During the dry season, multitudes of animals converge around water sources, making for spectacular game viewing. Grazers such as Burchell’s zebra, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, and black-faced impala can be found in abundance on Etosha’s grassveld. Kudu can be spotted on the woodland’s edges, while giraffe graze on the acacias and eland come to drink. With significant populations of lion, leopard, and cheetah, Etosha’s cats are thriving. Elephants can be found in large herds, while black and white rhino can be found throughout the park, especially in the west.
Maasai jumping dance. How high can you jump?
The adumu, also known as the "jumping dance," is a highly identifiable Maasai ceremony that has been captured in countless photographs and movies. However, many tourists may be unaware of the true significance of this dance. When on safari tribesmen will often perform an out-of-context version of it for visitors. For…
Why do male lions roar?
Why do male lions roar? If you have ever heard a male lion roar close by, you know it is more than just a sound — it is more like an energy tsunami crashing down on you! Sleeping in a tent in the African bush and hearing lions roaring in…
Did you know? Giraffes occasionally sit or lie down, but not for long.
Giraffes frequently rest while standing, but recent research suggests that they lie down more frequently than previously assumed. They fold their legs under their bodies when lying down, but they maintain their necks lifted high. In this resting stance, giraffe have been seen to continue browsing and ruminating. Giraffes can…