Boseja

Local working-class area with cheap guesthouses. Authentic but isolated from tourist stuff, limited English, need taxis for everything. Budget option if you're comfortable in local neighborhoods, though transport costs add up.

Boseja is a working-class residential and light industrial area 3-6km from Maun's center. You'll see local daily life - kids in school uniforms, people at corner stores, workers heading to jobs. It's not touristy at all, which means you get a real sense of how people live here, but also means most people don't speak much English beyond basics. The guesthouses are simple and cheap, which appeals to backpackers and budget travelers who don't need to be near tourist stuff. During the day it's safe and people are friendly, though you might get stares since foreigners don't usually stay here. Infrastructure is basic - some dirt roads, spotty street lighting, not many amenities. At night it gets very quiet and dark. Don't walk around after sunset, get your guesthouse to arrange transport. For food, supplies, or anything else, you'll need to taxi to central Maun. This works if you're on a tight budget and comfortable in local neighborhoods, but the money you save on accommodation might get eaten up by taxi costs.