Synopses & Reviews
Now in a stunning paperback edition, Okavango: Africa's Last Eden captures the magnificent animals of the Kalahari Desert and their fragile environment in a highly praised collection of 125 extraordinary photographs, taken during a year-long expedition by award-winning National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting. The vast Okavango wetlands support a diversity of wildlife unparalleled anywhere in Africa. Hippos, crocodiles, zebras, impalas, giraffes, lions, and some of the continent's last wild elephant herds are but a few of the creatures that find sustenance in the seasonal ebb and flow of fresh water across Botswana's arid plain. With striking, full-color images and an insightful text, this award-winning volume will captivate nature lovers, environmentalists, and photography enthusiasts alike.
Review
Beautifully laid out and superbly printed,
Okavango is a multi-level, multi-layered feast.
Washington Post In documenting the cycles of Okavango, Lanting's photographic skills are seemingly boundless. Library Journal
About the Author
Frans Lanting is critically acclaimed as one of the world's great outdoor photographers. His work has appeared primarily in National Geographic, and he has several other books to his credit. Lanting was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and now lives in Monterey Bay, California.