Okavango River Bridge

The Okavango River Bridge extends 1.2 kilometers across the river with a main span of 488.7 meters and features distinctive pylon structures.

Prior to the bridge construction in 2016, residents relied on traditional canoes and a pontoon operating from 6am to 6pm for river crossings.

The bridge pylons follow the shape of elephant tusks, reflecting the presence of 150,000 elephants in Botswana and the region's conservation values.

The infrastructure operates with a 65KWp off-grid solar lighting system and includes 3 kilometers of approach roads connecting both river banks.

Located within the Okavango Delta System, this crossing point serves 3,200 residents divided between the western and eastern sides of Mohembo Village.

GPS coordinates: -18.27306,21.79528

Latest update: April 9, 2025 12:37