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Okaukuejo waterhole, Etosha National Park

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Must see · Landmark · Tourist Spot
Wildlife are known to gather at Okaukuejo waterhole, an artificial watering hole near a rest camp and administrative center of Etosha National Park. Illuminated by floodlights at night, the waterhole attracts numerous animals who come to quench their thirst, and this is the prime time to see them. Gather near the watering hole to admire the elephants, antelopes, lions, and other mammals that flock here, especially during a dry spell in the area. Visit the spot at night for the best chance to spot the rare and endangered black rhinoceros. Make Okaukuejo waterhole a centerpiece of your Etosha National Park vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Etosha National Park online trip itinerary planner.
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  • By 490zaakirahk
    Despite it feeling like I was in a big zoo, this watering hole was the coolest thing about our stay. It was the only thing that kept me from packing up and leaving after day 1.  more »
  • By 208erwinh
    You could stay for hours here, it’s a continuous coming and going of animals to get there daily water. Perfect spot for nice pictures  more »
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