The Okavango Delta in Botswana is the world's largest inland delta and is home to an abundance of wildlife.
World's largest delta —
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is the world's largest inland delta and is home to an abundance of wildlife.
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A hippo emerges from the water outside a camp located deep in the wetlands which spring to life in June or July every year.
Hippo highway —
A hippo emerges from the water outside a camp located deep in the wetlands which spring to life in June or July every year.
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An elephant reaches for branches outside the Kingspool Luxury Safari Camp in the Delta.
Lunchtime —
An elephant reaches for branches outside the Kingspool Luxury Safari Camp in the Delta.
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The tranquil waters of the Okavango Delta are enticing to animals and tourists alike.
Peaceful oasis —
The tranquil waters of the Okavango Delta are enticing to animals and tourists alike.
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Leopards are one of many animals commonly seen in the Delta.
Big cats —
Leopards are one of many animals commonly seen in the Delta.
The eco camp Kingspool Luxury Safari Camp follows Botswana's trend to keep tourism more environmentally friendly.
High end, low impact —
The eco camp Kingspool Luxury Safari Camp follows Botswana's trend to keep tourism more environmentally friendly.
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A giraffe walks in the evening light in the Delta.
Tall order —
A giraffe walks in the evening light in the Delta.
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Guides navigate the Delta by mokoro, a traditional Delta canoe, built from the trunks of the Okavango's trees.
Poles ahead —
Guides navigate the Delta by mokoro, a traditional Delta canoe, built from the trunks of the Okavango's trees.
African elephants travel for miles to find the vegetation they need.
Vegetarian feast —
African elephants travel for miles to find the vegetation they need.
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Lodges across the Delta are taking more of an ecological focus, including some where tours are done by foot, accommodation is a canvas tent, and food is prepared by a local chef in a "bush kitchen".
Go local —
Lodges across the Delta are taking more of an ecological focus, including some where tours are done by foot, accommodation is a canvas tent, and food is prepared by a local chef in a "bush kitchen".
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Elephants are one of the main attractions in the Delta, and can be seeking vegetation across the land.
Elephants everywhere —
Elephants are one of the main attractions in the Delta, and can be seeking vegetation across the land.
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Wildebeest are known as the great wanderers across the Delta, in search of food and water.
Wandering wildebeest —
Wildebeest are known as the great wanderers across the Delta, in search of food and water.
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