Etosha Safaris
Experience The Diversity Of Wildlife And Birdlife On A Safari To The Incredible Etosha National Park In Namibia
A selection of our more popular safari options to one of Africa's most celebrated National Parks that covers 22 270 km² and offers a diversity of wildlife and birdlife like nothing else in Namibia. Etosha National Park is an exciting and unique destination, dotted with waterholes that attract wildlife year-round and dominated by the vastness of Etosha Pan.
A diverse Etosha landscape consisting of salt pans, grassy plains, acacia woodland and scrubland makes this park such a special place so close to civilisation. A wildlife destination, Etosha National Park should and must be on all safari itineraries when visiting Namibia.
Planning a safari to Namibia and looking for the best safaris and destinations? Look no further! Etosha National Park is one of the most celebrated destinations in all of Africa, and for good reason. Etosha offers an amazing diversity of wildlife and birdlife that you won't find anywhere else in Namibia.
Make sure to put Etosha on your itinerary - it's an experience you'll never forget. With so many different Etosha National Park safaris to choose from, we know you'll find the perfect option for you. We can also tailor-make a custom safari itinerary based around your budget, expectations and available time frame.
Book your safaris and holidays to the amazing Etosha Park of Namibia today on our website!
The Best In Safaris To Etosha National Park
Affordable Namibia
This Safari is Tailor-made Rates On request
Eleven days on the road through Namibia's highlights. Watch game gather at the waterholes of Etosha National Park, explore the Waterberg Plateau and the rugged landscapes of Damaraland, then head for the coast at Swakopmund before finishing among the red dunes of Sossusvlei, deep in the Namib Desert.
Classic Namibia Safari
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A 12-day serviced mobile camping safari through Namibia's classic highlights. The crew sets up your camps in Etosha National Park, Damaraland and the Namib Desert, with hotel nights in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Your guide drives and the camp team cooks, leaving your days for Etosha's waterholes, Damaraland's rock country and the dunes of Sossusvlei.
Discover Kaokoland Safari
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A 12-day guided camping safari through Namibia's wild north-west. Look for desert-adapted elephant, spend time with the Ovahimba and learn about their way of life, and follow the Kunene River to Epupa Falls. The route also takes in Etosha National Park, the dramatic landscapes of Damaraland and the rugged wilderness of Kaokoland.
Experience Namibia
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This 18-day guided safari covers Namibia's highlights: the red dunes of the Kalahari and Namib, coastal Swakopmund, and the rock engravings and desert-adapted elephants of Damaraland. It also takes in game viewing in Etosha National Park and a visit to the AfriCat Foundation.
Great Namibian Journey
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A 14-day fly-and-drive safari through some of Namibia's most dramatic landscapes, staying in luxury lodges. Expect memorable wildlife encounters, rewarding photography and experienced guides throughout. A fine choice for nature lovers and photographers who want comfort as well as wilderness.
Highlights Of Namibia
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This 10-day guided safari links Namibia's best-known places: the Kalahari, the red dunes of the Namib, the German colonial town of Swakopmund and the rock landscapes of Damaraland. It finishes with game viewing at Etosha's waterholes.
Namibia Explorer
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18 days of self-drive adventure, exploring at your own pace. From the deep south to the far north, this is our most popular self-drive safari in Namibia. Cross the Kalahari, climb the towering dunes of the Namib, explore rugged Damaraland and finish among the waterholes of Etosha National Park, with a different landscape around every bend.
Namibia Fly
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A 5-day flying safari between Namibia's headline destinations. See the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, fly along the Skeleton Coast and its shipwreck-strewn shores, and stay on the remote Kunene River. The trip ends with game viewing in Etosha National Park.
Namibia North
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Discover Namibia's landscapes and wildlife on an 11-day self-drive safari. Begin on the Swakopmund coast, where the dunes meet the Atlantic, then head inland to Damaraland's rock art and desert-adapted wildlife. Your journey culminates at Etosha National Park, famous for its vast salt pan and plentiful animal sightings, all explored at your own pace.
Namibia Northern Swing
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This 7-day guided safari covers Namibia's north: Okonjati Wildlife Sanctuary, the plains and waterholes of Etosha National Park, the rugged Kaokoveld and the rock formations of Damaraland. It ends on the coast at Swakopmund.
Namibia Panorama
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An 11-day self-drive that starts in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, where the red dunes of Sossusvlei are at their most photogenic at sunrise and sunset. Spend time in Swakopmund, known for its German colonial architecture and adventure sports, then search Damaraland for desert-adapted black rhino and elephant before finishing at Etosha National Park's waterholes.
Namibian Deserts & Wildlife
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A 9-day flying safari across Namibia's highlights, from desert landscapes to wildlife-rich plains. You can join a scheduled departure or have the trip tailor-made around you. Every stay combines comfort with a genuine safari atmosphere.
Namibian Highlights
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A 10-day flying safari linking the Namib Desert, coastal Swakopmund, the rugged landscapes of Damaraland and the wildlife of Etosha National Park. Nights are split between safari camps set in nature and comfortable hotels.
Northern Namibia Classic
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Explore Namibia at your own pace on this captivating 10-day classic self-drive. Travel from the dunes of the Namib-Naukluft National Park to the coastal charm of Swakopmund and on to the big game country of Etosha National Park. Along the way you stay in hand-picked guesthouses, hotels, lodges and safari camps that offer excellent value, without breaking the bank.
Northern Namibia Family Safari
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A 9-day self-drive safari designed with the whole family in mind. Journey through Namibia's north, from the wildlife of Etosha National Park to the rugged landscapes and Himba culture of Kaokoland and the haunting beauty of the Skeleton Coast, all at your own pace. For an aerial view, add an optional light-aircraft excursion over the desert.
Northern Namibia Journey
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A 7-day self-drive through Namibia's north, taking in Etosha, Kaokoland and the Skeleton Coast. Drive across open plains, between rugged mountains and down to a dramatic coastline, staying in lodges with wonderful views. Look out for desert-adapted elephant and abundant birdlife, and learn about the traditions and way of life of the region's semi-nomadic Himba people.
Windhoek to Victoria Falls Safari
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A 15-day safari across northern Namibia and into Botswana's Chobe National Park, ending at Victoria Falls. See the dunes and endless horizons of the Namib Desert, coastal Swakopmund where the Atlantic meets the desert, and the wildlife of Etosha National Park. Then follow the rivers of the far north-east before crossing to Chobe and the Falls.
Etosha Safari FAQs
What kinds of Etosha safari can I book?
You can explore Etosha on a self-drive safari, a camping safari, a lodge-based accommodated safari or a fly-in safari. Our Etosha itineraries run from a five-day flying safari to 18-day journeys across the country, and every one is tailor-made, so the route, pace and lodges can all be changed to suit you.
Can I drive myself in Etosha?
Yes. There is no requirement to hire a guide in Etosha, so you can game-drive in your own vehicle on the park's road network, moving between waterholes at your own pace. You must stay on the roads, remain in your car except at fenced camps and designated rest stops, and be inside a rest camp or out of the park by sunset.
Can I go on guided game drives in Etosha?
Yes. Namibia Wildlife Resorts runs guided morning, afternoon and night drives from its rest camps inside the park, including Okaukuejo and Namutoni, and many lodges outside the gates run their own guided drives into Etosha. On a self-drive safari, you can add a guided drive or two alongside your own outings.
Where does Etosha fit on a Namibia itinerary?
Etosha is usually the wildlife leg in Namibia's north, paired with Damaraland, Swakopmund and the dunes of Sossusvlei. Some of our itineraries continue north-west into Kaokoland, the Kunene River and the Skeleton Coast, and one heads east through Namibia's far north-east to Chobe and Victoria Falls.
Can I fly in to Etosha?
Yes. Several of our Etosha itineraries travel by light aircraft, including Namibia Fly, Namibian Deserts & Wildlife, Namibian Highlights and the Great Namibian Journey, a fly-and-drive combination. Flying links Etosha with the Namib, Swakopmund, Damaraland, the Skeleton Coast or the Kunene River, depending on the route you choose.
Is there an Etosha safari for families?
Yes. Our Northern Namibia Family Safari is a nine-day self-drive designed with families in mind, combining Etosha's wildlife with Kaokoland and the Skeleton Coast, with a light-aircraft excursion as an option. We can also tailor our other Etosha itineraries around a family; minimum ages are set by each lodge and activity, so we check them when planning.
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