Giorno 7 — Zambezi Region (former Caprivi Strip) → Etosha National Park
Km 445 - hours 6 approximately
breakfast in the countryside, departure to Etosha National Park, Etosha is the focal point of every trip to Namibia. Two million years ago, it was a huge saltwater lake, which left behind a vast salt desert - Etosha saltpan - visible even from space and surrounded by thorny savannah, mopane shrubs, and arid forest. Today, Etosha is one of the most important African wildlife parks, as large as Lazio and Molise combined, with the largest concentration of black rhinos in the world. A 2005 census counted 250 lions, 300 rhinos, 3,000 giraffes, 12,000 zebras, 4,000 wildebeests, 5,500 oryx, and 2,500 elephants; there are at least 20,000 springbok gazelles. Safaris take place along the tracks that connect the waterholes where animals quench their thirst. The driest period, between June and November, is the best time to visit because the animals gather around the scarce waterholes to drink., lunch along the way (not included), The camp is set up in the equipped area of Namutoni, around an old German fort, on the King Nehale waterhole; an elevated walkway offers excellent opportunities to enjoy the surrounding landscape, animals, and spectacular sunsets., afternoon photosafari with private truck, dinner in the countryside,