The Okavango Delta is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. It was formed when Africa changed shape tectonically and the Okavango River no longer flowed into the sea but into the sandy desert. Every year, when the river floods 11 cubic km of water flows into the desert and spreads over 6 000 to 15 000km2.
We stayed a night at Maun then the group where divided into two Landcruisers and we left with a specialised local driver/guides. The closer we got to the park the worse the roads got, little maintenance is done, making it a difficult destination for unprepared people.
And into the Moremi Game Reserve.
There is no fencing in the park and hardly any regulations. We stopped at the side of the road to collect wood, which we found disturbing, environmentally and concerns for predators.
Our first camp was called ‘Third Bridge camp’ on an island in the river system. It is unfenced and has only a few facilities.
The camp has a lovely situation on a sandy mound, under big tress and surrounded by streams
After pitching tents and an afternoon rest we set off for a drive.
Next – The animals of the Okavango Delta