Etosha National Park in Namibia

King Nehale Gate is located at the following geo coordinates: -18.50085, 16.74411
King Nehale Gate is located at the following geo coordinates: -18.50085, 16.74411.
The road advertisement board at King Nehale Gate reads: “A friendly welcome to Etosha National Park”
The road advertisement board at King Nehale Gate reads: “A friendly welcome to Etosha National Park”.
The gemsbok “Oryx gazella” is a large antelope in the Oryx genus
The gemsbok “Oryx gazella” is a large antelope in the Oryx genus.
The gemsbok “Oryx gazella” is a large antelope of arid regions of southern Africa
The gemsbok “Oryx gazella” is a large antelope of arid regions of southern Africa.
Two giraffes
Two giraffes.
Two giraffes are grazing in the bush
Two giraffes are grazing in the bush.
A bull greater kudu is seen through a bush
A bull greater kudu is seen through a bush.
A giraffe's vertebra is a toy for a hyena
A giraffe's vertebra is a toy for a hyena.
A hyena tries to gnaw a giraffe's vertebra
A hyena tries to gnaw a giraffe's vertebra.
A spotted hyena with a giraffe's vertebra
A spotted hyena with a giraffe's vertebra.
A spotted hyena is fascinated with her new “toy”
A spotted hyena is fascinated with her new “toy”.
A spotted hyena with a scratched nose
A spotted hyena with a scratched nose.
A spotted hyena has a lovely muzzle
A spotted hyena has a lovely muzzle.
The spotted hyena “Crocuta crocuta” is native to Sub-Saharan Africa
The spotted hyena “Crocuta crocuta” is native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
We met a cackle of spotted hyenas at the following geo coordinates: -18.743345, 16.904570
We met a cackle of spotted hyenas at the following geo coordinates: -18.743345, 16.904570.
We met a cackle of spotted hyenas between King Nehale Gate and Namutoni Restcamp
We met a cackle of spotted hyenas between King Nehale Gate and Namutoni Restcamp.
A cackle of spotted hyenas are eating a giraffe
A cackle of spotted hyenas are eating a giraffe.
A giraffe is a breakfast for the spotted hyenas
A giraffe is a breakfast for the spotted hyenas.
Here is only the skin which left after a giraffe was eaten by the spotted hyenas
Here is only the skin which left after a giraffe was eaten by the spotted hyenas.
A spotted hyena is tenderly looking at me
A spotted hyena is tenderly looking at me.
A spotted hyena
A spotted hyena.
A spotted hyena is lying on the ground
A spotted hyena is lying on the ground.
The spotted hyena is a highly successful animal, being the most common large carnivore in Africa
The spotted hyena is a highly successful animal, being the most common large carnivore in Africa.
The head of the spotted hyena is wide and flat with a blunt muzzle and broad rhinarium
The head of the spotted hyena is wide and flat with a blunt muzzle and broad rhinarium.
A Burchell's zebra
A Burchell's zebra.
A Burchell's zebra is kicking with both hind legs
A Burchell's zebra is kicking with both hind legs.
A herd of Burchell's zebras is grazing
A herd of Burchell's zebras is grazing.
A Burchell's zebra is grazing
A Burchell's zebra is grazing.
Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell
Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell.
Burchell's zebra is the only subspecies of zebra which may be legally farmed for human consumption
Burchell's zebra is the only subspecies of zebra which may be legally farmed for human consumption.
A herd of Burchell's zebras
A herd of Burchell's zebras.
We met this herd of Burchell's zebras at the following geo coordinates: -18.812296, 16.937448
We met this herd of Burchell's zebras at the following geo coordinates: -18.812296, 16.937448.
Namutoni restcamp
Namutoni restcamp.
There is the gas station at Namutoni restcamp
There is the gas station at Namutoni restcamp.
Game Drive Bookings and Tickets are available at the reception in Namutoni restcamp
Game Drive Bookings and Tickets are available at the reception in Namutoni restcamp.
Two Burchell's zebras
Two Burchell's zebras.
A blue wildebeest
A blue wildebeest.
The blue wildebeest “Connochaetes taurinus” is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest
The blue wildebeest “Connochaetes taurinus” is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest.
Distribution of the blue wildebeest is concentrated to the north-eastern regions of South Africa
Distribution of the blue wildebeest is concentrated to the north-eastern regions of South Africa.
Population numbers of the blue wildebeest are drastically reduced due to fencing, which restricts traditional and instinctive migration
Population numbers of the blue wildebeest are drastically reduced due to fencing, which restricts traditional and instinctive migration.
The blue wildebeest is a herbivore, feeding primarily on the short grasses
The blue wildebeest is a herbivore, feeding primarily on the short grasses.
A South African ostrich male is wandering with chicks
A South African ostrich male is wandering with chicks.
The chicks of a South African ostrich are fawn in colour, with dark brown spots
The chicks of a South African ostrich are fawn in colour, with dark brown spots.
A South African ostrich male is proudly walking with chicks
A South African ostrich male is proudly walking with chicks.
Only 15% of the surviving South African ostrich chicks reach 1 year of age
Only 15% of the surviving South African ostrich chicks reach 1 year of age.
The ostrich or common ostrich “Struthio camelus” is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa
The ostrich or common ostrich “Struthio camelus” is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa.
The common ostrich is farmed around the world, particularly for its decorative feathers
The common ostrich is farmed around the world, particularly for its decorative feathers.
The common ostrich lives in nomadic groups of 5 to 50 birds
The common ostrich lives in nomadic groups of 5 to 50 birds.
The ostrich's skin is used for leather products
The ostrich's skin is used for leather products.
The ostrich's meat is marketed commercially
The ostrich's meat is marketed commercially.
A kori bustard is drinking water from Chudop Waterhole
A kori bustard is drinking water from Chudop Waterhole.
Helmeted guineafowls are at Chudop Waterhole
Helmeted guineafowls are at Chudop Waterhole.
A kori bustard is at Chudop Waterhole
A kori bustard is at Chudop Waterhole.
A kori bustard walks amidst Burchell's zebras at Chudop Waterhole
A kori bustard walks amidst Burchell's zebras at Chudop Waterhole.
A kori bustard and Burchell's zebras are at Chudop Waterhole
A kori bustard and Burchell's zebras are at Chudop Waterhole.
Burchell's zebras are at Chudop Waterhole
Burchell's zebras are at Chudop Waterhole.
Chudop Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -18.858283, 16.924913
Chudop Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -18.858283, 16.924913.
Burchell's zebras are drinking water from Chudop Waterhole
Burchell's zebras are drinking water from Chudop Waterhole.
A kori bustard
A kori bustard.
The springbok is a medium-sized antelope found mainly in southern and southwestern Africa
The springbok is a medium-sized antelope found mainly in southern and southwestern Africa.
A springbok with a broken horn
A springbok with a broken horn.
These juvenile male and female greater kudus were seen between Chudop Waterhole and Kalkheuwel Waterhole
These juvenile male and female greater kudus were seen between Chudop Waterhole and Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
The greater kudu “Tragelaphus strepsiceros” is a woodland antelope found throughout eastern and southern Africa
The greater kudu “Tragelaphus strepsiceros” is a woodland antelope found throughout eastern and southern Africa.
A Burchell's zebra is grazing somewhere between Chudop Waterhole and Kalkheuwel Waterhole
A Burchell's zebra is grazing somewhere between Chudop Waterhole and Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
A Burchell's zebra and blue wildebeests are grazing somewhere between Chudop Waterhole and Kalkheuwel Waterhole
A Burchell's zebra and blue wildebeests are grazing somewhere between Chudop Waterhole and Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
A kori bustard is a ground-dwelling bird
A kori bustard is a ground-dwelling bird.
Two kori bustards
Two kori bustards.
Two female kori bustards
Two female kori bustards.
The kori bustard is found throughout southern Africa, except in densely wooded areas
The kori bustard is found throughout southern Africa, except in densely wooded areas.
A southern white-crowned shrike “Eurocephalus anguitimens”
A southern white-crowned shrike “Eurocephalus anguitimens”.
An African elephant
An African elephant.
An African elephant walks in the forest
An African elephant walks in the forest.
An African elephant of white color has a big penis
An African elephant of white color has a big penis.
An African elephant of white color has a big red penis
An African elephant of white color has a big red penis.
An African elephant of white color has the second “trunk”
An African elephant of white color has the second “trunk”.
A small African elephant has a small penis
A small African elephant has a small penis.
A female African elephant
A female African elephant.
African elephants are walking to Kalkheuwel Waterhole
African elephants are walking to Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Three African elephants are walking to Kalkheuwel Waterhole
Three African elephants are walking to Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Three African elephants
Three African elephants.
A female African elephant with two calves are passing by the white male African elephant with big penis
A female African elephant with two calves are passing by the white male African elephant with big penis.
Mature African elephants and juvenile greater kudus
Mature African elephants and juvenile greater kudus.
African elephants
African elephants.
African elephant societies are arranged around family units
African elephant societies are arranged around family units.
African elephants form deep family bonds and live in tight matriarchal family groups of related females called a herd
African elephants form deep family bonds and live in tight matriarchal family groups of related females called a herd.
African elephants are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
African elephants are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Kalkheuwel Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -18.896495, 16.826670
Kalkheuwel Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -18.896495, 16.826670.
The herd of African elephants is led by the oldest and often largest female in the herd, called a matriarch
The herd of African elephants is led by the oldest and often largest female in the herd, called a matriarch.
The herd of African elephants consists of 8-100 individuals depending on terrain and family size
The herd of African elephants consists of 8-100 individuals depending on terrain and family size.
Elephants are extremely intelligent animals and have memories that span many years
Elephants are extremely intelligent animals and have memories that span many years.
A white African elephant
A white African elephant.
A female African elephant with her calf has arrived to Kalkheuwel Waterhole
A female African elephant with her calf has arrived to Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
A female African elephant with her calf are drinking from Kalkheuwel Waterhole
A female African elephant with her calf are drinking from Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
African elephants can display signs of grief, joy, anger and play
African elephants can display signs of grief, joy, anger and play.
At the turn of the 20th century, there were a few million African elephants and about 100.000 Asian elephants
At the turn of the 20th century, there were a few million African elephants and about 100.000 Asian elephants.
Today, there are an estimated 450.000-700.000 African elephants and between 35.000-40.000 wild Asian elephants
Today, there are an estimated 450.000-700.000 African elephants and between 35.000-40.000 wild Asian elephants.
Recent discoveries have shown that elephants can communicate over long distances by producing a sub-sonic rumble
Recent discoveries have shown that elephants can communicate over long distances by producing a sub-sonic rumble.
Calves of the African elephant weigh between 200-250 lbs at birth
Calves of the African elephant weigh between 200-250 lbs at birth.
This is a tiny calf of the African elephant
This is a tiny calf of the African elephant.
At birth, a calf's trunk has no muscle tone, therefore it will suckle through its mouth
At birth, a calf's trunk has no muscle tone, therefore it will suckle through its mouth.
It takes several months for an elephant calf to gain full control of its trunk
It takes several months for an elephant calf to gain full control of its trunk.
Habitat loss is one of the key threats facing elephants
Habitat loss is one of the key threats facing elephants.
Many climate change projections indicate that key portions of elephant's habitat will become significantly hotter and drier
Many climate change projections indicate that key portions of elephant's habitat will become significantly hotter and drier.
Increasing conflict with human populations taking over more and more elephant habitat is placing the elephant's future at risk
Increasing conflict with human populations taking over more and more elephant habitat is placing the elephant's future at risk.
Elephants are known to eat crops like banana and sugarcane which are grown by farmers
Elephants are known to eat crops like banana and sugarcane which are grown by farmers.
Adult elephants eat 300-400 lbs of food per day
Adult elephants eat 300-400 lbs of food per day.
Kalkheuwel Waterhole
Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
A tiny calf is wandering between the legs of African elephants at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
A tiny calf is wandering between the legs of African elephants at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
This tiny elephant's calf was seen during a safari at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
This tiny elephant's calf was seen during a safari at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
A tiny elephant calf gets stuck in the mud at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
A tiny elephant calf gets stuck in the mud at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
African elephants are drinking water at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
African elephants are drinking water at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Elephants are drinking water at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
Elephants are drinking water at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Once common throughout Africa and Asia, elephant numbers were severely depleted during the 20th century, largely due to the massive ivory trade
Once common throughout Africa and Asia, elephant numbers were severely depleted during the 20th century, largely due to the massive ivory trade.
The largest land mammal on earth, the African elephant weighs up to eight tons
The largest land mammal on earth, the African elephant weighs up to eight tons.
The elephant is distinguished by its massive body, large ears and a long trunk
The elephant is distinguished by its massive body, large ears and a long trunk.
Elephants are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
Elephants are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Elephants and impalas are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
Elephants and impalas are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Impalas are on the background of African elephants at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
Impalas are on the background of African elephants at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Elephants and impalas
Elephants and impalas.
All African elephants, including females, have tusks
All African elephants, including females, have tusks.
A single calf is born to a female once every 4-5 years
A single calf is born to a female once every 4-5 years.
Impalas are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
Impalas are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
Female and male impalas are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
Female and male impalas are at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
The impala is known for two characteristic leaps that constitute an anti-predator strategy
The impala is known for two characteristic leaps that constitute an anti-predator strategy.
An impala ram is at Kalkheuwel Waterhole
An impala ram is at Kalkheuwel Waterhole.
African elephants has a gestation period of 22 months - the longest of any mammal
African elephants has a gestation period of 22 months - the longest of any mammal.
The impala is active mainly during the day, though activity tends to cease during the hot midday hours
The impala is active mainly during the day, though activity tends to cease during the hot midday hours.
The calves of the African elephant stay with their mothers for years and are also cared for by other females in the group
The calves of the African elephant stay with their mothers for years and are also cared for by other females in the group.
Elephants are grayish to brown in colour, and their body hair is sparse and coarse
Elephants are grayish to brown in colour, and their body hair is sparse and coarse.
The trunk, or proboscis, of the elephant is one of the most versatile organs to have evolved among mammals
The trunk, or proboscis, of the elephant is one of the most versatile organs to have evolved among mammals.
Anatomically, the trunk of an elephant is a combination of the upper lip and nose, the nostrils are located at the tip
Anatomically, the trunk of an elephant is a combination of the upper lip and nose, the nostrils are located at the tip.
The trunk of an elephant is large and powerful, weighing about 130 kg (290 pounds) in an adult male
The trunk of an elephant is large and powerful, weighing about 130 kg (290 pounds) in an adult male.
Springboks
Springboks.
This is the head of a springbok
This is the head of a springbok.
The springbok “Antidorcas marsupialis” is a graceful, strikingly marked antelope of the gazelle tribe
The springbok “Antidorcas marsupialis” is a graceful, strikingly marked antelope of the gazelle tribe.
The springbok is native to the open, treeless plains of southern Africa
The springbok is native to the open, treeless plains of southern Africa.
The springbok once roamed in enormous herds but is now much reduced in numbers
The springbok once roamed in enormous herds but is now much reduced in numbers.
The springbok is the symbol and nickname of the national rugby team of South Africa
The springbok is the symbol and nickname of the national rugby team of South Africa.
Springboks have been clocked at 88 km (55 miles) per hour
Springboks have been clocked at 88 km (55 miles) per hour.
Springboks can be outrun by cheetahs over a short distance and by wild dogs over a long distance
Springboks can be outrun by cheetahs over a short distance and by wild dogs over a long distance.
Impalas
Impalas.
The impala “Aepyceros melampus” is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa
The impala “Aepyceros melampus” is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa.
The impala is a swift-running antelope, the most abundant ruminant in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa
The impala is a swift-running antelope, the most abundant ruminant in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa.
The impala is often seen in large breeding herds closely shepherded by a territorial male
The impala is often seen in large breeding herds closely shepherded by a territorial male.
The impala can be described as perfection in an antelope, it is both beautiful and athletic - a world-class high jumper
The impala can be described as perfection in an antelope, it is both beautiful and athletic - a world-class high jumper.
A giraffe
A giraffe.
The giraffe is a genus of African even-toed ungulate mammals, the tallest living terrestrial animals and the largest ruminants
The giraffe is a genus of African even-toed ungulate mammals, the tallest living terrestrial animals and the largest ruminants.
The secretarybird “Sagittarius serpentarius” is a very large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey
The secretarybird “Sagittarius serpentarius” is a very large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey.
A secretarybird
A secretarybird.
A springbok
A springbok.
The springbok is a slender antelope with long legs and neck
The springbok is a slender antelope with long legs and neck.
Native to southwest Africa, where it is the most abundant plains antelope, the springbok was once a dominant migrating species
Native to southwest Africa, where it is the most abundant plains antelope, the springbok was once a dominant migrating species.
The springbok grazes during the rainy season and browses on foliage and citron melons during the dry season
The springbok grazes during the rainy season and browses on foliage and citron melons during the dry season.
An ostrich
An ostrich.
A female ostrich
A female ostrich.
The ostrich “Struthio camelus” is a large flightless bird found only in open country in Africa
The ostrich “Struthio camelus” is a large flightless bird found only in open country in Africa.
The gate protects a rest area from wild animals
The gate protects a rest area from wild animals.
A rest area is equipped with restrooms
A rest area is equipped with restrooms.
A rest area is equipped with restrooms and waste containers
A rest area is equipped with restrooms and waste containers.
The giraffe's distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs
The giraffe's distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs.
The giraffe's distinguishing characteristics are its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns
The giraffe's distinguishing characteristics are its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns.
Giraffes are common throughout the park as they are hardy animals and not dependent on a regular water supply
Giraffes are common throughout the park as they are hardy animals and not dependent on a regular water supply.
Giraffes are even spotted in areas where the vegetation seems too low for them to browse, such as the short grass plains
Giraffes are even spotted in areas where the vegetation seems too low for them to browse, such as the short grass plains.
It is sometimes thought that the browsing of giraffes is damaging to the acacia trees, but they also help with pollination of these trees
It is sometimes thought that the browsing of giraffes is damaging to the acacia trees, but they also help with pollination of these trees.
A giraffe is eating tiny leaves of acacia
A giraffe is eating tiny leaves of acacia.
Giraffes are the tallest of all land animals
Giraffes are the tallest of all land animals.
Zebras are closely related to domestic horses
Zebras are closely related to domestic horses.
Zebras typically stand about 120-140 cm (47-55 inches) at the shoulder
Zebras typically stand about 120-140 cm (47-55 inches) at the shoulder.
The Burchell's zebra is the closest relative to the extinct Quagga which roamed the southern plains of South Africa until the 19th century
The Burchell's zebra is the closest relative to the extinct Quagga which roamed the southern plains of South Africa until the 19th century.
The southern Burchell's zebra has a distinctive shadow brown stripe in the white stripe
The southern Burchell's zebra has a distinctive shadow brown stripe in the white stripe.
A male Burchell's zebra with the penis
A male Burchell's zebra with the penis.
A male Burchell's zebra with the penis erect and aroused
A male Burchell's zebra with the penis erect and aroused.
A penis of Burchell's zebra
A penis of Burchell's zebra.
A penis of Burchell's zebra is black
A penis of Burchell's zebra is black.
A Burchell's zebra with the black penis
A Burchell's zebra with the black penis.
Each individual Burchell's zebra has unique markings which act in similar fashion as fingerprints in humans
Each individual Burchell's zebra has unique markings which act in similar fashion as fingerprints in humans.
Active mainly at dawn and dusk, springbok form harems (mixed-sex herds)
Active mainly at dawn and dusk, springbok form harems (mixed-sex herds).
A herd of springboks
A herd of springboks.
A herd of springboks walks through a high grass
A herd of springboks walks through a high grass.
The head of a giraffe
The head of a giraffe.
Giraffes usually inhabit savannahs and woodlands
Giraffes usually inhabit savannahs and woodlands.
Giraffes may be preyed on by lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and African wild dogs
Giraffes may be preyed on by lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and African wild dogs.
There are an estimated 90000 individuals of Giraffa in the wild, with 1144 currently in captivity
There are an estimated 90000 individuals of Giraffa in the wild, with 1144 currently in captivity.
Ossicones of a giraffe
Ossicones of a giraffe.
Ossicones are horn-like protuberances on the heads of giraffes
Ossicones are horn-like protuberances on the heads of giraffes.
Close-up photo of a lovely giraffe's muzzle
Close-up photo of a lovely giraffe's muzzle.
A funny giraffe's muzzle
A funny giraffe's muzzle.
Giraffes inhabit arid and dry land
Giraffes inhabit arid and dry land.
The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world, attaining a height of 5.5 m
The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world, attaining a height of 5.5 m.
Giraffes can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over longer distances
Giraffes can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over longer distances.
Both male and female giraffes have two distinct, hair-covered horns called ossicones
Both male and female giraffes have two distinct, hair-covered horns called ossicones.
Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up, they even sleep and give birth standing up
Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up, they even sleep and give birth standing up.
Giraffe's spots are much like human fingerprints, there are no two giraffes which have exactly the same pattern
Giraffe's spots are much like human fingerprints, there are no two giraffes which have exactly the same pattern.
Giraffes only need to drink once every few days
Giraffes only need to drink once every few days.
This is a tail of a giraffe
This is a tail of a giraffe.
This is a belly of a giraffe
This is a belly of a giraffe.
Giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period
Giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period.
The hind legs of a giraffe are full of scratches
The hind legs of a giraffe are full of scratches.
Giraffes can bellow, snort, hiss and make flute-like sounds
Giraffes can bellow, snort, hiss and make flute-like sounds.
Giraffes seek out areas enriched with acacia plants
Giraffes seek out areas enriched with acacia plants.
The Egyptian goose “Alopochen aegyptiaca” is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family Anatidae
The Egyptian goose “Alopochen aegyptiaca” is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family Anatidae.
The Egyptian goose is native to Africa south of the Sahara and the Nile Valley
The Egyptian goose is native to Africa south of the Sahara and the Nile Valley.
This is the reception of Halali Campground
This is the reception of Halali Campground.
Emergency Assembly Point at Halali Campground
Emergency Assembly Point at Halali Campground.
Parking lot at Halali Campground
Parking lot at Halali Campground.
The gates of Halali Campground as seen from inside
The gates of Halali Campground as seen from inside.
Pointers at Halali Campground show directions to the Moringa restaurant, the reception and the swimming pool
Pointers at Halali Campground show directions to the Moringa restaurant, the reception and the swimming pool.
A series of safari vehicles are parked at Halali Campground
A series of safari vehicles are parked at Halali Campground.
A safari vehicle “NWR” is parked at the parking lot of Halali Campground
A safari vehicle “NWR” is parked at the parking lot of Halali Campground.
Information Centre at Halali Campground
Information Centre at Halali Campground.
Halali Campground is located at the following geo coordinates: -19.036303, 16.470045
Halali Campground is located at the following geo coordinates: -19.036303, 16.470045.
We visited Halali Campground on 23rd of October 2017
We visited Halali Campground on 23rd of October 2017.
The impala is one of the many species of antelope that is found inhabiting the African wilderness
The impala is one of the many species of antelope that is found inhabiting the African wilderness.
In the case of danger impala will bark out an alarm that puts the entire herd to flight
In the case of danger impala will bark out an alarm that puts the entire herd to flight.
Impalas are fleet runners who are able to leap distances of up to 33 feet
Impalas are fleet runners who are able to leap distances of up to 33 feet.
The male impala are well-known for their curved horns that are able to reach lengths of around 90 cm
The male impala are well-known for their curved horns that are able to reach lengths of around 90 cm.
A female steenbok
A female steenbok.
The steenbok “Raphicerus campestris” is a common small antelope of southern and eastern Africa
The steenbok “Raphicerus campestris” is a common small antelope of southern and eastern Africa.
Rams and ewes of the steenbok defend and share a territory
Rams and ewes of the steenbok defend and share a territory.
The head of a female steenbok
The head of a female steenbok.
Only male steenboks have horns
Only male steenboks have horns.
Steenboks are found in the semi-desert, open woodlands and thickets of eastern and southern Africa
Steenboks are found in the semi-desert, open woodlands and thickets of eastern and southern Africa.
Steenboks mark their territory with dung and they chase away any other steenboks that enter it
Steenboks mark their territory with dung and they chase away any other steenboks that enter it.
A running impala will simply jump over anything in its path
A running impala will simply jump over anything in its path.
This road leads to the Etosha Pan Lookout
This road leads to the Etosha Pan Lookout.
Etosha Pan as seen from the Etosha Pan Lookout
Etosha Pan as seen from the Etosha Pan Lookout.
Etosha Pan during drought
Etosha Pan during drought.
A Waterhole
A Waterhole.
A blacksmith lapwing
A blacksmith lapwing.
The blue wildebeest “Connochaetes taurinus”
The blue wildebeest “Connochaetes taurinus”.
The blue wildebeest is a member of the antelope family
The blue wildebeest is a member of the antelope family.
It appears that the Blue wildebeest was created from the spare parts of different animals
It appears that the Blue wildebeest was created from the spare parts of different animals.
Blue wildebeests can reach 8 feet in length, stand 4.5 feet tall at the shoulders and weigh up to 600 pounds
Blue wildebeests can reach 8 feet in length, stand 4.5 feet tall at the shoulders and weigh up to 600 pounds.
The Blue wildebeest is one of the most unique species of antelope
The Blue wildebeest is one of the most unique species of antelope.
The Blue wildebeest is very agile and can attain a running speed of almost 80 km/h (50 mph)
The Blue wildebeest is very agile and can attain a running speed of almost 80 km/h (50 mph).
The Blue wildebeest has the forequarters of the ox, the hindquarters of an antelope and the tail of a horse
The Blue wildebeest has the forequarters of the ox, the hindquarters of an antelope and the tail of a horse.
Red hartebeest
Red hartebeest.
The red hartebeest “Alcelaphus buselaphus caama or A. caama” is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Bovidae found in Southern Africa
The red hartebeest “Alcelaphus buselaphus caama or A. caama” is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Bovidae found in Southern Africa.
More than 130.000 individuals of the red hartebeest live in the wild
More than 130.000 individuals of the red hartebeest live in the wild.
The red hartebeest is closely related to the tsessebe and the topi
The red hartebeest is closely related to the tsessebe and the topi.
Red hartebeests have an excellent sense of hearing and smell, although their sense of sight is poor
Red hartebeests have an excellent sense of hearing and smell, although their sense of sight is poor.
Red hartebeests are grass feeders
Red hartebeests are grass feeders.
The few carnivores preying on hartebeests in southern Africa include lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs
The few carnivores preying on hartebeests in southern Africa include lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs.
The red hartebeest is primarily found in southwestern Africa
The red hartebeest is primarily found in southwestern Africa.
Defender is specially crafted to handle all-terrain and conditions for a safer driving adventure
Defender is specially crafted to handle all-terrain and conditions for a safer driving adventure.
The Land Rover Defender is a British four-wheel drive off-road vehicle
The Land Rover Defender is a British four-wheel drive off-road vehicle.
Etosha Pan
Etosha Pan.
This is a forest at the shoreline of Etosha Pan
This is a forest at the shoreline of Etosha Pan.
The Toyota Hilux 4x4 near the shoreline of Etosha Pan
The Toyota Hilux 4x4 near the shoreline of Etosha Pan.
A rest area is at the shoreline of Etosha Pan
A rest area is at the shoreline of Etosha Pan.
An ostrich is on the surface of Etosha Pan
An ostrich is on the surface of Etosha Pan.
An oryx
An oryx.
Burchell's zebras are grazing near Etosha Pan
Burchell's zebras are grazing near Etosha Pan.
Burchell's zebras
Burchell's zebras.
The striking black and white colours of the coat of Burchell's zebras are breathtaking
The striking black and white colours of the coat of Burchell's zebras are breathtaking.
A muzzle of Burchell's zebra
A muzzle of Burchell's zebra.
How tall is a giraffe?
How tall is a giraffe?
What color is a giraffe's tongue?
What color is a giraffe's tongue?
A rhino
A rhino.
A rhinoceros
A rhinoceros.
Rhinoceroses are characterized by the possession of one or two horns on the upper surface of the snout
Rhinoceroses are characterized by the possession of one or two horns on the upper surface of the snout.
The horns of Rhinoceroses are not true horns but are composed of keratin, a fibrous protein found in hair
The horns of Rhinoceroses are not true horns but are composed of keratin, a fibrous protein found in hair.
Rhinos may look like prehistoric creatures, and they do date back millions of years to the Miocene era, but they are also mammals like us
Rhinos may look like prehistoric creatures, and they do date back millions of years to the Miocene era, but they are also mammals like us.
There are two species of African rhinos, the white rhino and black rhino, and each is distinct in its own way
There are two species of African rhinos, the white rhino and black rhino, and each is distinct in its own way.
Rhinos have become victims of organized crime
Rhinos have become victims of organized crime.
In the wild, the adult black or white rhino has no predators except for humans
In the wild, the adult black or white rhino has no predators except for humans.
Rhinos are hunted and killed for their horns
Rhinos are hunted and killed for their horns.
The major demand for rhino horn is in Asia, where it is used in ornamental carvings and traditional medicine
The major demand for rhino horn is in Asia, where it is used in ornamental carvings and traditional medicine.
Rhino horn is touted as a cure for hangovers, cancer, and impotence
Rhino horn is touted as a cure for hangovers, cancer, and impotence.
Rhino horns are actually made of keratin - the same material that makes up our hair and nails
Rhino horns are actually made of keratin - the same material that makes up our hair and nails.
Truly, rhino horn is as effective at curing cancer as chewing on your fingernails
Truly, rhino horn is as effective at curing cancer as chewing on your fingernails.
Habitat loss is a major threat to rhinos
Habitat loss is a major threat to rhinos.
As human populations rise and cities grow, logging, agriculture, roads, and settlements destroy rhino habitats
As human populations rise and cities grow, logging, agriculture, roads, and settlements destroy rhino habitats.
Giraffes prefer woodlands areas in their natural habitat
Giraffes prefer woodlands areas in their natural habitat.
Giraffes use grasslands only for traveling
Giraffes use grasslands only for traveling.
If fresh green food is available giraffes do not need water
If fresh green food is available giraffes do not need water.
A Greater kudu female
A Greater kudu female.
Three lions
Three lions.
A black-backed jackal
A black-backed jackal.
An awesome lonely tree
An awesome lonely tree.
Peregrine falcon
Peregrine falcon.
The peregrine falcon “Falco peregrinus”
The peregrine falcon “Falco peregrinus”.
The peregrine falcon lives mostly along mountain ranges, river valleys, coastlines, and increasingly in cities
The peregrine falcon lives mostly along mountain ranges, river valleys, coastlines, and increasingly in cities.
Giraffes usually feed and move around during the cooler parts of the day in the early morning and late afternoon
Giraffes usually feed and move around during the cooler parts of the day in the early morning and late afternoon.
Homob Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -19.05224, 16.19373
Homob Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -19.05224, 16.19373.
A dirty spotted hyena is at Homob Waterhole
A dirty spotted hyena is at Homob Waterhole.
A miserable and dirty one-eyed spotted hyena is wandering near Homob Waterhole
A miserable and dirty one-eyed spotted hyena is wandering near Homob Waterhole.
Homob Waterhole
Homob Waterhole.
A little giraffe tries to escape from us
A little giraffe tries to escape from us.
A little giraffe looks so funny
A little giraffe looks so funny.
A little giraffe is quickly running away
A little giraffe is quickly running away.
A lovely giraffe's calf
A lovely giraffe's calf.
The giraffe's calf can stand up and walk after about an hour and within a week it starts to sample vegetation
The giraffe's calf can stand up and walk after about an hour and within a week it starts to sample vegetation.
The northern black korhaan “Afrotis afraoides”, also known as the white-quilled bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family Otididae
The northern black korhaan “Afrotis afraoides”, also known as the white-quilled bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family Otididae.
The kori bustard sizes 120 cm high when head and neck are raised
The kori bustard sizes 120 cm high when head and neck are raised.
A bat-eared fox
A bat-eared fox.
Two bat-eared foxes
Two bat-eared foxes.
The bat-eared fox “Otocyon megalotis” is a species of fox found on the African savanna, named for its large ears
The bat-eared fox “Otocyon megalotis” is a species of fox found on the African savanna, named for its large ears.
Olifontsbad Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -19.23902, 16.13133
Olifontsbad Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -19.23902, 16.13133.
Springboks are at Olifontsbad Waterhole
Springboks are at Olifontsbad Waterhole.
The Namaqua sandgrouse “Pterocles namaqua” is a species of ground-dwelling bird in the sandgrouse family
The Namaqua sandgrouse “Pterocles namaqua” is a species of ground-dwelling bird in the sandgrouse family.
Greater kudus and impalas are at Olifontsbad Waterhole
Greater kudus and impalas are at Olifontsbad Waterhole.
Greater kudus and impalas are drinking water at Olifontsbad Waterhole
Greater kudus and impalas are drinking water at Olifontsbad Waterhole.
Greater kudus and impalas are wandering along the shoreline of Olifontsbad Waterhole
Greater kudus and impalas are wandering along the shoreline of Olifontsbad Waterhole.
Olifontsbad Waterhole
Olifontsbad Waterhole.
A violet-eared waxbill
A violet-eared waxbill.
The violet-eared waxbill or common grenadier “Uraeginthus granatinus” is a common species of estrildid finch found in drier land of Southern Africa
The violet-eared waxbill or common grenadier “Uraeginthus granatinus” is a common species of estrildid finch found in drier land of Southern Africa.
The trunk of an elephant is capable of lifting a load of about 250 kg
The trunk of an elephant is capable of lifting a load of about 250 kg.
An adult African elephant's trunk is about seven feet (2 m) long
An adult African elephant's trunk is about seven feet (2 m) long.
An African elephant's trunk is actually an elongated nose and upper lip
An African elephant's trunk is actually an elongated nose and upper lip.
This African elephant was very close to our vehicle
This African elephant was very close to our vehicle.
Elephants are social creatures
Elephants are social creatures.
Since African elephants live where the sun is usually blazing hot, they use their trunks to help them keep cool
Since African elephants live where the sun is usually blazing hot, they use their trunks to help them keep cool.
The head of an African elephant
The head of an African elephant.
An African elephant is chewing a straw
An African elephant is chewing a straw.
Elephants also use their trunks as snorkels when they wade in deep water
Elephants also use their trunks as snorkels when they wade in deep water.
A lion and its cub
A lion and its cub.
A lion with a collar
A lion with a collar.
A female lion and its cub
A female lion and its cub.
A spotted hyena is at the yellow field
A spotted hyena is at the yellow field.
Springboks have the awesome white bellies
Springboks have the awesome white bellies.
The rear view of a springbok
The rear view of a springbok.
The rear view of a grooming springbok
The rear view of a grooming springbok.
The tail of a springbok
The tail of a springbok.
Springboks and Burchell's zebras
Springboks and Burchell's zebras.
Springboks and Burchell's zebras are at Nebrownii Waterhole
Springboks and Burchell's zebras are at Nebrownii Waterhole.
An African elephant is at Nebrownii Waterhole
An African elephant is at Nebrownii Waterhole.
An African elephant is smiling at Nebrownii Waterhole
An African elephant is smiling at Nebrownii Waterhole.
An African elephant is peeing at Nebrownii Waterhole
An African elephant is peeing at Nebrownii Waterhole.
An African elephant is urinating at Nebrownii Waterhole
An African elephant is urinating at Nebrownii Waterhole.
Nebrownii Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -19.16281, 15.99557
Nebrownii Waterhole is located at the following geo coordinates: -19.16281, 15.99557.
Nebrownii Waterhole
Nebrownii Waterhole.
An African elephant is on the background of springboks at Nebrownii Waterhole
An African elephant is on the background of springboks at Nebrownii Waterhole.
Springboks are on the background of an African elephant at Nebrownii Waterhole
Springboks are on the background of an African elephant at Nebrownii Waterhole.
An African elephant and springboks are at Nebrownii Waterhole
An African elephant and springboks are at Nebrownii Waterhole.
An African elephant and springboks are drinking water from Nebrownii Waterhole
An African elephant and springboks are drinking water from Nebrownii Waterhole.
An African elephant, blue wildebeests and springboks are at Nebrownii Waterhole
An African elephant, blue wildebeests and springboks are at Nebrownii Waterhole.
A tiny roundabout is decorated with a flower bed in Okaukuejo Campground
A tiny roundabout is decorated with a flower bed in Okaukuejo Campground.
Okaukuejo Campground
Okaukuejo Campground.
Famous for its floodlit Waterhole Okaukuejo Campground is also the administrative centre of Etosha
Famous for its floodlit Waterhole Okaukuejo Campground is also the administrative centre of Etosha.
The gas station is available at Okaukuejo Campground
The gas station is available at Okaukuejo Campground.
A flat tire occurred with our Toyota Hilux 4x4
A flat tire occurred with our Toyota Hilux 4x4.
A flat tire occurred not far from Okaukuejo Campground
A flat tire occurred not far from Okaukuejo Campground.
The African red-eyed bulbul or black-fronted bulbul “Pycnonotus nigricans” is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae
The African red-eyed bulbul or black-fronted bulbul “Pycnonotus nigricans” is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae.
The southern masked weaver
The southern masked weaver or African masked weaver “Ploceus velatus”.
A Burchell's zebra is grazing near Okaukuejo Campground
A Burchell's zebra is grazing near Okaukuejo Campground.
A Burchell's zebra is walking near Okaukuejo Campground
A Burchell's zebra is walking near Okaukuejo Campground.
Two Burchell's zebras are grazing
Two Burchell's zebras are grazing.
Three Burchell's zebras
Three Burchell's zebras.
Four Burchell's zebras
Four Burchell's zebras.
The black and white stripes of the Burchell's zebra may have one or several functions
The black and white stripes of the Burchell's zebra may have one or several functions.
A common warthog
A common warthog.
This front panel belongs to the Toyota Hilux 4x4
This front panel belongs to the Toyota Hilux 4x4.
We left Etosha and directed to Okahandja along C38 and B1 roads
We left Etosha and directed to Okahandja along C38 and B1 roads.
B1 is one of the most important roads in Namibia, passing through the centre of the country in a north-south direction
B1 is one of the most important roads in Namibia, passing through the centre of the country in a north-south direction.
Just a sunset
Just a sunset.
Map of Etosha, the front cover
Map of Etosha, the front cover.
Rules and Regulation of Etosha National Park
Rules and Regulation of Etosha National Park.
Etosha Pan is depicted on the map of Etosha National Park
Etosha Pan is depicted on the map of Etosha National Park.
The birds of Etosha National Park are on the map of Etosha National Park
The birds of Etosha National Park are on the map of Etosha National Park.
The animals of Etosha National Park are on the map of Etosha National Park
The animals of Etosha National Park are on the map of Etosha National Park.
The resorts of Etosha National Park are described in the booklet of Etosha National Park
The resorts of Etosha National Park are described in the booklet of Etosha National Park.
Map of Etosha, the back cover
Map of Etosha, the back cover.
Birds of the park including the Namaqua sandgrouse are depicted on the map of Etosha National Park
Birds of the park including the Namaqua sandgrouse are depicted on the map of Etosha National Park.