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Etosha history: a timeline for the park |
 Between 1884 and 1885, a trader, purchased land from Namutoni
westwards to Okaukuejo from Chief Kambonde. He allowed 46 Dorsland
Trekker families to settle in an area between Grootfontein,
Otavi, Etosha Pan, Okaukuejo and Ombika. The Trekkers named
this land “Upingtonia” and intended to proclaim it as a republic. Find
out more about Etosha, here>>
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Etosha history: Andersson, the explorer |
 In 1849 two men met in London. They were Karl Johan Andersson, better
known as Charles John Andersson, and Francis Galton. Together they
planned to pioneer a route from the coast of Africa to Lake Ngami.
Andersson's name is memorialised by the Etosha gate closest to
Okaukuejo. Find out more about Andersson, and download his book on his
exploration, here>>
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Etosha history: Galton, the scientist |
 Francis Galton is well known as the discoverer of the fingerprint. At the age of two, he was able to read. By five, he knew some Latin, Greek and long division. At the age of six he read adult books, including Shakespeare, and poetry, which he could quote. He was also one of the first Europeans to map and explore Namibia. Find out more about Francis Galton, here>>
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Etosha history: Von Lindequist, the founder |
 Friedrich von Lindequist, former German governor, left behind a dark
legacy in the aftermath of the Nama and Herero uprisings. On the other
hand, he shaped Namibia's future economy by playing a key role in the
introduction of Karakul sheep, and he proclaimed the Etosha National
Park. Find out more about the man after whom the eastern gate of Etosha
is named, here>>
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Destination: Katima Mulilo, crocodiles and crafts |
 The 542 kilometers of tar, between Rundu and Katima Mulilo, are a
challenge to consultants, yet at the end of the 'golden highway' lies a
destination that never fails to impress guests. With clever vehicle
drop-offs, fly-ins and swings through the Okavango Delta, the natural
wealth of the Caprivi can be unlocked for an extra memorable itinerary.
Find out more about Katima Mulilo, here>>
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Tell your travellers: general health & medication |
 Although you can tell your travellers that Namibia's private medical facilities are of a very high standard, there will always be a few worries to deal with at the last minute. In reality though, the most common ailments are sunburn, heat exhaustion, dehydration and hangovers. Find a guide to medications, preventing diseases and sensible behaviour in the sun, here>>
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History: Hendrick Witbooi, in the footsteps of war |
 It is not possible to visit Namibia without coming across the face of Hendrik Witbooi on the Namibian Dollar. And every itinerary includes at least one story of the leader of the 1904 Nama Uprising. Witbooi fought against Namibians and Germans with equal ferocity for much of his life, but only shortly before his death did he commit to the ongoing fight against colonialism. Find out more, here>>
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