Visiting the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Botswana GDP is the average wealth of each person in a country. The GDP on this map compares different currencies so higher numbers = wealthy. Low numbers = poor Botswana is already one of the wealthier countries in Africa. This is partly because they have a stable government so they have invested in better paid industries like tourism. Kenya Botswana DRC

Okavango Delta

What is a delta? Deltas form at the mouth (end) of a river where it meets the sea. This is usually where the river is moving slowly and has not got very much energy. This means that any mud/ sand/pebbles that’s its carrying get deposited (put down). Deltas are usually very marshy or swampy because of all of the water. The sand that is put down is fertile so lots of plants grow there. This delta is at the end of the Nile, it stands out so well because it is surrounded by the Sahara Desert.

Your Task Today you need to collect information on the Okavango Delta and how it has been affected by tourism so far. Next lesson you are going to prepare a report for the government which describes the current situation, suggests whether they should expand tourism in the region and explains why.

What is it/Where is it? Okavango Delta is unique because it was formed inland, most deltas form at where rivers meet the sea Location: NW Botswana, Southern Africa. It is also known as Okavango Swamp. Size: 15000km2 (bigger than Wales) Seasons: Dry season = May - Sept Rainy season = Oct - Apr. The country is 80% desert. ATTRACTIONS Poling (rowing) dugout canoes through lagoons crammed with water lilies, hippos etc. Fishing for the prized triggerfish Viewing incredible wildlife and birds

Should Botswana increase tourism to the Okavango Delta? Pros Cons So what do you think? Should Botswana increase tourism to the Okavango Delta? Pros Cons

L4 Describe where the Okavango Delta is and how human activity is changing it L5 Explain how people are affecting Okavango Delta ecosystem and how the Delta affects people (e.g. the local population and tourists) L6 Explain why some people want to increase tourism to the Okavango Delta and why some people want to restrict it? L7 Evaluate the options for the delta and make a justified decision about what should happen there In the future

The Plan What is it? Where is it? What is its USP (unique selling point)? What is Botswana thinking of doing? Describe the plans Good points Bad points Your Opinion / Conclusion