A glistening salt pan surrounded by mopane forest and grassland
Etosha National Park
Etosha is a unique safari location in the heart of Namibia. The 1,900 square-mile Etosha salt pan is vast and extremely flat, creating an otherworldly landscape and one-of-a-kind location for spotting wildlife.
Etosha is a unique safari location in the heart of Namibia. The 1,900 square-mile Etosha salt pan is vast and extremely flat, creating an otherworldly landscape and one-of-a-kind location for spotting wildlife.
Why Etosha?
Etosha changes with the seasons. The rains that fall from December to March fill the Etosha pan with life-giving water, drawing huge flocks of flamingos and pelicans while zebra, kudu and elephant thrive in the abundant surrounding vegetation. During the dry season, animals gather around a handful of permanent waterholes.
This visually stunning region is accessible either by flying in via bush plane or driving with a safari vehicle if you prefer an overland journey. We can arrange your stay on a nearby private reserve or within Etosha National Park – providing exclusive access for watching elephant, lion, giraffe and even black rhino.
This visually stunning region is accessible either by flying in via bush plane or driving with a safari vehicle if you prefer an overland journey. We can arrange your stay on a nearby private reserve or within Etosha National Park – providing exclusive access for watching elephant, lion, giraffe and even black rhino.
- An expansive national park with a great variety of wildlife.
- The huge salt pan is a distinct feature of Namibia’s landscapes.
- See black rhino at night at a floodlit waterhole.
- Sizable herds of elephant and antelope, as well as big cats.
- Large flocks of great white pelicans and flamingos during the rainy season.
- Stay on a private reserve or in Etosha National Park.
Best Places to Stay in Etosha National Park
Little Ongava
Stay at Little Ongava, the natural home of luxury safaris in Namibia, to explore a beautiful private reserve and the thriving Etosha National Park, abundant with intermixed flocks and herds of uncountable numbers.
Safarihoek
Safarihoek is a spacious and elegant lodge with the main building on an elevated deck to catch the breeze and positioned under vaulted thatch, allowing for infinite 180º views over the plains below.
Onguma Tented Camp
In the local Herero language, Onguma means, "the place you don't want to leave." Having stayed here, we can say without question that you’re sure to agree.
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