NAMIBIA
 The
Etosha National Park, situated on the northern
tip of Namibia, 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
of shimmering mirages has been excellently managed
and thus preserved making it one of the greatest
and most important game parks on the sub-continent.
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ETOSHA
Animals in the area include elephant, giraffe,
blue wildebeest and black rhino. Among the predators
are lion, cheetah, leopard and several species
of wild cat. Hyena and jackal are the scavengers.
There are various species of antelope ranging
from the majestic eland to the shy little Damara
dik-dik. Birdlife is prolific and some 340 species
have been identified, including Namibia's national
bird, the vividly coloured crimson-breasted shrike.
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This
area is well suited to small and medium sized groups.
Using a combination of lodges it is possible to
increase the bed capacity and group meals and activities
can take place altogether. However, given the uniqueness
of the area, guests get the most out of the area
by not being ‘massed’ with loads of
vehicles and people. The remoteness of the camps
offers guests a true opportunity to unwind and escape
from the daily grind. 
