Natural Wonder · Maun, Botswana
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta or Okavango Grassland is a vast inland delta in Botswana formed where the Okavango River reaches a tectonic trough at an elevation of 930–1,000 m.
Photo: Joachim Huber via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Maun, Botswana |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Area | Area: 22866.3 km² |
| Coordinates | 19.4000° S, 22.9000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Okavango Delta is known for
The Okavango Delta or Okavango Grassland is a vast inland delta in Botswana formed where the Okavango River reaches a tectonic trough at an elevation of 930–1,000 m.
About Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta or Okavango Grassland is a vast inland delta in Botswana formed where the Okavango River reaches a tectonic trough at an elevation of 930–1,000 m (3,050–3,280 ft) in the central part of the endorheic basin of the Kalahari Desert. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the few interior delta systems that do not flow into a sea or ocean, with a wetland system that is largely intact. Instead, the floodwater spreads over sandy floodplains and islands, and a large share seeps downward into the shallow alluvial aquifer beneath, before it is taken up by plants.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Maun |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Maun Airport (MUB) |
| Distance from the airport | 52.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Maun International Airport (MUB) · Maun, Botswana · 52.4 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Okavango Delta?
The Okavango Delta or Okavango Grassland is a vast inland delta in Botswana formed where the Okavango River reaches a tectonic trough at an elevation of 930–1,000 m.
Where is Okavango Delta located?
Okavango Delta is in Maun, Botswana. Its coordinates are 19.4000° S, 22.9000° E.
How do I get to Okavango Delta?
The nearest town is Maun, and the nearest airport is Maun Airport (MUB), about 52.4 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okavango_Delta — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q650872 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.