Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park

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Namibia|Africa
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Wildlife
82
Access
76
Stay
78
Safety
93
Photo
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Crowds
70
Cost
73
Birding

Etosha National Park is built around one of the great salt pan landscapes in Africa, where waterholes draw large concentrations of wildlife into open view. It is especially strong for elephants, lions, black rhino, and dry season photography with wide horizons and dramatic light.

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Wildlife Species

African Elephant

Common

Mammal · Best time: All Day

Black Rhino

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Night or Early Morning

Springbok

Abundant

Mammal · Best time: All Day

African Lion

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning or Evening

Geography

Terrain
Salt pan, grassland, mopane woodland, semi arid savanna
Elevation
1000-1100m
Climate
Semi arid
Area
About 22270 km2

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. Temperature
6-35°C
Rainfall
Very low in dry season
Humidity
20-60%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Windhoek Airport with overland transfer

Long drive to Anderson or eastern gates

Transport
  • Self drive circuit
  • Guided lodge transfer
  • Waterhole based game viewing

Where to Stay

Park camps at Okaukuejo, Halali, and Namutoni

Budget to Mid-range

Rest Camp · Inside the park

Private lodges around the park gates

Mid-range to Premium

Lodge · Near entrances

Location

-18.7750, 16.4350View larger map

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