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 experience combines luxury accommodation with expertly guided game drives across Etosha's varied terrain, from the vast Etosha Pan (locally known as "the great white place") to acacia-dotted savannahs. Each day brings new adventures as you track the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—across this ancient landscape.
This immersive Namibia Safari is designed to maximize wildlife encounters while providing authentic insights into Namibia's rich natural heritage and conservation efforts. With comfortable accommodations at strategically located lodges and expert guides who know Etosha intimately, you'll experience the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation throughout your journey.
Tour highlights
Expert-guided game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles
Opportunities to spot the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife
Visit to the famous Etosha Pan, spanning 4,800 square kilometers
Spectacular bird watching with over 340 species
Comfortable accommodations at premium safari lodges
Traditional Namibian cuisine under the African stars
Professional wildlife photography opportunities
Magical sunrises and sunsets over the African savannah
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled game drives and activities
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at specified lodges
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Namibia Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond the provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive
Your Namibia Safari begins with a scenic 415 km journey from Windhoek to Etosha National Park, taking approximately 4.5 hours through Namibia's dramatic landscapes. Upon arrival at your lodge near Anderson Gate (Okaukuejo), your Namibia Safari experience continues with a delicious lunch featuring local flavors. The afternoon Namibia Safari activity introduces you to Etosha's southern region, where herds of springbok and zebra roam the golden plains while lions rest in the shade of acacia trees.
- Day2Full-Day Safari in Etosha National Park
Awaken to the sounds of the African bush as your Namibia Safari Day begins with a pre-dawn game drive to witness predators completing their nightly hunts around the Okondeka waterhole. This full-day Namibia Safari adventure takes you across the vast expanse of the Etosha Pan, where mirages dance on the horizon and wildlife congregates at life-giving waterholes. Your afternoon Namibia Safari continues after a restful midday break, focusing on the legendary Halali area, known for elusive leopard sightings and massive elephant herds coming to drink.
- Day3Early Morning Safari and Departure
The final day of your Namibia Safari starts with a magical sunrise game drive to the eastern reaches of Namutoni, historically a German fort now surrounded by wildlife-rich plains. Your Namibia Safari guide navigates through the Fischer's Pan area, where cheetahs stalk across open grasslands in the golden morning light. As your Namibia Safari draws to a close, enjoy a farewell breakfast before the 415 km return journey to Windhoek, departing Etosha by noon to reach the capital by late afternoon.