The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is expected to spend about N$47 million on renovating entrance gates and sanitation facilities at the Etosha and Hardap National Parks. 

The gates receiving face lifts are the Anderson, Von Lindqeuist, and King Nehale Lya Mpingana gates. 

Additionally, eight sanitation facilities at the park will also be upgraded to "comfort stops," comprising toilets, picnic areas, information displays, viewing platforms, and adequate parking areas. 

The Environment Ministry's Spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, says the objective is to invite visitors to any one part of the park to another, to encourage rest on the long journey, and to provide access to information displays while further allowing visitors to enjoy nature in a safe and appealing environment.

The entire Etosha National Park project is expected to be completed by July 2025 at a cost of N$40,7 million. 

"The gates will receive a full face lift to enhance our visitors' experience, and we want to call upon those visiting to accord our contractors their full support during this time and to remind them that there will be disruption because of the demolition of the current structures."

The Ministry will also upgrade facilities and infrastructure in Hardap National Park at a cost of N$7.2 million.

These upgrades include renovations to the three main gates, namely, Fish Route Gate and Game Park Gate; the construction of four new ablution facilities and picnic spots; and renovations to two ablution facilities or picnic spots.

"These upgrades were made possible through the NamParks V' project, a development programme that is projected to be implemented by the ministry and co-financed by the German KfW Development Bank."