The Okavango Delta

The delta is formed where the Okavango River, originating in the Angolan highlands, flows into the Kalahari Desert. Instead of reaching the sea, the river’s waters fan out over the flat terrain, creating a labyrinth of channels, lagoons, and islands. The delta covers an area of between 6,000 and 15,000 square kilometers, depending on the season.

The Okavango Delta is one of the few major inland delta systems that do not flow into a sea or ocean. Its waters eventually evaporate or are transpired, leaving behind nutrient-rich deposits that support a diverse array of plant and animal life.

The delta is a haven for wildlife, boasting one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa.

It is home to the “Big Five” – lions, leopards, African buffalo, African bush elephants, and rhinoceroses – as well as a plethora of other species, including hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 species of birds.