Botswana

The Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is massive inland expanse of swamp and water.  It is formed by the waters of the Okavango River, which drain into the Delta until they can be evaporated back into the atmosphere or consumed by hungry animals and plants. 

Each year,The Delta experiences the greatest migration Mother Earth has to offer: about 200,000 animals make their way to the Delta each July to September, seeking to escape from the baking Kalahari Desert.  In total, over 150 species of mammals and reptiles, and over 500 species of birds, flock here each year

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is in northern Botswana near the vast, inland Okavango Delta. It’s known for its large herds of elephants and Cape buffalo, which converge along the Chobe Riverfront in the dry months. Lions, antelopes and hippos inhabit the woods and lagoons around Linyanti Marsh. The floodable grasslands of the Savuti Marsh attract numerous bird species, plus migrating zebras.