The Okavango Delta, a huge emerald oasis in the burning heart of the Kalahari desert, is fed by the Okavango River and this perpetual cycle of wet and dry is the lifeblood of this extraordinary natural Eden.

Namibia is an arid, rough land. From the speedy cheetah stalking and killing prey, to the territorial beach fights between Cape Cross seals, its unique landscapes surprise us, with its mammoth sand dunes, and rocky mountains. This place has been inhabited for thousands of years, by people as well as animals, and shows no sign of losing popularity with either.

Ngorongoro is thought to have formed about 2.5m years ago from a large volcano, whose cone collapsed inward after a major eruption, leaving the present vast, unbroken crater as its landmark. This fertile land is full of wildlife, from cunning hyena and proud lions to vast herds of wildebeest and elephants.

The Zambezi is one of Africa’s most influential rivers. Millions of people rely on it, and it supports some of the continent’s most spectacular wildlife. The great river matures and changes as it stretches for nearly 3,000km, carving the landscape it passes. But the Zambezi’s long and winding journey destroys, as well as creates.