African Moringa
Trees of Namibia
One of the strangest, and most spectacular trees in the highlands of Namibia is perhaps the African moringa, (Moringa ovalifolia) or ghost tree, an upside down tree found in no other country in southern Africa. They grow in a variety of of weird and wonderful shapes, and many trees have several trunks emerging from a swollen base. They are often confused with baobabs, but are not related to them.
This tree has a light-grey, squat and swollen, but smooth trunk with gnarled branches, rather like a root system sticking up into the air. In summer, they produce small, sweet smelling, white flowers, from which a long, slender, pendulous fruit, resembling giant green beans, are developed. They can be seen in Etosha National Park, some 30km west of Okaukuejo, in a specially fenced off area, as well on the hills around Halali and in the camp. Here, elephant, giraffe and springbok browse the fruit and leaves with relish. Elephants push the trees over (with consummate ease) to obtain the moisture-holding pulpy fibre.
Epacha Game Lodge and Spa
Traditional slightly formal up-market lodge. Situated on same property as Eagle Tented Camp
Etosha Mountain Lodge
A small private lodge, borders on Etosha however the distance to the park entrance makes it fairly un-suitable for day visits
Etosha Safari Lodge
Within 10km of the Etosha entrance this mid-range lodge offers an ideal base from which to explore the park
Halali
One of the four camps situated inside the park, generally less popular with visitors than Okaukuejo or Namutoni but has the advantage of a secluded quiet spot lit waterhole
Little Ongava
Luxury accommodation, each unit with private pool, great place to spoil yourself. Guided tours on private nature reserve and inside Etosha Park
Mamselle Nature Camp
Budget self catering bush hut, an interesting experience for the more independent traveler
Okaukuejo
Extremely busy accommodation inside the park with a good spot-lit waterhole, great choice if location is deciding factor on where to stay
Ongava Lodge
Upmarket accommodation, situated on private game reserve with easy access to the National Park
Ongava Tented Camp
On the same property as Ongava Lodge, but offering a more traditional tented safari style experience
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Otjitotongwe Cheetah Farm
A non-profit organisation aimed at conserving Namibia's cheetah population
