Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta Map

Situated in the northern part of Botswana is the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta on Earth. Instead of flowing into the sea, the annual flood of fresh water flows inland, irrigating 15,000km² of Kalahari sand in a maze of lagoons and channels.

Because of the lack of industrialisation on the banks of the Okavango River, which feeds the delta, the delta's water is unusually pure. The countless islands that emerge from the waterways are home to several distinct ecosystems, which support vast numbers of game and a myriad of bird species. The crystal-clear waters support many kinds of fish, and the area is a birder's paradise.

The delta is at its most impressive in August when the champagne-coloured water is at its deepest, but most of the animals' young are born between November and March when the vegetation is lush.

The heart of the delta can be accessed only by air. Since it is an exclusive destination, it remains wild and relatively unpopulated. The delta is a unique and delicate natural ecosystem, and the Botswanan government restricts tourist access accordingly.

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