Into the Okavango

Into the Okavango is a 2018 American National Geographic documentary film written, directed and produced by Neil Gelinas. It focuses on a team of modern-day explorers who go for a 1500 mile, four-month expedition through Angola, Botswana and Namibia to save the Okavango River that joins the Okavango Delta. The film was predominantly shot in Angola and Botswana. It was released on 22 April 2018 and gained critical acclaim for the portrayal of wildlife. It was also screened at a handful of international film festivals and won several awards and nominations.

Cast

 * Maans Booysen
 * Steve Boyes
 * Paul Skelton
 * Bill Branch
 * Gotz Neef
 * Tumeletso Setlabosha
 * Adjany Costa

Synopsis
A passionate conservation biologist brings together a river bushman fearful of losing his past and a young aspiring scientist who is uncertain about her future. They take part in an epic expedition across three nations for a period of four months through unexplored and dangerous landscapes, in order to safeguard the wildlife of Botswana and to save the Okavango Delta, which a UNESCO World Heritage Site.