| Etosha
National Park
Established in 1907, this is one of the major
sanctuaries for wildlife in Africa. The heart of the park is the
Etosha Pan an extensive, flat depression of about 5 000 sq km.
This great, white expanse
is a place of shimmering mirages and migrating herds. This national
treasure has been excellently managed and preserved making it
one of the greatest
and most important game parks on the sub-continent.
There are 144 mammal species in the park, which covers an area of
22 270 sq km including elephant, giraffe, blue wildebeest and black rhino.
Predator sightings are plentiful with lion, cheetah and leopard stealing
the show. Antelope range from the majestic eland to the shy little Damara
dik-dik. 340 species of birds have been recorded, including Namibia's national
bird, the vividly coloured crimson-breasted shrike.
The Hoba Meteorite
The Hoba meteorite, which was discovered in the 1920’s,
can be viewed in the area. The largest known meteorite in the
world, it has an approximate mass of 54 000 kg and it is estimated
that it fell to earth some 80 000 years ago.
Caprivi
East Caprivi - bordered by the Kwando, Linyanti, Chobe and Zambesi
rivers - is a region of swamps and flood plains. There are several
safari lodges in the area and activities include fishing, hiking,
game-viewing safaris or a river trip in a traditional mokoro.
There are also game drives in the Mamili and Mudumu National Parks.
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