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Etosha National Park Adventures

Etosha National Park is a premier wildlife sanctuary in Namibia, offering unparalleled opportunities for African wildlife viewing and photography.

5,500,000
Acres Protected
75
Miles of Trails
200,000
Annual Visitors
1907
Year Established

Popular Activities

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know to prepare for an unforgettable trip to Etosha National Park.

Entrance Requirements

Entrance fees apply, payable in local Namibian currency or by card.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit is winter (May to September) when wildlife is concentrated around waterholes and temperatures are moderate.

Visitor Information

Okaukuejo, Halali, and Namutoni camps offer information and assistance.

Getting There

Accessible by good quality gravel roads; 4WD not required but recommended for comfort.

Weather & Climate

Winter months (May-September) are cool and dry, ideal for wildlife viewing. Summer (October-April) is hot and can have heavy rains leading to a greener landscape and more dispersed wildlife.

Conservation Efforts

Ongoing conservation efforts focus on poaching prevention, habitat preservation, and maintaining the delicate balance of the park's diverse ecosystem.

Camping in Etosha National Park

Find the perfect spot to stay overnight and immerse yourself in the details.

Okaukuejo Camp

Developed
Reservations Required

Located near a permanent waterhole famous for excellent night-time wildlife viewing.

Halali Camp

Developed
Reservations Required

Nestled centrally, provides access to Etosha Pan and nearby waterholes.

Top Trails

Etosha Nature Trail

Easy
2

Allows visitors to explore the bushveld and observe small game and birdlife.

Fischer's Pan Loop

Moderate
27

This drive skirts the pan, offering sights of birdlife and grazing game.

Eland Drive

Easy
12

A short trail that often has sightings of large herbivores like zebras and wildebeest.

Andersson's Camp Trail

Moderate
15

Leads past several waterholes, ideal for spotting elephants and lions.

Trailblazer Tips

Travel in the late afternoon when wildlife is more active and congregating at waterholes.

The dry season from May to September is ideal for wildlife viewing when animals cluster at waterholes.

Book accommodations well in advance, especially during peak safari season.

Carry a good pair of binoculars and a camera with a telephoto lens for optimal wildlife observation.

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