Etosha

Etosha

Tailor-made safaris that include Etosha

12-Day Rovos Rail Namibia to South Africa Safari Most requested

12-Day Rovos Rail Namibia to South Africa Safari

Namibia, South Africa

  • Most meals
  • All activities
  • 9 nights aboard Rovos Rail from Walvis Bay to Pretoria
  • 1 night at Etosha Lodge with afternoon and morning game drives
  • Visit to the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Otjiwarongo
  • 1 night in Sossusvlei with desert drive, bush dinner and Deadvlei

From

R 215 000

per person, complete package

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10 day Namibia North (Bush & Beach) Most requested

10 day Namibia North (Bush & Beach)

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • All activities
  • All transfers
  • 1 night at Okonjima Plains Camp with optional cheetah and leopard tracking
  • 2 nights at Onguma The Fort in Etosha East with sundowner drive
  • 2 nights at Ongava Lodge in Etosha West with twice-daily game drives
  • 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp exploring Twyfelfontein rock art and Burnt Mountain

From

R 108 460

per person, complete package

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10-Day Namibian Highlights Tour Most requested

10-Day Namibian Highlights Tour

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • All activities
  • All transfers
  • Overnights at Kalahari Anib, Namib Desert Lodge, The Delight, Damara Mopane and Etosha Safari Camp
  • Climb Big Daddy and walk the camelthorns of Dead Vlei at Sossusvlei
  • Free day in Swakopmund for kayaking, sandboarding or Walvis Bay excursions
  • Twyfelfontein rock engravings, Organ Pipes and a Himba village visit

From

R 63 720

per person, complete package

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4-Day Onguma Tented Camp Fly-in Special

4-Day Onguma Tented Camp Fly-in

Namibia

  • All meals
  • All activities
  • All flights & transfers
  • 3 nights at Onguma Tented Camp on the private Onguma Game Reserve
  • Twice-daily game drives across Etosha and Onguma Nature Reserve
  • Sundowner drives followed by four-course dinners under the stars
  • Black rhino, lion and giraffe sightings in Etosha

From

R 77 750 R 95 280

per person, complete package

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7-Day Northern Namibian Adventure Tour

7-Day Northern Namibian Adventure Tour

  • Most meals
  • All activities
  • All transfers
  • 2 nights at The Delight in coastal Swakopmund
  • 2 nights at Damara Mopane Lodge with visits to Twyfelfontein rock engravings and the Petrified Forest
  • Himba village visit en route to Etosha National Park
  • 2 nights at Etosha Safari Camp with afternoon and full-day game drives

From

R 46 460

per person, complete package

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9 Day Diverse Namibia

9 Day Diverse Namibia

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • Most activities
  • 2 nights at Kulala Adventurer Camp on the red dunes of Sossusvlei
  • 2 nights at Hansa Hotel in Swakopmund with optional Walvis Bay catamaran cruise
  • 2 nights at Damaraland Camp tracking desert-adapted wildlife near Brandberg Mountain
  • 2 nights at Ongava Tented Camp with game drives in Etosha National Park

From

R 113 430

per person, complete package

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9 Day Ultra-Lux Fly-in Namibia

9 Day Ultra-Lux Fly-in Namibia

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • All activities
  • All flights & transfers
  • 2 nights each at Fish River Lodge, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Shipwreck Lodge and Ongava Lodge
  • Aerial views of Fish River Canyon on the safari flight in
  • Stargazing through suite skylights between the red dunes of Sossusvlei
  • Sundowners on deck at Shipwreck Lodge on the Skeleton Coast

From

R 233 570

per person, complete package

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Where to stay

Lodges in Etosha.

2 lodges across this destination, ordered by what guests pick most. Rates per person sharing, per night.

  1. Etosha Safari Camp
    01 Affordable

    Etosha Safari Camp

    Enjoy the modest, casual and alluring Etosha Safari Camp. In close proximity to the Etosha National Park, this camp offers cosy accommodation surrounded by mopane trees and a circular swimming pool, complimenting the theme of Etosha being the "Place of Legends"

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    R 1 980

  2. Ongava Tented Camp
    02 Premium

    Ongava Tented Camp

    Ongava Tented Camp sits on the 74,000-acre private Ongava Game Reserve on the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Eight A-frame Meru-style canvas tents on raised decks overlook a floodlit waterhole, with day and night drives on the reserve, guided walks, and excursions into Etosha tracking lion, elephant and both black and white rhino.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    R 18 500

The basics

Why, when, and where.

WHY

Etosha National Park is a popular safari destination for everyone who loves wildlife and nature.

As it is renowned for its abundant wildlife, guests have the opportunity to see a wide range of mammals such as Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra and various species of antelope. Etosha is also a birder’s paradise, with over 340 bird species, such as flamingos, ostriches, eagles and vultures.

Visitors can explore the park on a Self-drive safari or book a guided game drive with a knowledgeable guide.

The park’s vast and open landscapes, together with excellent wildlife opportunities, make this a great destination for photographers.

Highlights:

· Wildlife: Big 5, cheetah, herds of zebra, wildebeest and other species, birdlife

· EtoshaPan: a shimmering salt flat, covering 23% of the park’s area, contracting the surrounding grasslands.

· Waterholes: several natural and artificial waterholes attract animals, especially during the dry season.

· Stargazing: the clear and unpolluted skies are perfect for stargazing, including the milky way and numerous constellations.

WHEN

The best time to visit Etosha, depends on what you want to experience:

Dry Season (May – October) is best for game viewing: the bush thins out and water sources become scares, causing animals to gather at the waterholes.

The weather is comfortable during the day, but chilly at night. As this is the high season, more visitors are expected and higher prices – best to book well in advance.

Wet Season (November – April) is best for birdwatching, with migratory birds arriving back in the park.

Lush and green landscapes, contrasting to the arid surroundings. Occasional rain showers, with some roads inaccessible can be expected with fewer tourists and generally lower accommodation prices.

WHERE

Etosha is situated in the Northern part of Namibia, bordering several regions, including Oshana, Oshikoto and Kunene. It is about 4.5 hours drive from the closest international airports of Windhoek and Swakopmund.

Imagery

Etosha, in pictures.

Recent travellers

Word from people who have just been to Etosha.

Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Etosha, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"Five Star level treatment. I booked our Safari in Sabi Sans at Arathusa lodge, and our stay in Cape Town South Africa back in August of 2026 and the experience had been amazing. Safari.com agents have every detail thought from travel insurance, eSIM for phones, private transportation, and booked us amazing experiences. We saw the Big 5 in the Safari, went ca…"
July 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
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July 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
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June 2026 · USA · with Izanne Meyer · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"The team from Safari.com has been very competent in advising and making offers for wonderful places to book. They always responded immediately and very friendly to all questions and offered great support, taking care of everything. We feel well prepared and in good hands, starting our journey tomorrow. A special thank to Anja, our great and reliable contact…"
June 2026 · Germany · with Anja Meyer · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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