The Okavango Delta is a vast inland delta in Botswana formed where the Okavango River reaches a tectonic trough in the central part of the Kalahari Desert. The delta is produced by seasonal flooding. The Okavango River drains the January–February rainfall from the Angola highlands and the surge flows 750 mi in one month. The waters then spread over the 155 by 93 mi area of the delta during March–June.
The Okavango Delta, a World Heritage Site”, is both a permanent and seasonal home to a wide variety of wildlife. The “big five” game animals, the lion, leopard, African buffalo, African bush elephant, black and white rhinoceros are present. In addition, a wide variety of hooved mammals, canines, cats, and 400 bird species make the area an incredible location for wildlife viewing.
We also visited Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders”, widely known as Victoria Falls.
Special thanks to our guide, Dennis Smith, for the loan of his camera and lenses while mine took an extended vacation in a warehouse outside of Heathrow airport.
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