Etosha National Park

We did two game drives today for a total 9 1/2 hours. Literally thousands of Springboks were sighted, from solitary to herds of over 50. Zebras are plentiful and are often found in close proximity to Blue Wildebeests. Giraffe are also exciting and easy to spot. Some hyenas, honey badgers, guinea fowl and a 5 banded mongoose were uncommon sightings. Some birds that we saw were the Korean, a young raptor, some Chanting Goshawks, a Martial Eagle (rare) and a Tawny Eagle. A small number of Kudu, Red Hartbeests, and Black-faced Impala were also viewed. However, the best morning sighting was a Lioness with 3 adorable cubs bouncing along behind her, maybe only two weeks old. It was fabulous and we were in awe. All these sightings were only in the morning!!! We spent 2 1/2 hours at the Lodge and pool and then went out for the afternoon. We didn’t see any new animals and went long periods without seeing any animals but then we saw two lionesses and a young lion very close by. We watched them for half an hour and then had to drive back to the Lodge because the gate closes at 7pm. What a fantastic day!Read more