Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading on safari in etosha national park, namibia my. Etosha national park offers a variety of accommodation options and spectacular wildlife viewing. Etosha national park is another one of these many fantastic safari destinations. On the way, you will stop in otjiwarongo to fill up with petrol and get provisions.
If you are looking for etosha national park holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of lodge, guest house, selfcatering holiday accommodation in etosha national park and surrounds. Etosha national park is a national park in northwestern namibia. These camps offer accommodation in chalets or double rooms, and the campsites provide you with the opportunity to get back intouch with nature. The photographers guide to etosha national park by mario. Inside namibias etosha national park your ultimate safari. Dolomite was the first camp built on the western side of etosha national park. Please be specific about type of accommodation you require per camp. Take yourself on a selfdrive in etosha or go on a guided game drive. Combining modern comfort and traditional african style, the accommodations includes a restaurant, 2 pools plus a kiddie pool as well as a curio shop.
In order to make the enquiry process more efficient please note the following. Despite this, the etosha national park is considered one of the best places to go on safari in southern africa and for good reason. Camping in namibia 10 day adventure camping in namibia is an amazing 10 days of etosha national park, bushman art galleries, swakopmund, sossusvlei, sesriem, the namib desert. Ihaha in chobe, xakanaxa and south gate in moremi are booked via kwalate safaris. On safari in etosha national park, namibia my color friends book 5 kindle edition by poulton, s. Book etosha national park namutoni gate vacation packages. If you book with viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. In addition to prociding uptodate information about etosha, we can help you book your ideal accommodation and safari package. The park offers some of the best game viewings in southern africa. Offering views of the african bush savannah, the rooms at the lodge are airconditioned and feature a small veranda, as well as teaandcoffee making facilities and a safe.
Most of the lodges have private decks or verandas to observe the pristine landscape. It is namibias prime wildlife location and home to a large variety of mammals and birds. What makes this park unique is the floodlit waterholes at all the main camps. When to book etosha etosha national park forum tripadvisor.
Complete guide to selfdrive etosha national park anywhere we. After leaving south africa where we are spending 9 nights in kgalagadi tp, we are spending 2nights at desert camp in sossusvlei then moving to damaraland staying at mowani. Waterberg resort waterberg plateau mountain top camp. Etosha national park gondwana etosha safari lodge 4. The gondwana etosha safari camp, which nestles between outjo and okaukuejo near the etosha national park in namibia. You probably will have to wait until december 2012 to book nwr in etosha because of their reservations system, you should be able to book now through an agent just to reserve the space, but the prices will not be finalised until may or june 20 as november 20 is the beginning of the new 2014 price range if that makes any sense whatsoever. Unlike other parks in africa, where you can spend days looking for animals, etoshas charm lies in its ability to bring the animals to you. Jul 29, 2014 you can book camping and get permits for any of the kuiseb and tinkas campsites at the nwrmet office at sesriemsossusvlei, in swakopmund or from the koedoesrus campsite in the naukluft mountain zebra park. It was designated as wildschutzgebiet in 1958, and was elevated to the status of a national park in 1967 by an act of parliament of the republic of south africa. You shall depart the city via the b1 to the north, embarking on an adventure to the world famous etosha national park. The driving is very easy as the road between windhoek and etosha is one of the few sealed roads in the country but if you are going to explore more of the country read our driving in namibia post for tips on whether to hire a 2wd or 4.
Photo credits special thanks goes to montse garcia, ongava game reserve, onguma game reserve and the mushara collection. Every unit features a private bathroom with a shower. Hi, although im not going in near future but following gemmas advice here i sent some test emails to nwr, a few private lodges and car hire companies. Considered one of the largest national parks on the globe and home to over 114 mammal and 340 bird species, this wildlife haven is one of the most easily accessible and adored places to visit in. Very detailed info about the various park waterholes, animals likely to be there, times of day, where to park, etc. We have booked accommodation in kgalagadi tp as availability was disappearing for october every day we. If thats not possible, book some places with free cancellation. Etosha national park accommodationbook your lodge accommodation. We want 3 nights at one site and then a couple more at two other sites within the park. Top 10 hotels closest to etosha national park anderson gate. We will depart the capital of namibia, windhoek at 07.
This is the second edition, published in 2016, which has an extra 75 pages that includes the new hide at olifantsrus, new lessons, lodges outside the park and has a foreword by. Dolomite resort accommodation etosha national park book namibia. Found in namibia, the park is more than 100 years old and as rich in history as it is in wildlife. Planning a safari in etosha national park can be quite daunting but with the. It was proclaimed a game reserve in march 1907 in ordinance 88 by the governor of german south west africa, dr. I highly recommend the book to anyone visiting etosha national park to photograph the animals, or anyone considering an african photography safari in the. Gondwana etosha safari camp is located in okaukuejo, just 7 miles from ombika fountain. Browse expedias selection of 16 hotels and places to stay closest to etosha national park anderson gate.
Etosha national park is a 4hour drive north of windhoek, the capital of namibia, and the gateway for most international flights. L download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book your lodge, safari tentedcamp, hotel or campsite. How to book namibias national parks getaway magazine. Our selfdrive etosha national park guide to optimise safari viewings, select. This day one is a transit day of introductions and a change of landscapes on the route towards the etosha park. However, it does come at a price as barren etosha is far from the most beautiful national park. Having a particularly dry climate the concentration of big game around the waterholes makes game viewing incredibly rewarding. A large waterhole at okaukuejo is a famous location for nighttime visitors, including rhino, lion and elephant. Tours to etosha and namibia also come in at all price points. Considered one of the largest national parks on the globe and home to over 114 mammal and 340 bird species, this wildlife haven is one of the most. Home namibia wildlife resorts properties in namibia.
Etosha national park, covering more than 20,000 sq km, is one of the worlds great wildlifeviewing venues. Etosha camping safari etosha camping safari will take you to the etosha national park for 2 nights and 3 days. David rogers looks in detail at the etosha national park in namibia. Some of the etosha safaris visit etosha national park exclusively, making these shorter trips ideal for the those on a tight schedule while others combine etosha with other namibia travel highlights such as namibnaukluft park. Tours around namibia and to etosha national park are super easy to plan and book.
On safari in etosha national park, namibia my color. Etosha national park isnt really known for having a huge range of accommodations, and it might be tricky to secure yourself a place. The photographers guide to etosha national park kindle. The camps also offer swimming pools, restaurants and. It was designated as wildschutzgebiet in 1958, and was elevated to the status of a national park in 1967 by an act of parliament of the. Breakfast and parking are free, and this lodge also features 2 outdoor pools. Etosha is translated as the place of mirages, land of dry. Halali resort is located halfway between okaukuejo and namutoni in etosha national park. Etosha national park luxury namibia safari rhino africa.
Etosha safari camp is part of the gondwana collection and offers value for money accommodation and campsites en route to etosha national park. Your adventure starts when the guide picks you up from the hotel between 08. Most etosha safaris start and end in namibias capital city of windhoek and include transfers to and from the park, as well as game drives and park entry fees. You can book camping and get permits for any of the kuiseb and tinkas campsites at the nwrmet office at sesriemsossusvlei, in swakopmund or from the koedoesrus campsite in the naukluft mountain zebra park. Post your best photos and videos to our wall and we will share them. Being one of southern africa s most popular wildlife parks, etosha national park caters to all kinds of safari lovers. It offers 2 outdoor pools, 2 floodlit tennis courts, a spa and a gym. With its origins in the bantu language, etosha translates to great white place referencing the near 5 000km. The photographers guide to etosha national park by mario fazekas. What you need to know before visiting etosha national park. Top 10 hotels closest to etosha national park anderson. Enjoy an intimate getaway within our national parks in our environmentally friendly establishments.
Please note that accommodation in etosha national park is immensely popular often making availability limited, hence advanced bookings reservations are recommended. Etosha national park is the top tourist attraction in namibia. We offer a wide variety of accommodation in and around etosha national park to choose from. Dolomite resort accommodation etosha national park book. An incredibly useful book to have on hand prior to and while visiting etosha national park. Etosha with its dramatic landscape hosts a great diversity of wildlife and birds, despite its barren appearance. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Make a reservation in order to make the enquiry process more efficient please note the following please be specific about type of accommodation you require per camp. Etosha national park is the gateway to northern namibia and ovamboland. Of course, etosha national park is any photographer or nature lovers dream. Parking is free, and this lodge also features an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Looking for exceptional deals on etosha national park namutoni gate, tsumeb vacation packages. I have spent a few hours emailing, calling and web searching ways to book nights in etosha.
Etosha photographic safari etosha national park namibia. Reservations etosha national park message board tripadvisor. When you book a safari package, you will have the option of. Accommodation in etosha national park being one of southern africas most popular wildlife parks, etosha national park caters to all kinds of safari lovers. Okaukuejo, located 17 km from the southern entrance of the etosha national park, is famous for its floodlit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a. Gondwana etosha safari lodge is set in okaukuejo, just 6. Okaukuejo, located 17 km from the southern entrance of the etosha national park, is famous for its floodlit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. The dorob national park permit is free and valid for three months, allowing drivers to use the 4. The 10 best etosha national park lodges 2020 with prices. We have been in contact with them and we did receive a. You have budget overland tours and budget safaris that will drive guests around, provide meals, book campsites, and provide a guide.
Etosha means the great white area this refers to large dried pan in the middle of the etosha park. Etosha national park etosha national park is one of the top gameviewing destinations of nambia. Etosha national park is home to the largest variety of mammals and birds in namibia. Save on popular hotels near etosha national park anderson gate, okaukuejo. Hi everyone we are in the process of making plans for our trip in september and of course were getting really excited. Etosha has significant numbers of endangered black rhino and a higher density of giraffe than many other areas. Inside namibias etosha national park your ultimate. Etosha pan national park is a large endorheic salt pan which forms part of the kalahari basin. Ongawa private game reserve is 8 miles from gondwana etosha safari camp, and.
Many thanks for sharing your experience of your etosha trip, we have now booked all of our accommodation for our time in namibia thanks to the help, advice and services of gemma dry at discover namibia. Located in the western part of the etosha national park between okaukuejo and dolomite resorts, olifantsrus campsite is a campingonly facility. The perfect camping safari for short stay travellers. Unlike other safaris consisting of dense bush, etosha adopts its name from the oshindonga word meaning great white place, which is in reference to the vast. It is a 120 km long dry lake bed, which is protected by the etosha national park home to some of the most phenomenal game viewing in the world. Dolomite resort is a wildlife retreat during the rainy season in the entire park. Etosha offers incredible game viewing at the waterholes and throughout the park. Being one of southern africas most popular wildlife parks, etosha national park caters to all kinds of safari lovers. When you book a safari package, you will have the option of accommodation within the park as well as outside its borders. The worst time lag was from nwr needing several reminders once it took them 4 weeks to get back to me even when i had given precise dates and all other relevant info, followed by some car hire company one never got back to me, dont want. With 12 listings in etosha national park, our handy etosha national park map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday. Mario fazekas is a nature photographer who, during the past 17 years, has spent nearly 700 days photographing in african national parks such as the kruger park, kgalagadi, and pilanesberg in south africa, etosha in namibia and the ngorongoro crater and lake manyara in tanzania. Being one of the most popular parks in southern africa, etosha national park caters to all kinds of safari lovers and budgets.