Mokuti is the perfect launchpad to explore the vast, natural beauty of the Etosha National Park. A team of skilled local guides like Iskia, who was born in the region, make the trip an educational and authentic experience.
Iskia explains, “Etosha means ‘Great White Place’. After the heavy rain there’s a lot of water, and when that evaporates, it leaves a white clay behind.” The vastness of the landscape truly is great as Iskia described with the park ranging to 22,000km2.
Eager to experience it for himself, Derrich heads out with Iskia for a game drive along the 4,000km2 pan. “It’s quite amazing!” remarks Derrich, “You have no idea the size until you come here and see the vastness.” He adds, “I’ve also seen what they call the ‘Etosha Pan Mirage’ where it looks like it’s full of water, but of course, there’s not a drop. Your eyes lie to you, the skyline lies to you, and that’s what makes it so amazing. Then, when you stare out into nothing, all of a sudden you’ll find animals all over!”