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Deep Dive: Into the Okavango (2018)

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Into the Okavango
Into the Okavango is a documentary directed by Neil Gelinas that follows a team of explorers on a 1500-mile expedition through Angola, Botswana, and Namibia. The film focuses on the efforts to save the Okavango River and preserve the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The expedition lasts four months and shows the diverse wildlife and landscapes encountered along the way. The film features a conservation biologist, a river bushman, and a young scientist, emphasizing their unique perspectives on conservation and the environment. It was predominantly filmed in Angola and Botswana and was released on April 22, 2018. The documentary has received critical acclaim and has been screened at various international film festivals, winning several awards.

Why Watch

  • •Follow Steve Boyes and his conservation efforts.
  • •See the stunning wildlife of the Okavango Delta.
  • •Meet a river bushman and learn about his culture.

Did You Know

•The film covers a 1500-mile expedition across three countries.
•It was released on April 22, 2018, and has a duration of 94 minutes.
•The Okavango Delta is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Wildlife conservationAdventure travelAfrican ecosystems