Okavango Delta
A great inland wetland supports a distinctive mosaic of dry land and seasonal water in the heart of Botswana.
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Explore Botswana through our Okavango Delta field guide: A water-shaped wilderness best experienced through respectful local conservation partnerships. Browse additional introductory place notes below, and check local sources when making plans.
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In the Okavango Delta guide ↗Learn from community conservancies
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In the Okavango Delta guide ↗A quiet camp morning
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Okavango Delta
A water-shaped wilderness best experienced through respectful local conservation partnerships.
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