Etosha National Park
Namibia · Oshikoto · 1100 m
Description
Etosha National Park in northern Namibia is one of Africa’s most important wildlife reserves and one of Southern Africa’s most impressive safari destinations. Covering around 23,000 km², the park is renowned for the vast Etosha Pan, sweeping savanna landscapes, and exceptional wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. Natural and artificial waterholes provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, while several rest camps feature floodlit waterholes that allow visitors to observe animals after dark. The shimmering salt pan, open landscapes, abundant wildlife, and excellent infrastructure for self-drive safaris make Etosha National Park one of Namibia’s premier nature and safari destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 7 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – September
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Etosha Safari & Waterhole Game Viewing
- Etosha Pan
- Okaukuejo Floodlit Waterhole
- Etosha Self-Drive Safari
- Black Rhino Watching
- Elephant Herds at Etosha Waterholes
- Lion Watching
- Springbok, Zebra & Wildebeest Herds
- Halali Moringa Waterhole
- Namutoni Klein Namutoni Waterhole
- Chudop Waterhole
- Goas Waterhole
- Gemsbokvlakte Waterhole
- Nebrownii Waterhole
- Okondeka Waterhole & Etosha Pan View
- Olifantsbad Waterhole
- Rietfontein Waterhole
- Salvadora Waterhole
- Okerfontein Waterhole
- Fischer's Pan
- Etosha Pan Lookout
- Namutoni Fort
- Halali Tweekoppies Viewpoint
- Dolomite Camp Wildlife Area
- Western Etosha Game Drives
- Eastern Etosha Game Drives
- Etosha Guided Game Drives
- Etosha Bird Watching
- Flamingos on Etosha Pan (January - April)
- Etosha Wildlife at Waterholes (May - October)