Etosha National Park- 4 DAYS
ETOSHA EXCURSION
DEPARTS: Every Monday from 1st July - 30th Oct from Windhoek
Maximum Group Size: 12 + 2 guides
2008- R2620 + R580/person local payment (Valid 1 NOV
2007- 30 OCT 2008)
Etosha National Park- 4 DAYS
ETOSHA EXCURSION
DEPARTS: Every Monday from 1st July - 30th Oct from Windhoek
Maximum Group Size: 12 + 2 guides
2008- R2620 + R580/person local payment (Valid 1 NOV
2007- 30 OCT 2008)
Etosha National Park, renowned as one of the best game reserves in Africa, is a haven for wildlife and supports one of the most important ecological and wildlife systems on the continent. At 22,270 km sq. this huge park hosts an impressive collection of game including the white rhino and endangered black rhino, lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, giraffe and numerous species of antelope as well as an impressive 340 species of bird - enough to keep any nature and wildlife enthusiast happy.
Day 1 - OKAUKUEJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - We collect you from your accommodation and depart from Chameleon Backpackers Lodge, Windhoek 8h00am. We stop briefly at Otjiwarongo for fresh supplies and have lunch at the entrance to the park. We game drive to camp and if time permits an additional game drive before sunset. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by the guide with assistance from apprentice guide and evening is spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole by the camp which is often popular with many species of game including black rhino and elephant (seasonal) (L,D)Day 2 - HALALI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – early morning and late afternoon game drives looking for the huge herds of zebra, springbok and wildebeest, the elegant giraffe and of course, the predators that follow them. We spend the hottest part of the day at camp either by the waterhole or the swimming pool. We will also visit the Etosha Pan, one translation meaning "Great White Place" and here you can experience the vastness of this pan and marvel at the shimmering mirages and distant horizons. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by guide with assistance from apprentice guide and evening spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - NAMUTONI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – early morning and late afternoon game drives. We spend the hottest part of the day at camp either by the waterhole or the swimming pool. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by guide with assistance from apprentice guide and evening spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - WINDHOEK - after breakfast we enjoy our final game drive to the park exit and return to Windhoek via the craft market at Okahandja. (B,L)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SAFARI IS RUN IN A MINIBUS
NB: we stay at a minimum of 2 of the national park camps dependent on bookings during the busy season and also try to follow animal migration routes whenever feasibly possible, thereforee the above campsites may alter
