The Etosha National Park was proclaimed a game reserve by the German Governor Von Lindequist in 1907. This park with its abundant herds of game and unique landscape, remains as Namibia's major tourist attraction. In the heart of the Park is the "Place of dry water" or the Etosha Pan. This is a large, flat depression of about 3200 sq miles. Seeing large herds of game in this place of shimmering makes Etosha a unique experience.

Etosha is one of the major wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. A wide variety of animal species is found in the Park, which include Elephant, Giraffe, Blue-Wildebeest, Black Rhino, Lions, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena, Jackal and various antelope. It is an ideal area for bird watchers, as there are over 300 bird species found in the Park. A highlight of the park is the flood-lit waterhole at the Okaukuejo rest camp where Elephants and other game come down to drink at night.

The Namutoni rest-camp has a "Beau Geste" charm and this historic fortress is now a national monument. The third camp, Halali, is a fine modern camp shaded by Mopani trees and derives its name from the German tradition of blowing a hunting bugle to signify the end of the hunt. A flood-lit waterhole, the Moringa, was established at Halali during the course of 1992.