Etosha National Park, National park in Kunene Region, Namibia.
The park spans 22,270 square kilometers, with the Etosha salt pan covering 23 percent of its entire surface area.
German South West Africa Governor Friedrich von Lindequist established this wildlife sanctuary through Ordinance 88 in March 1907.
The name originates from the Oshindonga language, translating to Great White Place, first documented by Europeans Andersson and Galton in 1851.
Three main camps at Okaukuejo, Halali, and Namutoni provide accommodations ranging from camping sites to equipped chalets near floodlit waterholes.
The salt pan contains extremophile microorganisms that survive in hypersaline conditions and attracts numerous flamingos during summer rainfall.
Location: Omusati Region
Location: Oshana Region
Location: Oshikoto Region
Inception: March 22, 1907
Website: http://etoshanationalpark.org
GPS coordinates: -18.78528,16.26389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
Namibia offers travelers a diverse landscape of natural wonders and historical landmarks that span vast desert plains, dramatic canyons, and protected wildlife reserves. The country's attractions range from Etosha National Park, where large herds gather at waterholes across more than 8,500 square miles (22,000 square kilometers) of protected land, to the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei rising 1,000 feet (300 meters) above white salt pans. Fish River Canyon cuts 100 miles (160 kilometers) through the southern landscape, while along the Atlantic coast, the Skeleton Coast preserves the remains of ships lost in foggy waters and hosts thriving seal colonies. Rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, created by San peoples over 6,000 years ago, document ancient wildlife and spiritual practices through more than 2,500 carvings in red sandstone. The Namib Desert, one of Earth's oldest arid regions, supports specialized wildlife and plant species that have adapted to extreme conditions over millions of years. Conservation areas like Okonjima protect cheetahs and leopards through research and rehabilitation programs, while coastal wetlands at Pelican Point and Sandwich Harbour provide feeding grounds for flamingos, pelicans, and thousands of Cape fur seals. The collection also includes Kolmanskop, a German colonial diamond mining settlement from 1908 that now stands abandoned as sand dunes gradually reclaim its buildings. These destinations demonstrate how human history, geological forces, and resilient ecosystems have shaped this southwestern African nation into a compelling destination for nature and culture enthusiasts.
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