The river that never finds the sea
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is nature's great paradox: a river that ends in the Kalahari sands, fanning into 15,000 square kilometres of channels, lagoons and palm islands at the exact moment the surrounding country is at its dri…
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About Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is nature's great paradox: a river that ends in the Kalahari sands, fanning into 15,000 square kilometres of channels, lagoons and palm islands at the exact moment the surrounding country is at its driest. Wildlife pours in: elephant herds wading between islands, red lechwe splashing ahead of wild dog packs, leopards draped over jackalberry limbs. Explore it at water level by mokoro (poled dugout canoe), by motorboat through the papyrus, and on game drives and walks from fly-in camps deep in the private concessions. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and, for many, the most beautiful place in Africa.
Highlights
- Mokoro glides through the channels
- Fly-in camps in private concessions
- Moremi Game Reserve and Chief's Island
- Walking safaris with expert guides
- Scenic flights over the fans
Wildlife to watch for
- Elephant and buffalo herds
- Lion, leopard and wild dog
- Red lechwe and sitatunga
- Hippo and crocodile
- Pel's fishing owl
Things to do
- Mokoro excursions
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Boat safaris
- Scenic flights
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