The
Thamalakane River is one of the renowned rivers in Botswana, Africa. To the south of the Okavango Delta lies the calm and peaceful
Thamalakane River. The geologists claim that the source of Thamalakane River is the Thamalakane fault line. The fault line is said to have originated nearly two million years back. The water channels of Thamalakane River were built because of the pressure exerted by the blocking of the flow of the Okavango River by the Thamalakane fault. One of the other water sources of Thamalakane River is the drained water from the Boro River.
Thousands of tourists visit the Thamalakane River during the spring and winter season. Different kinds of birds are seen to flock around the Thamalakane River. The tourists to Thamalakane River find it exceptionally interesting to watch the birds fly over the Thamalakane River against the backdrop of the setting sun.
The village of Maun has developed by the side of the Thamalakane River. The villagers depend a lot on the Thamalakane River for transportation purposes. The canoes and boats in Thamalakane River are seen to move throughout the day carrying general people, laborers and students. There are separate boat riding facilities for the tourists. The tourists might catch glimpses of crocodiles and hippos in the Thamalakane River.
