Natural Wonders of Etosha National Park

Etosha is Namibia’s most celebrated centre for game viewing, and rightly so. Namibia safaris are frequently focused on the desert, location or individual adapted desert species, and then comes Etosha; a serious wildlife haven, abundant with variety and life.

This National Park protects such prolific herds and predators as to rival any other in Africa, and during the dry season animal congregations around accessible waterholes make for exciting, diverse and easy safari action.

Etosha Wildlife

Safaris here throughout the year enjoy frequent sightings of elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, springbok, oryx, kudu and the tiny damara dik-dik.

Etosha Birdlife

Prolific and exciting birdlife make Etosha superb for twitchers and will possibly convert those who did not realise they were, with ostrich and raptors in abundance. Local specials include the Short-toed Rockthrush, Haulaub’s Francolin, Rockrunner, Ruppells Parrot, White-tailed Shrike and Chestnut Weaver.

The Pros and Cons of Etosha National Park

There is no doubt that wildlife viewing around the waterholes of Etosha during the dry season compare favourably with the best of any other African country; in a single sighting you may see a dozen or more species sharing and sometimes fighting over the precious water. But be aware that the joy of Etosha is not a secret, and most of the time your safari experience will be include an abundance of other vehicles. We recommend small, intimate lodges that enjoy privileged waterhole vantages, but sharing your safari experience is a likelihood here.