1. Visiting the Okavango Delta, Botswana

2. 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

3. Okavango Delta

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

10. 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