Etosha Budget Camping Safari

The 5-day Etosha Budget Camping Safari explores Namibia's famous Etosha National Park, spending 3 nights camping inside this top game reserve. The first two nights are spent at either Okaukuejo or Halali camp and the last overnight is at Namutoni camp. Days are spent on game drives in the park, with the rest camps featuring waterholes for floodlit game viewing at night.

This affordable Namibian camping safari also includes an overnight stay at the Waterberg Plateau Park, stopping off en route to visit the world’s largest meteorite, the Hoba Meteorite.

DAY 1: Windhoek to Etosha National Park – Namibia

The 5 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari departs from Windhoek, heading into Namibia's famous Etosha National Park, in northwestern Namibia. Our first overnight stay in Etosha will be at either Okaukuejo or Halali camp, both of which feature a floodlit waterhole for 24-hour game viewing. Elephant and black rhinoceros visit the waterholes on a daily basis in the dry winter season. A variety of other wild animals, such as leopard and lion, also frequent the waterholes, including various nocturnal animals. Facilities at the camps include a restaurant, a basic shop and a swimming pool.

(Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 2: Okaukuejo or Halali, Etosha National Park – Namibia

We venture into this 22 270 sq km game reserve on an early morning and a late afternoon game drive, taking in the wide-open expanse of the Etosha Pan. The flat green surface of this dry lakebed stretches out under the hot African sun, offering spectacular stark scenery and glimpses of ostriches amongst the shimmering mirages. Our second night of camping in Etosha will be at either Okaukuejo or Halali, depending on animal movements. Halali camp features a secluded and scenically located waterhole offering visitors excellent opportunities for sighting a variety of game species.

(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3: Namutoni, Etosha National Park – Namibia

Our next stop in Etosha is on the eastern side of Etosha pan at the Namutoni rest camp, featuring a beautiful old German fort. The northern parts of the Namutoni area are known for the large number of plains game found there. High concentrations of waterbirds also inhabit the area during the wet season, including flamingos. Other species found in the Namutoni part of Etosha include leopard, cheetah, lion, kudu, giraffe and damara dik dik. We will spend the next night in Etosha camping at Namutoni.

(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4: Waterberg Plateau Park via Hoba Meteorite & Tsumeb – Namibia

On day 4 of our Namibia camping safari we depart Etosha, travelling south towards the Waterberg Plateau Park. Along the way we visit the world’s largest known meteorite, the Hoba Meteorite, located near the town of Grootfontein. We also pass through Tsumeb, an interesting old mining town.

The Waterberg Plateau is a flat-topped geological feature towering around 200m above the surrounding landscape. The plateau consists of orange-red sandstone featuring some interesting rock formations and steep cliffs. Some rare animal species, including the white and black rhino, sable and roan antelope, are bred in the Waterberg Plateau Park. The only breeding colony of endangered Cape vultures in Namibia is found on the western edge of the Waterberg Plateau. There are numerous rewarding walks to choose from in the area surrounding the camp and up to the Waterberg Plateau. 

(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 5: Waterberg National Park to Windhoek – Namibia

In the morning we take an optional game drive in the Waterberg Plateau Park. We then head back to Windhoek bringing the 5 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari to a close. 

(Meals Included: B)

Please Note:

• Private safaris based on custom schedules can be arranged for groups on request. For more information and prices please contact African Budget Safaris.
• A minimum of 3 people is required to guarantee departures on this camping tour.
• Maximum group size of 12 people per safari.
• Transport for 2 ‐ 3 clients will be in Toyota 4x4 Hilux or Mercedes Benz Sprinter. For 3 or more clients, transport will be either in Mercedes Benz Sprinter or Custom Built Safari Truck.

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