Etosha National Park

We followed the road to Etosha National Park with a changing landscape.  Etosha means “Great White Place” and the salt pan developed through plate tectonic activity over about ten million years. In 1907 it was declared a National Park, and it covers an area of 22,270 square km.

A variety of game and are clearly visible in the flat surroundings and sparse vegetation.

The salt pans are the most noticeable ecological features in the Etosha national park. The massive mineral pan covers an area of about 5,000 sq km with a savanna desert climate. The pans in the park are devoid of vegetation and supports little plant life; except for blue-green algae and the halophytic, a protein rich grass which is ingested by grazers. 

                       

 The weaver bird gets their name because of their elaborately woven nests. The nest very in size, shape by using different construction techniques and materials. The birds build their nests together for protection, often several on a branch.

The salt pan is usually dry but fills with water briefly in the summer months.  This harsh dry land is used mostly by migrating birds like pelican and flocks of flamingoes.

                     The backdrop of the salt pan makes for a unique and playful photo section.