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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

From Windhoek to Etosha NP

From Windhoek to Etosha NP

We will pick you up around 8 am at any hotel/lodge situated in Windhoek and travel 600 km north, to Etosha National Park – treasure of Namibia. Lunch en-route, at the small, mining town – Tsumeb. Arrival at Von Lindquist Gate (eastern Etosha) around 4 pm. We are welcomed by wonderful atmosphere of the wild and characteristic scent of the savannah!
After checking-in at Namutoni or Onkoshi Camp, time for late afternoon game drive around Fischer’s Pan and scenic Twee Palms in search of magnificent wildlife: elephants, rhino, zebras, various game (oryx, kudu, wildebeest, impala, springbok, blessbok) giraffes, hyenas and big cats of Africa: lion, leopard and cheetah inhabiting the vast savannas. Return to the camp before sunset, for dinner. Park’s gates are closed right after sunset, for safety. Enjoy nighttime game viewing at the flood-lit waterhole.

Distance: 600 km on tarred road and 50 km on gravel roads.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Best Time To Visit July to September (Animals come to water)
High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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White RhinoVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Namutoni Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Eastern Etosha

Eastern Etosha

Unique and fascinating encounter with wildlife! In the morning, after breakfast, tour of the eastern and northern trails and regions as far as King Nehale Gate situated in north-eastern Etosha. Return for lunch, rest and visit at camp’s waterhole. In the afternoon exploring regions towards Okerfontein and Batia waterholes. Return to the camp before the sunset and before closing of the camp’s gates. After dinner, nature's spectacle at the waterhole till late at night! Be it a lion, leopard or an elephant, a giraffe, hyena or a zebra; nearly all African animal species are represented at this huge nature reserve. Inhabiting a ginormous area of over 22,000 square kilometers, there is an estimated number of 250 lions, 300 rhinos, 2 500 giraffes, 6 000 zebras and more than 2 000 elephants in the park. Variety of antelope species: Oryx, Kudu, Eland, Wildebeest, Springbok, Impala and tiniest Steenbok and Duiker live in Etosha.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Namutoni Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Central Etosha

Central Etosha

After breakfast, last visit to Namutoni camp’s waterhole and we are en-route towards Halali Camp in the central region of Etosha. En-route, visiting various waterholes: natural spring at Goas, often visited by lions and hyenas. Arrival at Halali for lunch before next wildlife adventure on Eland and Rhino Drives and to the panoramic Rietfontein waterhole. Before sunset, return to the camp for dinner and game viewing at the Moringa waterhole, situated near the camp. In Etosha, 114 mammal species are found, several are rare and endangered e.g. black rhino (largest number in the world), cheetah and black-faced impala. Etosha’s elephants, although not great ‚tuskers’ are considered to be the largest in Africa, often measuring up to 4 meters at the shoulder and weighting around 6 tons. 340 bird species inhabit the park – making Etosha a bird-lovers paradise!

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Halali Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Central Etosha

Central Etosha

In the morning, after breakfast, exploring central region of the park ‚heart of Etosha’: between Batia and Sueda waterholes, including visit to an attractive ‚Lookout Point’ situated 3 km into the Etosha Pan. Return for lunch and visit at the camp’s waterhole. In the afternoon exploring remaining, central regions as far as Okerfontein natural spring and Batia waterhole. Return to the camp before the sunset and before closing of the camp’s gates. After dinner, in the evening, nature spectacle at the waterhole till late at night! Etosha park features over 60 springs and waterholes which provide excellent game viewing and fantastic, photographic vistas! Visitors should approach and depart from waterholes slowly and quietly, with as little noise as possible, as not to disturb the game and viewing pleasure of the other visitors.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Halali Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Central and Western Etosha

Central and Western Etosha

After breakfast, last visit to ‚Moringa waterhole’ at Halali camp and we will be on our way to Okaukuejo camp – famous for its spectacular waterhole and exquisite wildlife sightings. Gravel road takes us near the edge of Etosha Pan – while we frequently admire its changing colors, hues and shades. En route, visiting many waterholes and view points along Etosha’s Pan and in areas surrounding Okaukuejo Camp such as Homob, Ondongab and panoramic Nebrownii. Arrival at Okaukuejo for lunch and in the afternoon adventure to several waterholes surrounding Okaukuejo camp: Gemsbokvlakte, Olifantsbad, Nebrownii and picturesque Ombika, frequently visited by lions. Before sunset, return to the camp for dinner and wildlife viewing at the camp’s impressive, flood-lit waterhole. There are three most popular camps at the park: Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni. Each camp features flood-lit waterhole, as well as a leisure area with a restaurant, shops and a swimming pool for guests’ convenience.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Okaukuejo Resort
  • Mid-range chalet located inside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Western Etosha

Western Etosha

Early in the morning, after breakfast, on our way to explore Okondeka and Adamax – located north of Okaukuejo camp. Okondeka, a natural spring, right at the western edge of the pan is famous for lions sighting, traversing, lone giraffes, large herds of migratory zebras, wildebeest, springboks and a magical, vast landscape of the Etosha Pan. Wonderful photographic opportunity to capture the huge expanse! We will continue on western trails of the park. Today’s lunch break (lunch pack) at one of the waterholes. We will visit waterholes situated right next to the main, western route. Return to Okaukuejo before sunset for dinner, and later rest at the waterhole. Night-time viewing at floodlit waterhole: elephants, giraffes, black rhino, jackals, lions and variety of antelopes visit till late at night.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Okaukuejo Resort
  • Mid-range chalet located inside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

From Etosha to Windhoek

From Etosha to Windhoek

Farewell Etosha! After breakfast last visit to camp’s waterhole and we are on our way towards Andersson’s Gate, with short visit to picturesque Ombika waterhole, frequently visited by lions, giraffes and greater kudu antelope. From Etosha on our way to Windhoek, time-depending, we will stop at the largest 'open-air' craft markets in Namibia. Arrival in Windhoek in the afternoon. Transfer to the hotel/guest house or directly at the airport.

Main Destination:
Windhoek (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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