Category Etosha Park Game Viewing

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Etosha Game Drives: The 12 Best Trips Compared

12 reviewed

Etosha rewards patience at a waterhole far more than distance covered, and the itineraries differ wildly on that point. This page sorts the day drives from the two and three night camps, notes which ones catch the dawn and dusk shifts at Okaukuejo and Halali, and gives you prices, vehicle types and group sizes for each.

Etosha National Park: Full or Half-Day Game Drive

Etosha National Park: Full or Half-Day Game Drive - Getting In: Anderson Gate, Early Entry, and Your Actual Morning

1.Etosha National Park: Full or Half-Day Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 175 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $123Our pick

Open 4x4 Etosha safari from Anderson Gate with a local guide, warm poncho, and flexible routes for elephants, lions, and more.

“I loved this ride . We managed to see a whole lot of animals . Guide was patient , helpful in moving the car always for the best shot, and giving information about the different species. Great value !”

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ETOSHA PARK SAFARI with local guides in 9-seater 4x4s

ETOSHA PARK SAFARI with local guides in 9-seater 4x4s - Your 9-seater 4x4: visibility is the real upgrade

2.ETOSHA PARK SAFARI with local guides in 9-seater 4x4s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $127Top rated

Etosha Pan safari in a raised 9-seater 4x4 with local guides, blankets, and pickup. Spend time spotting wildlife around the pan.

“Had a fantastic time with our guide Lazarus. I can not stress how many times he did his best to make sure we had a phenomenal time at the park. I highly recommend this tour and be warned, Etosha can be very hot and dry and the roads there are not great. So be ready for Read more”

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3 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari

3 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari - The Swakopmund Departure and the Day One Drive Into Etosha

3.3 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $634

A 3-day budget camping safari from Swakopmund to Etosha, with sunrise drives, flood-lit waterholes, and a Windhoek craft-market finale.

“The trip started off with a busdrive to get to Etosha. On the way to there we saw already some giraffes, warthogs and some springboks. Once we arrived we put up the tent and had some free time while the guide was preparing food. The fRead more”

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6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari

6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari - Price and Value: What $1,355.66 Covers, and What It Does Not

4.6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,355

Budget camping safari from Windhoek to Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha, with guided game drives and national park fees.

“As someone who has never camped I was a little nervous, I shouldn’t have been. Raymond our guide is simply excellent at his job and made us feel very comfortable. Nothing felt budget. He showed us how to put up the tents which is super qRead more”

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Safari in Etosha national park with professional tour guides born in Etosha.

Safari in Etosha national park with professional tour guides born in Etosha. - The day’s flow: from Etosha Pan to the Big Four hotspots

5.Safari in Etosha national park with professional tour guides born in Etosha.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $127

Etosha safari with local Etosha-born guides, open-sided vehicle, salt pan views and watering holes. Small groups, water included.

“My experience with Yavola was fantastic! Oscar contacted me prior to ensure confirmation & Isaak was at the gate early to pick me up as planned. Isaak is not only friendly & funny but extremely knowledgeable about the animals, the environment & all matters related to EtRead more”

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Etosha National Park: Full or Half-Day Game Drive

Etosha National Park: Full or Half-Day Game Drive - Getting In: Anderson Gate, Early Entry, and Your Actual Morning

9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei Camping and Lodge Safari

9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei Camping and Lodge Safari - Day 1 in Namibia: Windhoek pickup, Okahandja crafts, and Mount Etjo rhino country

4-Day Etosha And Swakopmund Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek

4-Day Etosha And Swakopmund Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek - Day 1: Otjiwarongo Supplies, Etosha Gate at 2pm, and Halali’s Night Waterhole

8.4-Day Etosha And Swakopmund Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $1,298

A 4-day Namibia mix of big cat game drives in Etosha, desert coast stops, and beachy Swakopmund, ending with Walvis Bay flamingos.

“Strongly recommend. The Etosha portion of the tour provided many opportunities to see animals, and the accommodations were excellent throughout. Our guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. Swakopmund and Walvis Bay provided a very different view of Namibia from the park.”

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Etosha Express Safari 3 Days / 2 Nights

Etosha Express Safari 3 Days / 2 Nights - Okaukuejo waterhole mornings and Etosha Pan time

9.Etosha Express Safari 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,045

A 3-day private Etosha safari from Windhoek, with meals and lodging included, waterhole wildlife drives, and stops like Okahandja.

“Shawn was our driver and guide and from the moment he picked us up from our hotel he made sure we had a great trip. It was a long drive from Windhoek but we had plenty of stops including one for lunch. We stayed at the Etosha Omusati Lodge which was lovely. Nice Read more”

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Etosha National Park: Himba Village Cultural Tour

Etosha National Park: Himba Village Cultural Tour - Meeting the Himba: What You Will See in the Village Courtyards

10.Etosha National Park: Himba Village Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64Best value

A short Himba village tour near Etosha, with guided cultural learning, village walks, red ochre stories, and craft time.

“Výlet předražený, jedná se pouze o cca 30 minutový transfer do vesnice a zpět. Vstupné není v ceně a ani nikde není uvedeno, že se platí 300 NAD za osobu. Vesnice a počínání “domodců” vypadá nepřirozeně, spíše jde o divadlo pro turisty”

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From Windhoek: 3-Day Etosha with Lodge Accommodation

From Windhoek: 3-Day Etosha with Lodge Accommodation - Pickup, small group size, and what the schedule really feels like

3 Day Camping tour at Etosha National Park

3 Day Camping tour at Etosha National Park - Day 1 at Okaukuejo: arriving, setting up camp, then hunting at the floodlit waterhole

12.3 Day Camping tour at Etosha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $850

3-day Etosha camping safari from Windhoek with a guide, park fees, meals, and multiple game drives including Okaukuejo’s floodlit waterhole.

“Our tour with Fillemon was amazing! We did Sossusvlei, Etosha, Swakop and Spitzkoppe. Camping was great! Fillemon did everything to make our time unforgettable. Thanks for that again! And definitely see you again!”

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