Okavango River

Unlike most major rivers, the Okavango River never flows into an ocean or sea. Instead, it terminates entirely inland in Botswana, where its waters fan out to create the massive Okavango Delta.

The Okavango River flows for approximately 1,600 kilometers (about 1,000 miles) across Southern Africa. It begins in the central highlands of Angola before crossing through Namibia into Botswana.

Yes, the inland delta formed by the Okavango River is officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is celebrated globally for its incredible biodiversity and unique ecosystem, which supports lions, elephants, and hundreds of bird species.

The river originates in the high plateau region of central Angola, where it is known locally as the Cubango River. It flows southward through the narrow Caprivi Strip of Namibia before finally reaching the Kalahari Desert in Botswana.