We have the whole day to explore Etosha in an open game viewer, and we want to make the most of it. We enjoy an early breakfast and then start our day. Early morning is usually a productive time for game viewing, and the first thing in the morning is a good time to catch big cats returning from their hunts.

Etosha is a desert landscape, and water is the most scarce natural resource. There are, however, numerous waterholes here, both natural and man-made, and our game-driving technique is to take in as many of these as possible. Here, we hope that the game will come to us as thirsty animals come for a much-needed drink. On our way today, we will stop to have a closer look at the Etosha Pan. The name Etosha translates as ‘great white space’, but this name does not do justice to the immensity of the pan. Over 4,700 square km of dazzling white mineral pan, so big that it can be seen from space.

Accommodation: Toshari lodge

We drive to Swakopmund via the Damaraland where you have an opportunity to see local tribessuch as Himbas and Hereros. Before entering Swakopmund make a turn at the Zelia shipwreck.