A 4 day tour to explore the Etosha National Park, probably Namibia's most popular destination and one of the greatest wildlife-viewing venues in the world. Despite the fact that this is a semi-arid area, it is home to most of Africa's big game species. The tour departs from Swakopmund and ends in Swakopmund.
Itinerary
DAY 1 SWAKOPMUND - ETOSHA
Depart Swakopmund. Travel via Okahandja and Otjiwarongo to the Etosha National Park. Join a first game drive. Overnight near Etosha National Park. [D]
DAY 2 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Day excursion into the Park. Except for the rainy season, Etosha's animals are dependent on artificial waterholes and natural springs. Explore the various waterholes along the enormous Etosha saltpan which is called the great white place of dry water in a local language. Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 3 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Encounter the big variety of wild life in the Park one more day. Of the 114 mammals species found in the Park, several are rare and endangered like the black rhino or the black-faced impala. Overnight preferably in Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 4 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - SWAKOPMUND
Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Tour ends in Windhoek during late afternoon. [B]