Mangetti National Park is situated in the eastern Kalahari woodlands and is part of a new generation of Parks in Namibia aimed at reducing rural poverty through tourism development, joint management and benefit sharing with local communities. It is a small park with a lot to offer. Formerly dedicated to breeding rare and endangered species, it was transformed into a national park in the hope that it would attract tourists to the area. With an amazing array of animals within the park, it is certainly worth stepping off the beaten path and delving into Mangetti’s pristine beautifully wild landscapes. Animals that call the park home include; sable antelope, African wild dog, blue wildebeest, Oryx, kudu, duiker, steenbok, caracat, African wildcat, occasional elephant and African wild dog, lapped faced vulture, bateleur, tawny eagle, Meyers parrot and striped kingfisher. In this biodiversity hotspot, elephants and rhinos roam the savannah and congregate at watering holes alongside a plethora of other animals both large and small. Home to the extremely rare wild dog, Mangetti feels like an unexplored corner of the world and basking in the wilderness feels like an adventure in itself.
