Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta in Botswana, is the world's largest inland delta.

The Okavango River (originating in Angola) empties into the sands of the Kalahari Desert, irrigating some 15,000 km² of the desert. The waters are subject to seasonal flooding, which begins about mid-summer in the north and six months later in the south.

The water is evaporated relatively rapidly by the high temperatures, resulting in a cycle of cresting and dropping water in the south. Islands can disappear completely during the peak flood, then reappear at the end of the season.

The Delta is home to numerous types of wildlife and attracts thousands of visitors a year. There are number of camps within the delta region that cater to these visitors.

Five Day Okavango Delta Fly-In Safari

The Delta provides a seasonal habitat to numerous different species. Among these are the elephant, African buffalo, hippopotamus, red lechwe, tsessebe, Blue wildebeests, giraffe, Nile crocodile, lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, wild dog, greater kudu, sable antelope, black rhino, white rhino, water monitor, zebra, warthog and chacma baboon. There are also over 400 species of birds, including fish eagles, crested cranes, and sacred ibis.