Okavango Delta

Angola (Border with Namibia), Angola

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The Okavango Delta, which extends into Angola near the border with Namibia, is a vast inland delta formed where the Okavango River spreads out into a tectonic basin in the arid Kalahari Desert.

Originating in the highlands of Angola, the river flows southeast, forming part of the Angola-Namibia border before reaching the delta in Botswana. This unique ecosystem includes permanent swamps, islands, and seasonally flooded grasslands covering over 2 million hectares, supporting incredible biodiversity with numerous mammals, birds, and fish species.

The delta is of global ecological importance due to its pristine natural state and the cyclical flooding that sustains the environment. 

The riparian nations—Angola, Namibia, and Botswana—collaborate under a sustainable management protocol to preserve the river basin and delta system, although potential threats like upstream water extraction and dam projects remain concerns for its long-term health.