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Wildlife in Africa
The cautious Kudu antelope lives on the savannah, in bushlands and in woodlands in eastern Africa and in southern Africa.
There are two subspecies: Greater kudu and lesser kudu. The horns of the greater kudu are spectacular and both subsecies are great jumpers.
Found in: Uganda; Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Kafue np, Zambia; Angola; Etosha np, Namibia; Chobe np, Botswana; South Africa; Zimbabwe; Chad;
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Safari and wilderness areas in Namibia, south-west Africa |
Etosha National Park |
Originally, the largest wildlife reserve in Africa, covering about 80 000 sq. km back in 1907 when it included most of Kaokoland and the Etosha pan. Present day Etosha National Park is a wilderness of about a quarter that size and a popular safari destination.
Location: Northern Namibia, Size: 22 270 sq. km, Altitude: 1000 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
Etosha Gateway Lodge,
Etosha Safari Camp,
Halali Resort,
Khorab Safari Lodge,
Mokuti Lodge,
Mushara Lodge,
Namutoni Resort,
Naua Naua Game Lodge,
Okaukuejo Resort,
Villa Mushara
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Short history:
1907:Procalimed as game reserve no 2. appr. 80000 sq. km
1958:Game reserve no 2 changes name to Etosha game park.
1957:Etosha game park receives the status of a national park. Size is reduced to 55000 sq. km
1970:The size of Etosha is further reduced to 22270 sq. km
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Wildlife in Etosha
Some mammals: Lion, steenbok, hyaena, eland, roan antelope, elephant, rhinoceros, cheetah, leopard, african wild dog, kudu, red hartebeest,
Some birds: ostrich, flamingo (lesser & greater), secretarybird, bare-cheeked babbler, fawn-coloured Lark
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Outside the Etosha np
Etosha national park is situated in northern Namibia.
Looking to the south-west and upwards you will find the areas called Damaraland and Kaokoland, further west the Skeleton coast. In the south-east lies the Waterberg Plateau.
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Epacha Game Reserve |
Location: South of Etosha National park, Size: 270 sq. km, altitude: ?,
Safari lodges / wilderness camps: none found
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Fisher's Pan Private Game Reserve |
Location: East of the von Lindequist Gate, Etosha National Park, Size: 70 sq. km, Altitude: ?,
Safari lodges / wilderness camps:
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Etosha Aoba Lodge |
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Onguma Private Game Reserve |
Location: East of Etosha National Park, Size: 200 sq. km, Altitude: ?,
Safari lodges / wilderness camps:
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Onguma Game Ranch |
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Grootfontein |
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Courtyard Guest House |
Guest Farm Ghaub |
Guest Farm Rietfontein |
Kalkfontein Guest Farm |
Kamrav Guest House |
Lalapanzi Lodge |
Roy's Camp |
Zur Aloe Guest Farm |
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Otavi |
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Zum Potjie Restcamp We are the perfect halfway stop from windhoek on the way to Etoscha
national Park. A farm Atmosphere at reasonable prices. Homemade food and
POTJIE, is our speciality.
P. Adr.:Zum Potjie Restcamp, 202 Otavi, Namibia
Website:www.zumpotjie.com Email:zumpot@tsu.namib.com
Phone:++264 67 234300 Fax:++264 67 234300 or 221964
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Kupferberg Guest Farm |
Streben Gastefarm |
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Outjo |
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BUSCHFELD PARK Rest Camp Situated on C38, 2km from Outjo and 45 min drive from Okaukuejo, Etosha.
Campsites are grassed, with powerpoints etc. Lots of birdwatching,
walkingtrails, Swimmingpool and Restaurant, quiet athmoshere.
P. Adr.:BUSCHFELD PARK Rest Camp,P.O.Box 380, Outjo, Namibia 9000
Website:buschfeldpark.com Email:bfeld@mweb.com.na
Phone:++264(0)67-313665 Fax:++264(0)67-313665
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Namatubis Guest Farm is conveniently situated between Outjo and the
southern Andersson Gate to the Etosha National Park, and is an ideal
stopover for travellers en route to and from the Park. With its beautiful
lush gardens, colourful bougainvillea and sparkling swimming pool; Namatubis
is a tranquil oasis in the arid bushveld.
P. Adr.:Namatubis Guest Farm, p.box 21783, Windhoek, Namibia
Website:www.natron.net/tour/namatubiEmail:logufa@mweb.com.na
Phone:++ 264 61 226979 Fax:++ 264 61 226999
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Bergplaas Safari Lodge |
Camp Setenghi |
Hotel Onduri |
Okonguarri Wilderness |
Ombinda Country Lodge |
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Owamboland |
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Cresta Lodge |
Limbandungila Lodge |
Ongozi Guest Lodge |
Oshakati Country Lodge |
Oshandira Lodge |
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