Etosha

Let's all go to Etosha National Park
 
Travelling through Namibia can be a fantastic experience and a visit to the Etosha National park will certainly allow you to see why! It is a massive area of the country, taking up 20,000 sq km and is filled to the brink with amazing animals, birds, reptiles and insects.

The park itself was discovered way back in the 1850s by European explorers Francis Galton and John Andersson but it didn't become a hub for tourists until the 20th century. Here, several prominent figures declared the area a reserve due to the lack of animal numbers previously seen in the area and this allowed the land area to change several times over the years until its current borders were confirmed in the 1970s.

The eastern part of the park is open strictly to the general public while the other part of the park on the western side is reserved for tour operators. If you get the chance to go on one of these tours then it is highly recommended, as you will find all manners of extra animals and experiences for you to love and enjoy.

There are numerous information centres spread throughout the park, as well as many different camp sites for tourists. When you arrive at the park it is a requirement that you check in at the visitor's centre and obtain a permit for a small fee. You then need to present this permit at your camp site, where you will pay for any accommodation balance that you may owe. All stays at camp sites are required to be paid at travel agencies or at a place in Windhoek.

It's always a good idea to book well in advance of your stay to avoid disappointment, especially as the park is extremely popular during African school holidays. Certain time periods will restrict you to a certain amount night in the park in these time periods. Give it a go and find out for yourself why the Etosha National Park is such a stunning place to visit and stay!