Ohange Namibia Lodge

Exploring the eastern section of Etosha National Park is possible on a day trip where visitors drive from watering hole to watering hole in the hopes of honing in on rare wildlife like lions, elephants and rhino. Other cool creatures to be seen include warthogs, hyenas and cheetahs, whether in the bush, out on the plains or on the salt pan of this spectacular landscape. Get a glimpse of even more animals while bounding around base on a guided hike – African birdlife is especially prevalent in the area, with more than 250 species to see – or set off on your own with eyes peeled for paradise flycatchers, giant eagle owls and cape vultures. You’re also likely to see wildebeest while out on a wander. Fancy mixing things up? Head off on a visit to Otjikoto Lake (half an hour), a scenic sinkhole filled with water, or hotfoot it to Hoba for a look at the largest meteorite in the world (an hour and five minutes).