Location
Etosha National Park, NamibiaOn this 3 Days Etosha Guided Camping Safari, you will explore Etosha National Park which covers 22,270 km², of which approximately 5,000 km² is made up of saline depressions or “pans”. The largest of these pans, the Etosha Pan, can be classified as a saline desert in its own right. The Etosha Pan lies in the Owambo Basin on the north-western edge of the Namibian Kalahari Desert. Until 3 million years ago, it formed part of a huge shallow lake. You will find all kinds of species including the endemic black-faced impala.
Day 1: Windhoek to Etosha National Park
Day 2: Etosha National Park
Day 3: Etosha National Park to Windhoek (Departure)
Today, you will be collected from your accommodation at 09h00. After a short briefing, you head out on the road toward Etosha National Park with an en-route lunch. You will be arriving in the late afternoon. After you check in, you meet with your guide at the main area and set off in your open game drive vehicle for game viewing and visiting waterholes. If you are lucky, you will spot predators, otherwise, you will see zebra, giraffe, elephant, rhino and many different species of antelope.
You return to the camp for dinner. You freshen up for dinner whilst your guide is busy preparing your first delicious meal on the open fire. After dinner, you can either sit around the fire or relax for the rest of the night.
Main Destination: Etosha National Park
Today is dedicated to a full day of exciting game viewing within the Central section of Etosha National Park from your own private vehicle. As you make your way from Okaukuejo Resort, which is established in Southern Etosha National Park, to the middle part of Etosha National Park, you can have lunch at Halali Resort. You drive back after lunch and have a little siesta before you head to Okaukuejo Resort and arrive in the late afternoon. The rest of the afternoon can be spent at the swimming pool. You can have spectacular game viewing at the floodlit waterhole at the resort.
You return to the camp to prepare your dinner on an open fire after a long, exciting day. You can go to the main area after dinner for the rest of the evening where you can view game at the camp’s floodlit waterhole as they come and go.
Main Destination: Etosha National Park
After breakfast and packing up your camping gear, you will hit the road back to Windhoek on your way youAfter checking out, you will see some game before you exit the park. You drive back to Windhoek, and if time allows, you have a stop at the small town of Okahandja at the woodcraft market for last-minute shopping. Lunch is en-route and for your own account. You arrive in Windhoek late in the afternoon.
You will be dropped off at your own pre-arranged accommodation or at Hosea Kutako International Airport to connect to your international flight.
Main Destination: Windhoek (City)
A Guide to this 3 Days Etosha Guided Camping Safari
Entry Requirements for This Tour:
On this 3 Days Etosha Guided Camping Safari, all visitors must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Namibia Embassy or Consulate.
Language On This 3 Days Etosha Guided Camping Safari:
English
Time:
GMT +3
Voltage:
220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the government in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.
Currency:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
Clothing:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
Baggage:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
Water:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
Health;
Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential.
You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
Dietary Requirements:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel
Gratuities:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
Photography:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
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