World Image Magazine Issue 31 April 2016 | Page 32

Black rhino are browsers [White rhino are grazers].
The Black rhino uses dung and urine to mark
territory.

The next leg of the journey was to travel to
Swakopmund on the West Coast via the Brandberg
Mountains which rise to a height of 2775 meters.

The Halali water hole was very rewarding with
many of the larger species visiting to drink
throughout the day. This was one of six black rhino
seen at the watering point in a space of about two
hours.

This mountain range is off the beaten track, the
objective was to see the ancient rock art paintings by
Bushman made some 2 000 years ago.

Exiting the Etosha was via the Okaukuejo Rest
Camp. This was originally a Police Post to manage
the control of Rinderpest a deadly cattle and buffalo
disease which has now been completely eradicated.

These paintings are reached after a walk taking
about one and a half to two hours. The walk is not
easy but well worth the effort. Make sure you have
drinking water and refreshments.

The Okaukuejo Camp is very comfortable offering 2
and 4 bed rondavells. The Camp has a good
restaurant, shop and swimming pool.

A Honey badger, frequent visitor to the camp kitchen and
refuse area

There are few animals with the tenacity and
confidence of the Honey badger.

The Spitzkopen in the Brandberg. [also known as
the Zugspitze of Namibia]

The badger has a thick