Luxury Etosha National Park Safaris Vacations & Tours made for you
Lunar salt pans, savannah plains and enthralling safari scenes
Shimmering landscapes where thousands of animals converge around water sources
A remnant of an ancient lake, Etosha’s most distinguishing feature is the enormous, silvery salt pan that it encompasses, stretching endlessly towards the horizon. Nicknamed the ‘Place of Mirages’, the extraordinary terrain is a photographer’s delight, especially when a pride of lions, herds of blue wildebeests or desert elephants appear through the haze to stand against this stark backdrop.
The Etosha Pan may take up almost a quarter of the national park’s land, but the park itself is home to a diverse spectrum of landscapes – mopane trees give way to open savannah, which gradually transforms into rolling hills as you travel west across the park.
On the drier landscapes, typical of the country’s climate, wildlife gathers around the limited, spring–fed water sources which results in incredible wildlife viewing for Namibia safaris.
In contrast to Etosha’s arid landscapes, the exclusive Onguma and Ongava reserves bloom with lush, verdant terrain. The protected land is home to a rich variety of wildlife – head out on an early morning game drive to spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, kudus, and even rhinos in Ongava.
Most of the Etosha lodges Jacada recommends are in these exclusive areas, granting you privileged access to this carefully conserved land and the precious wildlife that thrives within it. Night drives and nature walks are also on offer, as are day trips to admire the vast Etosha Pan.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Etosha National Park specialists
Venture across the salt pans and through the bush
Take daily game drives around the park, discovering the wildlife and witnessing the magical mirages on the salt pans.
Enjoy the exceptional birdwatching
Go on birdwatching tours, wait in hides and marvel at the 340 species of birds that can be spotted in the park.
Meet the park's nocturnal visitors
Spend your evenings gazing up at the stars waiting at one of Etosha’s watering holes to see which creatures will make a night time visit.
Track white rhino on foot in the private Ongava Reserve
Track white rhinos on foot with expert guides, watching them move with quiet authority as every turn of the trail reveals something new
A word from one of our experts
Namibia is a fantastic country to visit and Etosha National Park cannot be missed while you’re here. The game viewing is exceptional, the famous watering holes draw large densities of mixed game to the water's edge, creating a Noah’s Arc type image. There’s also plenty of great lodges to choose from and some excellent conservation projects to learn about too.
Jody van Merode
Luxury Etosha National Park safari lodges
There are many incredible places to stay in Etosha National Park. Here are some of our favourite camps and lodges, handpicked by our experts:
Horizon by Ongava
A private hilltop lodge with sweeping views across Ongava Private Reserve
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Why book with Jacada?
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Safari expertise
Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.
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Unforgettable guides
We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.
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Positive impact
By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.
Trip inspiration
Get inspired with our Etosha National Park example trips and then get in touch to plan your own safari adventure
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Meet your safari experts
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Angela Thomas
Client Experience Manager for Africa
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Charlie Cottar
Travel Designer
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Chloe Ainscow
Travel designer
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David Drayton
Travel Designer
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Ellie Smith
Travel Designer
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Emily Wallington
Senior Travel Designer
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Jacob Maahs
Senior Travel Designer
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Jamey Lowis
Senior Travel Designer
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Jess Thompson
Travel Designer
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Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
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Kamogelo Dolo
Africa concierge
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Robynne Trueman
Africa Concierge
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Sara Bellemore
Travel Designer
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Tor Saner
Senior Travel Designer
When to visit Etosha National Park
The best time to visit Etosha National Park is during the dry winter season which runs from May to September. This is the best time for game viewing as animals congregate at the limited water sources. The wet season, January to March, is a great time for bird spotting, with January and February being particularly good.
Bird watching
January – February
Wet season
January – March
Dry season
May – September
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