Embassy Of Botswana USA prescreens 'Into The Okavango by National Geographic'

On Tuesday November 14, 2017, His Excellency David John Newman, the Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the USA and his wife Mrs. Changu Newman hosted a reception to honor Tumeletso “Water” Setlabosha who is lead character in National Geographic’s documentary titled “Okavango Wilderness Project: protecting Sub-Saharan Africa’s last Pristine Westlands.”

The event which happened at the Embassy of Botswana in Washington DC also honored Charles Tlhalefang, a Photojournalist, and Author acclaimed for his publication titled “Botswana’s Top 50 Ultimate Experiences”. There was also a prescreening of the documentary movie titled 'Into The Okavango' which features "Water" and Scientist Dr. Steve Boyes among other respected scientist and nature experts.

The Okavango Delta is one of the most important sites for biodiversity, hosting the largest population of African elephants in addition to lions, cheetahs, wild dogs and hundreds of species of birds. Yet the future of this oasis is directly linked to its source - over 800 miles to the north in the central highlands of Angola.

This water tower, which flows through Angola, Namibia, and Botswana, is the main source of water for over a million people, providing the lifeline for the region. While the Delta itself has been declared a World Heritage Site, the rivers and wilderness areas it depends on remain unprotected.

According to National Geographic CEO Gary E. Knell who was present at the event, National Geographic collaborated with Angola, Namibia and Botswana to secure the success of the Okavango Project. To find out more about it visit www.intotheokavango.org

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