7 Days Classic Namibia Safari to Etosha National Park
Our 7 Days Classic Namibia Safari to Etosha National Park focuses on wildlife and it's mainly for animal lovers. You will be staying inside the Etosha National Park, implying game drives after game drives. All three camps have floodlit waterholes; hence, one has 24-hour access to them. The tour covers the usual route for the park. 114 mammal species and over 350 bird species are distributed over vegetation types ranging from dwarf shrub savanna, Kalahari Woodlands in the east, and grasslands. Game drives are mainly conducted around waterholes.
Your Namibia Safari journey begins in Windhoek before traversing approximately 400km northward to the expansive salt pans and surrounding savannahs of Etosha, known locally as "Etosha-pan" or "Great White Place." The exclusive lodges throughout your Namibia Safari serve as perfect bases for daily game drives and nocturnal wildlife viewing, creating a comprehensive exploration of this ancient wildlife haven.
This immersive Namibia Safari experience is enhanced by expert guides who share their profound knowledge of Etosha's complex ecosystems while ensuring memorable encounters with the park's diverse wildlife. From the drier southern plains to the lusher eastern sectors with their numerous springs and waterholes, each day reveals new wonders across the changing landscapes of this magnificent wilderness.
Tour highlights
Complete exploration of Etosha's three distinct regions
24-hour access to illuminated waterholes at speciality lodges
Guided night drive in Eastern Etosha
Close encounters with endemic species, including black-faced impala
Opportunity to spot all of Africa's iconic big cats
Observation of elephants and rhinos at active waterholes
Birdwatching for regional specialities like Bare-cheeked Babblers
Spectacular views across the famous Etosha salt pan
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- 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
- Night drive in Eastern Etosha
- 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 provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Transfer to Etosha National Park - South
Your Namibia Safari begins with a morning pickup from Windhoek, followed by a scenic 415km drive (approximately 4-5 hours) north to the southern entrance of Etosha National Park at Andersson Gate. This introductory Namibia Safari Day includes your first game drive across the "Koakoveld" plains, where you'll encounter desert-adapted wildlife amid scattered acacia trees. Your Namibia Safari experience continues with arrival at your lodge near Okaukuejo, where you'll enjoy dinner before optional night wildlife viewing at the famous floodlit waterhole, known locally as "Okutala" (meeting place).
- Day2Game Drive in Etosha National Park - South
Wake before dawn on your Namibia Safari to the distant roars of lions and depart for an early morning game drive through the southern plains of Etosha, lasting approximately 3-4 hours. Your Namibia Safari adventure continues with encounters with Etosha's famous desert-adapted elephants and rhinos around the Ombika and Nebrownii waterholes, located 15-20km from your lodge. The afternoon Namibia Safari activity focuses on a game drive to the expansive Etosha Pan viewpoint, where the shimmering white salt flats stretch endlessly to the horizon, creating mirages that dance in the African heat.
- Day3Morning game drive in Central Etosha National Park
Today's Namibia Safari explores the central region of Etosha, starting with a morning game drive before a 75km eastward journey (approximately 2 hours including wildlife stops) to your next accommodation. This exciting Namibia Safari Day offers opportunities to spot lions and leopards in the hilly mopane woodlands of "Ondundozonanandana" (area of high hills). Your Namibia Safari continues in the afternoon with a game drive around Halali, where the unique combination of limestone ridges and dense vegetation harbors elusive cats and offers excellent birding opportunities for regional specialties.
- Day4Game Drive in Eastern Etosha National Park
Your Namibia Safari ventures further east today with a 70km drive (approximately 1.5 hours plus game viewing stops) to the eastern sector known as "Namutoni," named after the historic German fort that anchors this region. This full-day Namibia Safari expedition takes you past numerous natural springs, including the famous Kalkheuwel, Goas, and Klein Namutoni waterholes, where diverse wildlife congregates in impressive numbers. The evening Namibia Safari activity includes an exclusive night drive with park rangers, offering rare glimpses of nocturnal species, including aardwolf, bat-eared fox, and hunting predators.
- Day5Sunrise game drive to Fischer's Pan in Eastern Etosha National Park
The fifth day of your Namibia Safari begins with a sunrise game drive to Fischer's Pan, located 25km northeast of Namutoni Fort, a seasonal wetland that attracts thousands of flamingos after good rains. Your immersive Namibia Safari experience continues with exploration of the Andoni Plains, where vast grasslands support large herds of zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala found only in northwestern Namibia. The afternoon Namibia Safari drive takes you to the secluded Twee Palms waterhole, known for exceptional predator sightings and dramatic hunting interactions.
- Day6Game Drive in Eastern Etosha National Park near King Nehale Gate
Today's Namibia Safari focuses on the northeastern boundary of Etosha near King Nehale Gate, approximately 34km from your lodge, where the transition between arid savannah and the greener Owamboland creates unique wildlife viewing opportunities. This diverse Namibia Safari Day includes visiting a series of springs along the eastern pan edge, known locally as "Ovayongeya" (line of water), where elephants dig for fresh water and predators wait in ambush. Your final evening Namibia Safari activity offers another opportunity for night wildlife observation at your lodge's illuminated waterhole, where the rhythm of Africa's wilderness unfolds under starlit skies.
- Day7Return to Windhoek and End of Tour
The final day of your Namibia Safari begins with a farewell morning game drive near your lodge before beginning the 540km journey (approximately 6 hours) back to Windhoek. Your transformative Namibia Safari experience concludes with a scenic drive through the heartland of Namibia, passing through Tsumeb, known as the "gateway to the north," and Otjiwarongo with its cheetah conservation centers. Reflecting on your incredible Namibia Safari adventure, you'll arrive in Windhoek by late afternoon, carrying memories of Etosha's remarkable wildlife and landscapes that will last a lifetime.