Safari in the Etosha National Park in Namibia
June 19th, 2008
credit: Andries3
The Etosha National Park is one of the main tourist destinations in Namibia. The streets of the park are all dirt but in good condition, and you can drive with a vehicle precisely.
The Etosha, established in 1958, is one of the largest nature reserves in the world with its 22270 sq km. The park itself covers the Etosha Pan (6200 sq. km.) A lake that was formed by the Cunene river.
The fund of the Etosha Pan is covered for most of the year by a salty crust limestone. During the rainy season (from November to April) the basin is filled with a low layer of water and extended (about 830 sq. km.). It forms many lakes that attract flocks of flamingos and many animals.
credit: Andries3
In the Etosha park there are over 300 species of birds and about 120 species of mammals of different sizes. It counts also 250 impala, 74 antelope Roan and 52 rhinos blacks.
To allow animals to overcome the moments of greatest drought, were activated 58 artificial water wells that are used during the dry season, and where you can watch animals in extraordinary amounts.
You can stay in the camps Namutoni, Halali, or Okaukuejo. In all three there is a puddle of observation in which, in the evening, you can admire elephants and rhinos that drink not far from your camera.
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Remember to book in advance, otherwise you will not find the place and you will be forced to fold on the lodge outside the park, more uncomfortable (although luxury) and less economic.
The roads inside the park are feasible even without off-road, and there is an obligation to travel at speeds limited to the continued presence of animals.
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