Tuesday, April 13, 2010

ETOSHA PAN - NAMIBIA

Hi to all my fellow travellers!  Today we visit the Etosha Pan's in Namibia.  Declared a National Park in 1907, covering 22 300km.  Over 100 mamal species, over 300 bird species, reptiles, amphibian and only ONE species of fish!

Etosha means "Great White Place" due to the large mineral pan.  When dry, it looks like a large salt pan.  Best times to visit is May - September, otherwise you'll melt from the heat.


Three campsites are available with restaurants, shops, fuel garage and minor repairs, swimming pool and various grades of accomodations.  A new camp, The Onkoshi opened in 2008.  Luxury accomodations available just outside the park where you can enjoy a guided tour in the Park. 

If you opt to stay in the Park itself, there are no guided tours.  All self-drive.  So please, don't get out of the car to admire the cute wildlife, unless you want your head taken off!

The main gate to the Park, is called Andersson Gate.  You can enjoy camping, day trips, fishing, fly-in safaris, hiking, horse riding and honeymoon safaris.

Contact +264 061 256580 (Windhoek) or visit http://www.nambian.org/

Chow,
Bobi

1 comment:

Ερμής said...

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Thank you my friend!! thank you so much. Your visit is too important for me!!!!
Thank you again my friends of this wonderfull continent!!!!