Illustrated Etosha scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle
Free Etosha word search. We picked 12 themed words — its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: ETOSHA, DUNE, HILLS, RIDGE, VALLEY, KALAHARI, WATERHOLE, SPRING, LAKE, ELEPHANT, LION, LEOPARD.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Etosha word list, defined
DUNE/djuːn/ (UK); /duːn/ (US) · noun
A hill or ridge of loose wind-blown sand, typically found along seashores or in deserts. Related: sandhill, hillock, mound, ridge.
HILLS/hɪls/ · noun
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills are usually smaller than mountains. Related: mounds, knolls, ridges, bluffs.
RIDGE/ˈrɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
A long narrow natural elevation of the earth's surface; a long narrow strip of higher land, especially one with steep sides. To form or cause to form a ridge or ridge-like structure. Related: ridgepole, back, spine, rib.
VALLEY/ˈvæli/ · noun
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it. A valley is often a fertile area with a mild climate. Related: dell, glen, hollow, basin.
WATERHOLE/ˈwɔːtərhoʊl/ · noun
A place where animals come to drink, especially in a desert or savannah. A natural source of water, such as a spring or a pool. Related: watering hole, drinking hole, spring, fountain.
SPRING/sprɪŋ/ · noun, verb
A season of the year between winter and summer, typically characterized by mild weather and the blooming of flowers. To move or cause to move upward or outward, as by a sudden release of energy. Related: summer, autumn, season, period.
LAKE/leɪk/ · noun
A body of fresh or saltwater surrounded by land, typically smaller than an ocean or sea. A lake may be a natural depression or a man-made reservoir. Related: pond, reservoir, waterbody, waterhole.
ELEPHANT/ˈɛlɪfənt/ · noun
A very large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, with a long trunk, tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia.
LION/liːɒn/ · noun
A large carnivorous feline mammal with a short, tawny or golden coat and a long mane in the male, native to Africa and India. It is known for its powerful roar and regal appearance. Related: tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar.
LEOPARD/ˈlɛpərd/ · noun
A large, carnivorous feline mammal with a yellow or golden coat and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. Leopards are known for their agility and stealth. Related: panther, cheetah, jaguar, lynx.