Gumare

Gumare is a village in the North West District of Botswana, located in the Okavango Panhandle region about halfway between Maun and Shakawe. It is a rural settlement serving the local Bayei community, with a population of around 8,000. Gumare is a service centre for surrounding villages and has basic amenities including shops, a health clinic, and a school. The village sits in a landscape of mopane woodland and seasonal floodplains.

By Plane

The nearest airstrip for charter flights is in Shakawe, 70 km north. Maun Airport (MUB) is 160 km south-east.

By Car / Road

Gumare is on the paved Maun–Shakawe road, 160 km north-west of Maun (2 hours) and 70 km south of Shakawe. Minibus taxis run along this route.

Gumare is walkable. A vehicle is needed for exploring surrounding villages.

• Okavango Panhandle landscape — Mopane woodland and floodplain scenery.

No organised tourist activities. Fishing and mokoro trips are available from lodges in Shakawe and Maun.

Small local restaurants serve Setswana meals.

Local bars serve beer and soft drinks.

Gumare has basic guesthouses. More options in Maun and Shakawe.

Gumare has basic shops and a market.

• Maun — 160 km south-east.
• Shakawe — 70 km north.
• Nokaneng — 30 km west.