The Okavango Delta is dubbed as the jewel of the Kalahari being blessed with a unique ecosystem serving as an oasis for its inhabitants. It is fed by the floodwaters of central Africa where the water fans out into the Okavango Delta forming a wetland system of beautiful palm-fringed channels, lagoons and islands that support a wealth of fauna and flora.
Along with beautiful water channels, lagoons and islands, there are trees, shrubs and bushes of various species. It is home to over 200,000 animals that roam its wilderness areas giving color to the whole Delta and Moremi Reserve. Many of Afrcias iconic animals are resident in the area including Leopard, rhino, zebra, lechwe, giraffe, lion, monkey, antelope, crocodile, hippo, elephant, buffalo, hyena, impala, reedbuck, tsessebe, wildebeest and many more. There are also over 400 kinds of birds such as the African Eagle, Hammerkop, Ostrich, Crested Crane, elusive Pel's Fishing Owl, Lilac Roller etc.
The best way to explore the delta is by dugout canoe, locally called a mokoro, being gently propelled through this unique watercourse by your own guide. This is the ultimate relaxing approach to wildlife spotting whilst having an opportunity of seeing this unique environment from a different perspective.
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