When it was proclaimed in 1907, Etosha National Park was the largest game reserve in the world. Unfortunately, in the 1960's,  largely for political reasons,  it was reduced by nearly three quarters of its size. It now covers some 22,000 sq km, still making it one of the largest game reserves in Africa. 

Key highlights are...

• At 22,270 sq km one of the great game reserves of the world
• Central icon is the huge salt pan.
• Life and death tableaus around the waterholes
• Fantastic photo opportunities
• Black Rhino

The Etosha landscape ranges from saltpans, to open plains, to dense bush. Game viewing and bird watching is superb.

Many believe that the Etosha Pan itself, which is an enormous salt pan of some 5,000 sq km, was in fact a prehistoric lake fed by a giant river which eventually dried up when its course changed. For most of the year it is a shimmering mirage-like vista. However when it rains the pan fills with water resulting in unbelievable bird watching. The birds of prey are plentiful with excellent sightings.

The Park is a photographers dream, with most of the action taking place around the waterholes. There are plenty of elephants, lions, jackals and black rhino, to mention but a few. 

If you visit Namibia, do not miss Etosha!