Namibia Wildlife Images, Etosha National Park and nearby reserves

Cheetah in Africat Centre ©Solange Hando

This is the most endangered big cat species in Africa.  This cheetah is enjoying a rest but with their long legs, cheetahs can reach a speed of 70 miles per hour.  

Rhino in Mount Etjo ©Solange Hando 

There are two species of rhinos in Namibia, the 'black' rhino, long endangered but now recovering, and the more common 'white' rhino, identified by wider lips.

Giraffe Family, Mount Etjo ©Solange Hando 

Early morning and time to look for food. Grasslands are unsuitable but acacia trees are perfect and as giraffes feed from the top leaves, pollen is spread around.

Zebras in Etosha ©Solange Hando

Mountain and plain zebras have slightly different stripes but in both cases, the contrasting black and white colours protect them from tse-tse flies.

Making Friends in Etosha ©Solange Hando

With a daily diet including up to 200 litres of water and 260 kg of forage, elephants are amazing and very family like protecting babies in single file herds and mourning their dead.

Leopard in Etosha ©Solange Hando

Leopards are thriving in Etosha though they are rarely seen. Unlike the cheetahs with full black spots, some of the leopards' spots have a light-coloured centre.

Oryx in Namibia ©Solange Hando

This large antelope is the country's national animal featuring on the coat of arms. Proud and resilient, it symbolises Namibia's values.