Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is one of Southern Africa's finest and most important Game Reserves. It was declared a National Park in 1907 and covers an area of 22,270 square km. The Park is home to 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. Meaning "Great White Place", Etosha is dominated by a massive mineral pan. The pan is now a large dusty depression of salt and dusty clay which fills only if the rains are heavy and, even then, only holds water for a short time.

This temporary water in the Etosha Pan attracts thousands of wading birds including impressive flocks of flamingos. The game viewing in Etosha National Park is excellent, the best time being from May to September - the cooler months in Namibia. Visitors to Etosha Game Reserve can expect to see many buck species, elephant, giraffe, rhino and lion. More fortunate visitors will also see leopard and cheetah.