Situated in the northwestern area of the Okavango Delta, the Panhandle is a stretch of the Okavango River that follows a more-or-less straight course for approximately 70 kilometres before entering the wetlands. This deep channel serves as the main water source feeding the delta and offers excellent tiger and bream fishing, while the surrounding woodlands and the river’s shallow waters teem with a myriad of birds. The Okavango Panhandle is dotted with several villages and serves as a gateway to the scenic Tsodilo Hills, some 40 kilometres west, with their various tribal cave paintings, some dating back as far as 20 000 years. Visitors can enjoy excellent fishing, first-class birding, boating on the Okavango River and game viewing in the Mahangu National Park.
Located in the heart of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, Evolve Back Kalahari Private Reserve offers an exclusive wilderness escape in one of southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. Spanning a vast, untouched expanse far from towns or urban centres, the reserve provides unparalleled privacy and a true immersion in nature. Travellers come to experience guided game drives, bush walks, and starlit evenings, with the chance to see desert-adapted wildlife, including lion, leopard, brown hyena, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, eland and over 250 bird species. Visitors can also enjoy cultural encounters with local San communities, learning about traditional survival skills and storytelling, making it a rich and unforgettable desert adventure.
