Etosha National Park

About Etosha National Park

Located in northern Namibia Etosha National Park is dominated by a huge, dried out salt pan surrounded by grassland and woodland and has Namibia’s best game viewing. This popular park is well set up for tourists and has a number of rest camps with floodlit waterholes, accommodation, shops and swimming pools and is a great park for self drivers to explore, moving between the numerous waterholes on the edges of the pan that attract all manner of game including elephants and giraffe as well as zebra, oryx and wildebeest and large herds of springbok. Black rhino may also be found and lion, cheetah and leopard are also present, although the latter is very elusive.  

There are a number of lodges located just outside the park gates offering a choice of accommodation from chalets and tents to luxury villas. Guests can take game drives with expert guides inside the park and additional activities such as night drives and walks are possible on some of the adjacent private reserves.

For more information, why not speak to one of our experts on +44 (0) 20 7843 3500 or email info@africatravel.co.uk

Seasons

• Dry - April to October
• Rainy - November to March

Wildlife

At birth, baby rhinos weigh between 88-140 pounds

Lions spend 16-20 hours of the day sleeping or resting

African elephants can currently be found in 37 African countries

The fastest land animal in the world, a cheetah can reach 70 miles per hour in 3 seconds

The pattern of a zebra's stripes are unique to each individual zebra

At birth, baby rhinos weigh between 88-140 pounds

Lions spend 16-20 hours of the day sleeping or resting

African elephants can currently be found in 37 African countries

The fastest land animal in the world, a cheetah can reach 70 miles per hour in 3 seconds

The pattern of a zebra's stripes are unique to each individual zebra

At birth, baby rhinos weigh between 88-140 pounds

In The Know

• As well as taking guided game drives explore the park in your own vehicle, visiting the many waterholes
• Make sure you get to your camp or leave the park before sunset