4 day Etosha Camping Safari

Route: Windhoek to Etosha Omusati Lodge 

Distance: 440 km 

Collection time: 08h00 – 08h30 from any accommodation within the City of Windhoek

Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the  southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world class private game reserves. The  national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety  of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities  include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half day or full day drives with the option of a picnic lunch  with wine on the full day game drive. 

Journey: With a packed travel vehicle we leave the capital and head north. Small settlements, farms and towns will  shape the itinerary for the morning. Just get to know the country and its people bit by bit. First we should set up our  camp for the night before we get to the trip's highlight, the rich wildlife of the famous Etosha National Park. Already at  the first water hole several species of antelopes could greet us. Keep the binoculars ready, because as we go further  into the park there could be something lurking behind bushes. In order to give the animals their well-deserved rest,  we go back to the camp at sundown. While your guide is preparing dinner, the crackling campfire invites you for a  delicious sundowner drink. We wish you a pleasant night's sleep. Listen to the animals' night calls. 

Overnight: Etosha Omusati Lodge  
Each campsite features an electrical point, lights, a private braai area, and private ablution with flushing toilets and hot  water for showering. Guests have access to the refreshing outdoor pool and restaurant.

Route:      Through Etosha Okaukuejo to Namutoni Area (Taleni to Onguma)

Situated east of Etosha, bordering Fisher's Pan, Onguma Game Reserve is one of Namibia's best-kept secrets. The  reserve offers visitors the opportunity to experience Africa in all her beauty and diversity. Onguma Game Reserve  features over 34000 hectares of protected land scattered with a variety of wildlife including plains game, black rhino,  kudu, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard and more than 300 bird species. The seasonal rains attract thousands of  migrating birds to the Fisher’s Pan wetland area. The neighbouring Etosha National Park is home to a rich array of  wildlife, including four of the Big 5. Visitors can enjoy game drives, guided walks and rhino research drives within the  private reserve as well as wildlife safaris into Etosha National Park to view abundant game in the largest national park  in Namibia. 

Journey: The vastness of Etosha National Park truly hits you when you travel from the southern part to the far eastern  section. We navigate smaller roads, moving from one waterhole to another, aiming to spot as many animals as we can  throughout the day. Patience and a bit of luck enhance this thrilling wildlife experience. By late afternoon, we arrive at  our campsite, where we’ll stay for two nights. After a day filled with photography, you’ll have the chance to review and  possibly share your pictures. During dinner, our guide/s generously share their extensive knowledge, revealing many  insights that you won’t find in any travel guide, drawn from their personal experiences. 

Overnight: Onguma Tamboti
Adventure seekers are drawn to Nambia’s wide open spaces. Onguma Nature Reserve offers the opportunity to camp  in style at the fenced Onguma Tamboti Campsite, with 25 camping sites nestled in the trees.  

There is a stunning main area with complimentary Wi-Fi and a restaurant where guests can enjoy a hearty meal while  looking out across the waterhole, or relax by the pool with views of the bush. The supply store stocks essentials and  the deep verandas ensure there is shade to relax in.  

Each site feels private, complete with private ablution facility with spacious shower room, separate toilet and covered  washing-up areas with lots of space to unpack and organize. There is also ample plugs to ensure cooler boxes remain  cool and cameras get charged. 

Guests can explore Etosha National Park on their own, or join a guided safari into the park with one of our experienced  guides. 

Activities 

Etosha West 
Situated in the western part of Etosha National park, a world-famous wildlife sanctuary in the northwestern part of  Namibia, Etosha West is the wilder western region accessed through Galton Gate. Visitors to Etosha West can look  forward to exploring the magnificent scenery of this remote north Namibian landscape characterised by lush undulating  terrain and a reddish-brown soil, which is a stark contrast to the white dusty clay soil of Etosha East’s flat expansive  plains. This area is home to several species not found in the rest of the park: baboons, Mountain Zebra, and Brown  Hyena, as well as several unique plants. The area also boasts numerous waterholes attracting elephant, rhino, leopard,  lion, a variety of buck, and around 300 bird species.

Etosha Pan 
Aeons ago, Etosha Pan was the bed of a vast lake; today what remains is a glittering, silvery-green salt pan that  stretches across roughly 5000 square kilometres. Etosha is protected by the Etosha Pan National Park surrounded by  savannah plains and woodlands supporting large herds of elephants. When dry, the pan sustains little life except for  the algae that gives it its distinctive colour, and migratory birds that use it as a pit stop, but with heavy rain it becomes a shallow lake where flamingos breed, pelicans wade and feed, and a variety of mammal species come to quench their  thirst, including leopards, lions, white rhinos, hunting dogs and antelopes. 

Route:  Etosha National Park

After an early breakfast, we set off to Etosha National Park to explore the northern area. There are fascinating  waterholes here, and the edge of the actual pan provides a fantastic backdrop for photography. The vast plains and  clay depressions create a stunning contrast against the sky, the salt pan, and the wildlife that gathers there. As the sun  sets, we bid farewell to the abundant wildlife and head to our campsite. We enjoy one last cozy evening by the campfire,  taking the opportunity to gaze at the constellations, which remind us of the calming effect that the animals and  surroundings have on us. 

Activities 

Etosha East 
Located in Northwestern Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned  Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa. Etosha East boasts vast  open plains scattered with semi-arid savannah grasslands dotted with watering holes and secluded bush camps. An  impressive 5000-square-kilometre Etosha salt pan makes up a large area of the eastern side of the park and can even  be seen from space. This remote area teems with abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes,  as well as a variety of birdlife featuring flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and owls.

Route: Onguma Game Reserve to Windhoek
Distance: 545 km
Arrival in Windhoek: Between 15h00 – 17h00

Journey: Our trip back to Windhoek leads us through the mining town of Tsumeb and then across the picturesque  farmlands toward Otjiwarongo. We are passionate about supporting local Wildlife Foundations. A stop at the Cheetah  Conservation Fund will give you insight into their mission to protect endangered species. WE ARE COMMITTED. 

Continuing our journey toward Windhoek, we pass through Okahandja, where we can pause at a wood carving market  to find some final souvenirs or mementoes. We will reach Windhoek in the early afternoon. 

You can get involved by supporting this Fund by a Donation: https://cheetah.org/donate/ 

Outbound flight today: Kindly be advised that C Africa Safaris & Tours assumes no responsibility for any missed outbound  flights that may result in not arriving on time for the late afternoon/evening departure.