The Okavango Delta in north-western Botswana is a malaria endemic area. Most livelihood activities
in this area are seasonal, usually coinciding with malaria season (November-April). The objective of
this paper is to assess community perceptions of the relationship between rural livelihood sources and
risk to malaria transmission in Shakawe and Ngarange villages of the Okavango River Panhandle in
north-western Botswana. Primary data were collected through participatory rural appraisal methods
using tools such as seasonal calendars and livelihood rankings.