​User Reviews – Etosha NP

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Clive Bennett   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2013 Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015

Email Clive Bennett  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The animals almost came to us
Overall rating
5/5

We went with Wild dog safaries, our guide was Gabriel, asnd he knew his stuff.
This was our second visit we stayed at Dolomite camp recently opened part of the park only accesable to those staying at Dolomite camp and so very quiet.
good points the camp consists of a number of seperate villas set on a dolomite hill ridge totaly open to game (you get driven back to your room at night)just sitting on the balcony we saw all sorts of animals go and coming from the water hole. The accomodation was fine clean and spacious, the food was great
As Namibia is such a dry country visits to the local water holes allow you to get up close and personal to all the usual African game we saw all the "big five" excluding hippos (there are none in this part of Namibia). Our guide seemed to know just which water hole to visit enabling us to see plenty of game all day long . .
This was our second safari in Namibia the first time we stayed on the opposite side of Entosha which was equally as good.
Namibia is a lovely country , dry, low humidity, clean and the locals arew very friendly The whole country is very scenic and the roads are quiet and easy to drive, It is a country of huge variety from the sceleton coast to the Worlds largest sand dunes , I can 100% recommend it

Brian   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2014 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2015

Email Brian  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 day Etosha safari
Overall rating
5/5

We had an amazing time in Etosha. We saw elephants and rhinos every day and Lions every day but one. The great thing about Etosha in the dry season, is that the animals all congregate near the water holes so we didn't have to ride around looking for animals, we just sat at the water holes and the animals came to us - sometimes in huge numbers. We stayed inside the park one night and enjoyed the lighted watering hole at the lodge. We also stayed in a high-end lodge on the eastern side of the park where the food and service rivaled that of 4 star hotels in big European cities. Our Guide from nature Travel Namibia took amazing care of us and was a wonderful addition to our group. If you can, I highly recommend visiting Etosha National Park.

Justin Visited: October 2013 Reviewed: Apr 23, 2015

Wonderful park, fantastic landscape and wildlife viewing
Overall rating
5/5

Had a fantastic 2 and a half days in Etosha. Travelled as part of an overground tour. We saw lions, a leopard, rhinos, (black and white), elephants, giraffe, zebras etc!
It was amazing to sit by the water holes at night watching a group of elephants drinking and playing.
Beautiful scenery, salt flats were interesting to see. Not too crowded either, at times it was a bit busy around the waterholes.
My first safari did not disappoint!

Annette   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2015

Email Annette  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

So many animals, and a huge park that is very easy to navigate.

TwiGGyAth   –  
Italy IT
Visited: July 2014 Reviewed: May 1, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

dry season is best if you want to easily catch animals around the water ponds.
Etosha is easy to drive and go around and there are a lot of animals and birds to see

Dean Visited: October 2014 Reviewed: May 8, 2015

One of the last great wilderness region ..... i could go back there again and again !
Overall rating
5/5

I had always wanted to visit Etosha ao i finally decided to do it. It was everything i expected and will keep the memories forever. Im a keen photographer and we saw plenty of wildlife on the wide open spaces. If i could, i would go back to Namibia and Etosha year after year.

Franck Giraud   –  
France FR
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: May 10, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Raul Virto   –  
Spain ES
Visited: October 2012 Reviewed: May 26, 2015

Email Raul Virto  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

Diverse and high quantity of wild life. We travelled with a bird lover and she tought us about several different birds.

sangre vista   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Jul 3, 2015

Email sangre vista  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Ethosha National Park should be at the top of your list if you visit southern Africa
Overall rating
5/5

The quantity and variety of wildlife in Etosha is outstanding. Other than the lion, we saw all of the Big Five and the Ugly Five. There are numerous water holes throughout the park, some of which are kept full with pumps, so even in the dry season the wildlife gather. We saw countless elephants, with a highlight of our visit being the youngsters playing in the water at the feet of the adults. We also witnessed a cheetah lying in wait as a herd of springbok wandered toward the water hole that he had staked out, and saw his (unsuccessful) attack. The Etosha Pan is a stunning place, with no clear horizon visible in places. Away from the Pan, the scenery is quite varied and lovely. We stayed two nights at Mushara, with very nice accommodations and two guided tours (morning and evening) to familiarize ourselves with the area. Our last night was at Andersson's Camp after a self-drive day through the park. The accommodations there offer a tented camp experience, and the water hole at the lodge offers a blind for close up photography of the wildlife and birds. Don't miss Etosha.

susan yeomans   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Jul 5, 2015

Email susan yeomans  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Etosha: a truly special place
Overall rating
5/5

Etosha is a truly special safari destination, from the other worldly beauty of the pan to the up close and personal viewing of wildlife at the waterholes; it is an unforgettable experience that calls you back.
Many waterholes offer parking very close to the action - great for both the wildlife viewing and wildlife photography. It's important to do research both before going and whilst on the trip (from the sightings books in the camps within the Park). This will maximise your chances of seeing the wildlife you are looking for. On our two trips to the park we've been rewarded with multiple sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, hyena, Martial Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Battaleur Eagle, numerous other raptors and birds and an abundance of grazing animals. The camps in the park are good but not luxury camps, but allow quick access to the inner areas of the park for wildlife viewing (vegetarians like me have to muddle through on food - but this is more than made up for by the wildlife).

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