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Etosha National Park adventures

Etosha National Park Adventures

Etosha National Park is a premier wildlife sanctuary in Namibia, offering unparalleled opportunities for African wildlife viewing and photography.

5,500,000
Acres Protected
75
Miles of Trails
200,000
Annual Visitors
1907
Year Established

About Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park
 

Etosha National Park, established in 1907, is one of Africa's greatest wildlife parks. Located in Namibia, it covers an area of approximately 8,600 square miles. The park's center, the massive Etosha Pan, is a vast, flat saline desert that is a dramatic landscape composed largely of white saline sand. During the dry season, the pan is a dusty depression, but it transforms into a shallow lagoon attracting flamingos, pelicans, and other birds during the rainy season. The park is home to a wide variety of animals, including elephants, lions, rhinos, and giraffes, making it a quintessential destination for ecotourists. The park offers an extensive network of gravel roads to facilitate self-drive safaris. Visitors can also stay in accommodations ranging from campsites to luxury lodges. The waterholes scattered throughout the park provide excellent game-viewing opportunities, especially in the dry season when animals come to drink.

Highlights

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The Etosha Pan - a vast salt pan that is the central feature of the park.

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Waterholes - prime locations for observing wildlife, especially during dry periods.

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Onguma Reserve - a game reserve on the eastern side of the park offering diverse wildlife experiences.

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Sundowner drives - guided safaris to witness the mesmerizing African sunset and wildlife activity.

Notable Natural Features

Etosha Pan

A vast, salt pan region that floods seasonally, attracting abundant birdlife.

Halali Camp

A central base for exploring the park and viewing the park's scenic landscapes.

Okaukuejo Waterhole

Famous for its floodlit waterhole offering spectacular night-time views of wildlife.