3 Days Etosha Park Guided Camping Namibia Safari
This 3 Days Etosha Park Guided Camping Namibia Safari will take you on a camping safari to Etosha National Park, which spans an area of 22,270km² (5,600mi²), with approximately 5,000km² (1,900mi²) consisting of saline depressions or pans. The largest of these is the Etosha Pan, which can be categorized as a saline desert in its own right. Located in the Owambo Basin on the northwestern edge of the Namibian Kalahari Desert, the Etosha Pan was part of a vast shallow lake until about 3 million years ago. The Park is home to a variety of species, including the endemic black-faced impala.
During your Camping Namibia Safari experience, you'll explore the central and southern sections of this 22,270 km² park, home to 114 mammal species and 340 bird species. Your expert guide will enhance your wildlife encounters by sharing intimate knowledge of animal behavior and tracking techniques, creating unforgettable moments under Namibia's famous starry skies.
Your Camping Namibia Safari adventure includes comfortable camping at Okaukuejo Resort, renowned for its illuminated waterhole where nocturnal wildlife viewing continues long after sunset. From elephants and rhinos to lions and rare desert-adapted species, each day brings discoveries as you immerse yourself in the authentic African bush experience that only a Camping Namibia Safari can provide.
Tour highlights
Expert-guided game drives throughout Etosha National Park
Nocturnal wildlife viewing at Okaukuejo's famous floodlit waterhole
Comfortable camping under Namibia's spectacular starry skies
Potential sightings of the "Big 4" (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino)
Authentic safari cuisine prepared over an open fire
Visit to various wildlife-rich waterholes across the park
Exploration of different ecological zones within Etosha
Cultural shopping opportunity at the Okahandja wood carvers market
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees and conservation levies
- All camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- All scheduled game drives and activities
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives and transfers
- Full board accommodation (all meals from lunch day 1 to breakfast day 3)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide and camp assistant
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Camping fees at designated sites
- 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
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Tips for staff and guides
- Sleeping bags (available for rent)
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick up from Windhoek and Transfer to Etosha National Park
Your Camping Namibia Safari begins with a 9:00 AM pickup from your Windhoek accommodation, followed by a scenic 415 km journey northward through Namibia's captivating landscapes, taking approximately 4-5 hours. This Camping Namibia Safari Day includes traversing the picturesque Otjiwarongo region before reaching Okaukuejo Resort's campsite in southern Etosha by mid-afternoon, where your guide will establish camp while you enjoy refreshments. The evening Camping Namibia Safari activity features your first game drive to nearby waterholes such as Nebrownii and Okondeka, known in local Oshiwambo language as "Omulunga wonomgongo" (Place of Predators), before returning to camp for a delicious fireside dinner under the star-studded Namibian sky.
- Day2Game Drive in Etosha National Park
Wake to the sounds of wilderness on your Camping Namibia Safari for a hearty breakfast before departing at 7:00 AM for a full-day exploration covering approximately 120-150 km through Etosha's diverse habitats. This immersive Camping Namibia Safari experience takes you eastward toward Halali Resort, visiting famed waterholes including Goas, Rietfontein, and Salvadora, where elephants and plains game gather in impressive numbers. Your afternoon Camping Namibia Safari adventure continues with visits to the spectacular viewpoint at Etosha Pan lookout before returning to Okaukuejo for sunset game viewing at the illuminated waterhole, where rhinos often make appearances while you enjoy another memorable fireside dinner prepared by your expert guide.
- Day3Etosha National Park to Windhoek (Departure)
The final day of your Camping Namibia Safari begins with an early breakfast before breaking camp and enjoying one last game drive toward Andersson Gate, covering approximately 30 km and lasting about 2 hours. Your Camping Namibia Safari journey back to Windhoek spans 415 km, taking approximately 4-5 hours with a cultural stop at Okahandja's famous woodcarvers market, known locally as "Omatjete wOvahimba" (Crafts of the People). This Camping Namibia Safari concludes with an afternoon drop-off at either your Windhoek accommodation or Hosea Kutako International Airport, leaving you with lasting memories of Namibia's spectacular wildlife and landscapes that will call you back to Africa's wilderness.