Etosha Pan lookout (west)

Drive to the viewpoint on the edge of the Etosha Pan and enjoy the view of an endless expanse stretching all the way to the horizon. Behind you golden grasses sway, while you look out over a landscape that was a vast inland lake millions of years ago.

You cannot drive directly onto the pan from this viewpoint, but you can still experience its incredible size. The surface consists of salt and clay, which gives the landscape its unique, pale colouring. The name “Etosha” – in the Ovambo language “great white place” – fits this scenery perfectly.