Thursday 28 November: a taste of Etosha







 We decide on an early start at 5.30am and after breakfast we head off into the Etosha National Park. There is a lot of form filling and bureaucracy at the Gate and it’s all a bit confusing. However we get in and drive around for a while spotting giraffes, springbok and a bizarre Secretary Bird. Back to the main watering hole we can get out of the car and sit in the shade and watch many springbok, kudus, oryx and finally a group of zebras. Back on the road we explore a bit more but the road is very rough and it’s getting a bit too hot to sit in the care without the AC on. You’re not allowed to leave your vehicle. On the way back we see a magnificent elephant at a distance. No lions today though. Back for a late lunch and some relaxation by the pool. And a bit of Rhino watching of course! 


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