Angola

Often overlooked as a safari destination, Angola holds potential for true discovery. The rolling highlands hold untouched rivers that one can drink from. A recent past of conflict during the Cold War era makes for unequalled lessons in history when flying over deserted battlefields dotted with abandoned tanks. Find out where the Okavango Delta is born year after year on this trip following the water flow upstream to the source. A trip for true adventurers yearning for a sense of exploration.

Route

• Depart from Maun, where the Okavango Delta comes to its end, and follow the water upstream into the panhandle. This journey reveals how and why this inland delta exists. Explore by boat, try your hand at fishing, and see the Delta from a new perspective.

• Continue north to the source lakes, where a secluded mobile camp rests between rolling hills. Here, isolation takes on new meaning in a place that would take days to reach by car. Flights in the area reveal the importance of these waters and their connection to the Okavango Delta far below.

• A visit to the museum at Cuito Cuanavale offers insight into Angola’s recent past, with aerial views of the battlefields and abandoned ordnance that remain as silent witnesses. Accommodation in Cuatir provides comfort and the chance to spot wildlife after days of exploration.

• The journey concludes along the Namibian side of the Linyanti River, an ecosystem fed by the same source lakes you have come to know. Night drives and boat cruises reveal the region’s rich wildlife before returning to Maun, carrying with you a deeper understanding of one of Africa’s most remarkable water systems.