Botswana has long attracted visitors from abroad, many of whom travel to the country to get closer to some of its rare wildlife.

One location which has always been inviting to intrepid adventurers is the Chobe River, which meanders south for many miles creating lagoons and pools filled with water-lilies.

But this week, concerns have been raised over the effects that pollution and fishing are having on the wildlife which makes the river its home.

Fish and other animals which rely on the waterway, which flows along the northern edge of the African nation's Chobe National Park, are being put at risk, according to environmental experts.

The national park plays host to elephants and buffaloes who drink from the river during the dry season, while other wildlife including the rare Bee-eater-bird also frequent its shores.

However, the Africa Wildlife Foundation (AWF) says that buildings have been built too near the river's edge and could potentially see chemicals and sewage leak into its waters.

Gosiame Neo-Mahupeleng, from the AWF, said that fishing boats are also a major concern.

"The boat drips oil in the river and can harm the wildlife living there," he commented.

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