Okavango: Sea of Land, Land of Water

This beautifully illustrated book is a celebration of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, one of Africa's greatest wilderness areas. Combining evocative photography with informative text, Peter Johnson and Anthony Bannister explore the remarkable landscape where the Okavango River disappears into the sands of the Kalahari Desert, creating a vast inland delta of lagoons, channels, islands and floodplains. The book introduces readers to the Delta's extraordinary wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, antelope and hundreds of bird species. It also highlights the region's rich plant life and the seasonal flood cycle that transforms the landscape each year, making it one of the most productive ecosystems in Africa. Beyond its natural history, the authors touch on the people who have lived in harmony with the Delta for generations, the history of its exploration and the unique relationship between water and desert that gives the Okavango its character. Their lyrical narrative is complemented by more than 200 full-colour photographs that capture the beauty, serenity and diversity of this unique environment. Rather than serving as a scientific guide, the book is a photographic and descriptive tribute to one of the world's last great wildernesses. It offers readers an immersive journey into a landscape where land and water exist in delicate balance, emphasising both its timeless beauty and the importance of conserving this extraordinary ecosystem. Very good condition. Hardcover, 31cm x 24.5cm, 201 pages.