Search for wildlife amid the Okavango Delta’s rich tapestry of islands, plains and lagoons on an exhilarating scenic helicopter flight. Gain perspective of the delta’s raw and spectacular beauty as you scan the landscape for pods of hippos lazing in the cool waters of lagoons, herds of elephants ambling through the open grasslands and red lechwe antelope leaping through a fringe of papyrus reeds. Home to more than 400 species of birds, including raptors, kingfishers, storks and herons, many of the delta’s avian life are visibly prominent from the air. Formed by an intricate network of permanent and seasonal waterways, and floodplains created as the Okavango River meets the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its outstanding natural beauty, evolutionary processes and exceptional biodiversity. To see this vast and dynamic wetland from the air is to gain an appreciation for its sheer scale and complexity.