Outside my window, the Okavango Delta’s flood plains shine and wink like a shattered mirror under the afternoon sun. The bush plane dips and shudders as it begins its descent, and an astonishing array of wildlife comes into view. Zebras mingle with giraffes around mopane trees, elephants stomp along reedy tributaries, and hippos flash their toothy grins from the water. It’s this cast of animals that draws travellers to Botswana, but although the Okavango Delta is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, the country and its wildlife still face threats. In the absence of tourism during the pandemic, poaching skyrocketed, and now advocates warn that oil exploration in neighbouring Namibia threatens the river delta’s ecological integrity. Raising public consciousness about what’s at stake here is key to keeping the spotlight on these issues, and ecotourism company Wilderness Safaris is taking a unique approach, highlighting its conservation mission through the design of its newest camps. Read the full story; link in bio. 🖊 @chloeberge 📷 Courtesy of @wearewilderness —— #NUVO #NUVOMAG #safari #safariphotography #botswana #botswanasafari #animals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeofinstagram #nature #conservation #animalrights #ecosystems #photography #design #hotel #luxurylifestyle #luxurytravel #explore #africa