The Okavango Delta is a unique wetland in Botswana that covers an area of about 16,800 square kilometres. A wetland is a place where the water is shallow, and the soil is very soggy.
What makes the Okavango Delta special is that it is one of the world’s largest inland river deltas, as well as a breathtaking sight.
The source of the delta is the Okavango River, one of the longest rivers in southern Africa. It is interesting to see how the delta is formed. The Okavango River, which begins in the mountains of Central Angola, flows southward, and reaches the Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana. There, it spreads out to form the delta. Interestingly, both the river and the delta are named after the Okavango people of northern Namibia. It is also home to some of the most endangered species of mammals like the white rhinoceros, cheetah.