Etosha Safari Part II
Ok we're in action. Here's the scoop...
We left on Monday on a camping safari to Etosha National Park in Northern Namibia. The park is huge. I think 23 000 square km. It has one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa and also recieves a fraction of vistors compared with the "famous" parks. The cost is also only $10usd a day for entry compared with $50 and higher for other parks in the continent.
During the three days we drove across the bottom of the park and camped at 2 different camp sites. During the driving we saw tons of animals. We saw everything from worthogs, to elephants. We saw countless giraffe, springbok, gazelle, ostrich, zebra, wildebeast and colourful birds. We also saw four lions and the rare rhino. It was really great to see a rhino! The only two "big" animals that we missed out on were cheetahs and leopards, but we weren't dissapointed.
We had a great time looking at the scenery as well. We witnessed some beautiful sunsets and were stunned by the vastness of the flat salt pan. This continent continues to capture our heart with it's beauty. Everywhere we travel is so diverse.
The park has three camp sites. Each one is placed at a very important watering hole for the animals. Thus, giving the campers excellent views of wildlife at night as the come down to drink. The holes are lit up at night by lights, and this doesn't bother the animals. Unfortunately, we were there during the wet season and water is also found in other places so it isn't nessecary for the animals to come to these watering holes, so we didn't see too much at night. Three people on our tour did stay up very late and actually got to see two lions come down for a drink and then proceeded to mate. Erin and I were far to tired out from spending all day driving around looking at animals in the 38c weather, so we went to bed early.
The people we had with us on the trip were also interesting. One guy from Italy is a salesman for Selle Italia. For those of you who know what company that is, you've guessed that him and I talked at length about the cycling world. Sorry Marv, I couldn't get anything for free.
All in all it was a great trip. Hope you enjoy the photos!
posted by Brian and Erin at 2:20 AM
5 Comments:
Spectacular. I'm waiting to see pictures of the traditional safari helmet. Oh yeah, maybe you're too young to know what I'm talking about.
Here, the sun that accompanies -14 degree weather has been beautiful. Almost makes the bitter cold tolerable! Enjoy.
What an experience! Thanks for the pics. Neat how the pair of girafes posed for you! Looks very much like a waterhole in South Africa that we check by streaming webcam -- lots of different creatures at various times in the day, including the lions that come to the hole at night. Site is www.wavelit.com/index.asp?ch=Wildlife&sh=africam
Wow. Spectacular is right. What incredible photos. And 38 degrees?! You guys must be loving it (or if you're not, wait until you get back to Canada). Incredible journey the last few days guys! I've been working long hours, so it's pretty refreshing to come home and think of you guys on your amazing journey. Michelle's currently upstairs bathing Kaelyn, so I'll have to tell her to check the blog. Wow guys! We'll probably read this blog (and the pictures) several times over tonight!
The pictures are real awesome. I am so jealous of you two and all the amazing things you have gotten to see and do on your trip. Its quite exciting following along with you two all over a continent.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTDAY DEAR BRIAN (ROWAAN :)) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Hope you have a great day Brian- what a birthday to remember! Email is down at home right now- more to come as soon as its up!
Miss you guys tons- can't wait to see you in only a few weeks now!
Amazing pics of your safari- thanks again for all of your efforts to keep us all 'in the loop' on your incredible journey!
Love, Wes & Briar (for the team!!)
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