3-Day Etosha Express Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Swakopmund to Etosha National Park

You'll be collected at one of 4 locations in Swakopmund, including the airport, between 8.30 - 8.45 am. At Etosha you will be introduced to the park with a short game drive between the main entrance gate and Okaukuejo Camp. Etosha is just over 22,000 square km in size and home to 114 species of mammals and 350 bird species of bird.
After setting up the campsite (time permitting), we will go for a short afternoon game drive in search of big game. Elephant, rhino, giraffe and the big cats are often seen in the area.
All visitors must be back in camp at sunset, but the ‘game show’ doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Okaukuejo is famous for its flood-lit waterhole where we are afforded the chance to see all of Etosha’s treasures.

Single travelers can be matched with another traveler of the same sex on a twin share basis or pay a single supplement. Guests must put up and take down their own tent. Sleeping bag and small pillow can be rented for NAD 30 per day.
Driving time: ~6 hours.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Best Time To Visit July to September (Animals come to water)

High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoRare

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Etosha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Etosha National Park

We have the whole day to explore Etosha. The park gates open at sunrise and after a quick coffee and snack we will aim to be on our way as the sun breaches the horizon. Early morning is usually a productive time for game viewing and first thing in the morning is a good time to catch big cats returning from the hunt. On our way back to Okaukuejo we will stop to have a closer look at the Etosha Pan. The name Etosha translates as ‘great white space’ but this name does not do justice to the immensity of the pan. Over 4,700 square km of the dazzling white mineral pan, is so big that it can be seen from space. Keeping a sharp lookout for game as we wind our way back to Okaukuejo, we aim to arrive back at our campsite just before sunset and just in time for the best hour of the day at the Okaukuejo waterhole.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Etosha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Etosha National Park to Windhoek

After leaving camp, we will game drive to the park exit, hoping to catch sight of some magnificent predators and plains game before heading south to Windhoek, we stop briefly at the small town of Okahandja to refuel our vehicle.
This is also where we will find Namibia’s largest wood carving market. Craftsmen from all over Namibia come here to showcase a wide variety of items both large and small. Here we have the opportunity to collect a truly Namibian souvenir and at the same time to support the local artists and communities.
We aim to be back in Windhoek in the late afternoon. There will be a shuttle service to take you to your accommodation within the Windhoek City limits or the airport. We recommend Chameleon Backpackers for a great value, centrally located accommodation. We also recommend that departure flights are not scheduled for today.

Driving time: ~4-5 hours.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.