Namibia · Safari destination
Etosha
Safaris built around Etosha.
Namibia's premier national park, where abundant wildlife gathers at waterholes across a vast salt pan landscape. Over 340 bird species and self-drive options.
Etosha
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.
Tailor-made safaris
Safaris in Etosha.
Most requested · 12 days · Namibia · South Africa
12-Day Rovos Rail Namibia to South Africa Safari
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
≈ R 430 000 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 10 days · Namibia
10 day Namibia North (Bush & Beach)
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
≈ R 216 930 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 10 days · Namibia
10-Day Namibian Highlights Tour
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
≈ R 127 440 for two · international flights excluded
4 days · Namibia
4-Day Onguma Tented Camp Fly-in
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
Special offer available
From
R 77 750 normally R 95 280
per person, complete package
≈ R 155 510 for two · international flights excluded
7 days
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
≈ R 92 920 for two · international flights excluded
9 days · Namibia
9 Day Diverse 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
≈ R 226 870 for two · international flights excluded
9 days · Namibia
9 Day Ultra-Lux Fly-in 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 199 920
per person, complete package
≈ R 399 850 for two · international flights excluded
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Where to stay
Lodges in Etosha.
2 lodges
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PremiumEtosha 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"
From R 1 980 per person · night
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LuxOngava 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.
From R 18 500 per person · night
Rates per person sharing, per night.
Etosha
Your guide to Etosha.
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.
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