Etosha Safari – Tailor-Made Namibia Safari Itineraries

Etosha National Park is Namibia’s premier wildlife destination. At almost 9000 square miles, it is also one of Africa’s largest national parks.

Etosha, meaning “Great White Place”, is dominated by a massive mineral pan (the Etosha pan) that covers more than 5000 square miles, about 25% of the park. The pan is part of the Kalahari Basin, the floor of which was formed around 1000 million years ago. During the drier months, between June and November, water points exert a magnetic pull on the big game herds, and the concentration of game around waterholes can be an incredible sight.

Flock of flamingos gathered at a waterhole in the Etosha salt pans, Namibia

Herd of zebras drinking at a waterhole in Etosha National Park, Namibia

Two giraffes with crossed necks grazing among thornbushes in Etosha National Park, Namibia

Why visit Etosha National Park?

Etosha is home to a plentiful array of game, from elephant, giraffe and zebra to rare and endangered species such as the black rhino, black-faced impala, tssesebe and gemsbok. It's worth noting that roads (road, really) throughout Etosha are paved, which can make it feel a bit tame.

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Etosha is home to a plentiful array of game, from elephant, giraffe and zebra to rare and endangered species such as the black rhino, black-faced impala, tssesebe and gemsbok. It's worth noting that roads (road, really) throughout Etosha are paved, which can make it feel a bit tame.
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We always advocate that clients take advantage of the private conservancies around the national park (particularly Onguma and Ongava). They provide a more wild and exclusive game-viewing experience while still offering full access to the national park itself. This is particularly important in July and August when Etosha can be crowded.
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We also recommend staying on both the Eastern and Western sides of the park in private reserves, as well as spending a day or a day and night driving through the center of the park.

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Other areas to explore

A visit to Etosha puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Namibia.

Namibia's Central Highlands

Between Namibia’s capital of Windhoek and Etosha National Park lies the Central Highlands, a region of gentle rolling hills and private game reserves.

Damaraland

South of the Skeleton Coast and Hoanib River lies Damaraland, one of the most interesting and beautiful areas of Namibia.

Windhoek

Windhoek, Namibia‘s capital city, is located in a basin between the Khomas Highlands and the Auas and Eros mountains.

A group of greater flamingos stands in warm-toned shallow water at Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Swakopmund and Walvis Bay

Swakopmund is Namibia‘s second biggest town and one of the most surreal and unique destinations in the country. Think: Germany meeting the African desert next to the ocean.

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