3 Days Etosha National Park Big Five Namibia Safari
This 3 Days Etosha National Park Big Five Namibia Safari takes you to Etosha National Park. This wildlife haven is home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino alongside a stunning array of other animals. Experience exhilarating game drives through vast salt pans and waterholes while staying in comfortable accommodations. With expert guides leading you through each safari, this is a perfect opportunity to explore the best of Namibia’s wildlife.
Your Namibia Safari adventure combines comfortable lodge accommodations with thrilling game drives led by experienced guides who know exactly where to find the park's famous inhabitants. From elephants and rhinos to lions and leopards, Etosha offers unparalleled opportunities to witness Africa's most magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
During this immersive Namibia Safari experience, you'll discover why Etosha, meaning "Great White Place" in the local Oshindonga language, has earned its reputation as one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries. The park's unique geography and sparse vegetation make it ideal for spotting animals, especially during the dry season when wildlife concentrates around the waterholes.
Tour highlights
Experience the renowned Etosha salt pan, spanning over 4,800 square kilometers
Search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo)
Visit multiple waterholes, including famous Okaukuejo and Halali
Witness spectacular wildlife interactions at close range
Comfortable accommodations at a premium Etosha lodge
Expert guides with extensive local knowledge
Stunning photography opportunities at sunrise and sunset
Chance to see rare desert-adapted species
Price Includes:
- All Etosha National Park entry fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled game drives and activities as mentioned
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at the specified lodge
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Namibia Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and drinks other than water
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive
Your Namibia Safari begins with a 415 km journey from Windhoek to Etosha National Park, approximately a 4.5-hour drive through Namibia's breathtaking landscapes. Upon reaching Andersson Gate, your Namibia Safari experience continues with check-in at your lodge located near Okaukuejo, the park's main rest camp. The afternoon Namibia Safari activity features a 3-hour game drive exploring the southern section of Etosha, where elephants and rhinos frequently gather around the Nebrownii and Gemsbokvlakte waterholes.
- Day2Full-Day Etosha National Park Safari
Day two of your Namibia Safari starts at dawn with a hearty breakfast before embarking on a full-day exploration of Etosha's central region, including the famous Fischer's Pan area. Your Namibia Safari guide will navigate approximately 120 km of game-viewing routes through diverse habitats, stopping at legendary waterholes like Goas and Kalkheuwel. The immersive Namibia Safari experience includes a picnic lunch at Halali rest camp, followed by afternoon game viewing around the productive Rietfontein and Salvadora regions.
- Day3Early Morning Safari and Departure
The final day of your Namibia Safari features a sunrise game drive to Ombika Plains, where predators are often spotted returning from night hunts. This concluding Namibia Safari excursion focuses on areas you haven't yet explored, maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities in the western section of the park. After approximately 3 hours of game viewing, your Namibia Safari concludes with a farewell breakfast at the lodge before beginning the return journey to Windhoek, arriving by late afternoon.