 Etosha
National Park -
abundant wildlife in open spaces
accommodation, activities...
The word Etosha
originates from the language of the Ovambo (eTosha) and means "sea of
mirages".
Etosha can be entered through three gates, Andersson Gate in the Southwest
and von Lindequist Gate in the East. In the Northeast The “Nehale
lya Mpingana Gate" (King Nehale Gate) near Andoni (Northeast) was
opened in 2003 and is a link to the Ovamboland. You have to enter the
park at this gate two hou rs
before sunset to rich the nearest Rest camp or gate.
The whole reserve covers an area
of 22.270 km² (Kruger National Park, 19.500 km²). Open savannah
woodlands characterise the scenery.
The salt pan, a shallow valley without any vegetation, covers an
area of approximately 5.000 km². In the dry season the soil that
consists of salt, soda and other chemicals is solid. Fine mirages can
be seen then.
Etosha gets an annual rainfall of some 400 mm from October to April.
After heavy rains the pan can be transformed in a lake with a maximal
depth of 1 m. The pan is known as one of the most important brooding
areas for flamingos in Southern Africa.
There are about 30 springs that provide water for the animals
throughout the year. More than 100 species of mammals and about 340
species of birds have been recorded.
The Germans started the nature reserve around Etosha Pan in 1907.
The first ranger was Lieutenant Adolf Fischer after whom the Fischer
Pan was named.
Accommodation in Etosha National Park is in three government owned
camps. Different room/accommodation types can be booked.
- Okaukuejo
Where the lion
drinks
Okaukuejo is the main camp in Etosha. From here the park is managed.
The waterhole at the camp is very famous for game viewing in the
evening and through the night!
- Halali
77 km East of
Okaukuejo
Just North of Halali an excellent spot for game viewing can be
found. The main road leads you right through the pan itself
offering endless views.
- Namutoni
74 km East
of Halali and 11 km from the von-Lindquist-Gate
Namutoni was the name of a German Fort. The fort itself is part of
the camp facilities. Don’t forget to visit the museum that reflects
the history of Namutoni.
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