Etosha National Park is best visited during the Dry season (May to October). At this time, there is less water available and the animals tend to gather around the few remaining sources. In normal years, the Wet season (November to April) is less productive for spotting wildlife because the animals tend to scatter. The heaviest rains fall from January to March.
Best time for wildlife viewing with large numbers of animals at waterholes
Weather is good, although October can be very hot
May and June combine good weather with fewer crowds
July to November is high season and the park gets very busy
In September and October, the sky fills with dust and it can be hazy
Rainfall comes as a relief, although it rarely rains for long
Landscape is relatively green and skies are often clear
Wildlife is in peak condition and plenty of babies can be seen
Prime birding with migrants present
Animals are dispersed, which makes viewing more difficult
It tends to be very hot
$2,714 to $2,857 pp (USD)
$739 to $919 pp (USD)
$3,064 to $3,371 pp (USD)