetry Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Maun, Botswana. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Maun, North-West District, Botswana

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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