GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta spreads across northwestern Botswana within the Kalahari Basin. River water comes mainly from rainfall in Angola.
Fast Facts
- An inland wetland system without an outlet to the sea.
- The annual flood arrives after a long journey from wetter headwaters.
- It became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014.
Connected lessons
- Okavango DeltaMap, explanation and practice
- Four very different delta settingsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- KalahariRelated places
- Zambezi RiverRelated places
- KalahariLocated in