Will the Okavango survive as Africa�s remaining wilderness?

For now, the delta is still the face of Botswana and one of Africa’s remaining wildernesses. It is described by researchers as the world’s largest continental alluvial fan covering 22,000km2.

Like in Serengeti, human activity is threatening the ecosystem of this virgin land. There is spraying of toxic chemicals and the proliferation of lodges, some of which are only accessible by boat.  Another concern is the ever increasing number of people looking for opportunities in the area.  Observers say this could result in the delta being overpopulated and losing its wilderness component to become another Serengeti. Tourists are not helping by feeding the animals when they are not supposed to.