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Take a trip to Etosha National Park on your Namibia vacation.
Spanning an area of 22,270 square kilometres (8,600 square miles) in northwestern Namibia is Etosha National Park, named for the Etosha Salt Pan which covers almost 23% of the entire area of the park on a Namibia safari.
The park was established in 1907 and originally stretched from the mouths of both the Kunene River and the Hoarusib River on the Skeleton Coast to Namutoni in the east. However, in 1958 the borders were changed and the park was reduced in size. A further reduction occurred in 1970 setting the borders that are in place today.
The main geological feature of the park is the Etosha Pan. While the hypersaline conditions that exist for much of the year severely limit the number of species that can inhabit the pan, the usually dry pan experiences some rain during the summer months attracting birds like pelicans and flamingos.
Much of Etosha is covered in savannah woodland and offers excellent game viewing opportunities in one of Africa’s most accessible parks on a Namibia safari. During dry months, the water sources within the park attract herds of big game including the endangered black rhinoceros. There are approximately 150 mammal species as well as 340 bird species found at different times of the year and it is not uncommon to see African elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, jackals, hyenas and more on a Namibia safari.
Much of Etosha is covered in savannah woodland and offers excellent game viewing opportunities in one of Africa’s most accessible parks on a Namibia safari. During dry months, the water sources within the park attract herds of big game including the endangered black rhinoceros. There are approximately 150 mammal species as well as 340 bird species found at different times of the year and it is not uncommon to see African elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, jackals, hyenas and more on a Namibia safari.
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Classic Namibia: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia on a guided journey from Etosha's wildlife-rich plains to the rugged beauty of Damaraland, the Atlantic coast and the soaring dunes of Sossusvlei.
11 days
From US$9,743/p.p.
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Namibia Explorer: Desert, Coast & Safari
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, and Namib-Naukluft National ParkExperience the remarkable diversity of Namibia on this first class small-group safari. Journey from the towering dunes of Sossusvlei and the Atlantic coastline to rugged Damaraland and the wildlife-rich Etosha Heights Private Reserve
9 days
From US$7,408/p.p.
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Best of Namibia: Desert & Wildlife
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, and Kalahari DesertDiscover Namibia’s deserts, canyons, and wildlife on this small group journey, from flamingo-filled coasts to Etosha’s game-rich plains.
13 days
From US$4,565/p.p.
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Experience Namibia: Namib Desert, Etosha & More
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, and Namib-Naukluft National ParkDiscover Namibia’s wild contrasts on this small group journey, from towering dunes and ancient rock art to desert elephants and Etosha’s legendary wildlife.
10 days
From US$3,864/p.p.
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Namibia Family Road Trip: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia’s deserts and wildlife on a memorable family road trip.
13 days
From US$9,365/p.p.
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TransKalahari Adventure: Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainTraverse surreal deserts and wildlife-rich parks on this small group journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, spanning South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
21 days
From US$6,810/p.p.
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Flying Namibia: Wildlife, Dunes & Coast
Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkFly lodge to lodge across Namibia, from Etosha's wildlife to Twyfelfontein's ancient rock art and the soaring dunes of Sossusvlei.
8 days
From US$9,210/p.p.
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Classic Namibia: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia on a guided journey from Etosha's wildlife-rich plains to the rugged beauty of Damaraland, the Atlantic coast and the soaring dunes of Sossusvlei.
11 days
From US$9,743/p.p.
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Namibia Explorer: Desert, Coast & Safari
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, and Namib-Naukluft National ParkExperience the remarkable diversity of Namibia on this first class small-group safari. Journey from the towering dunes of Sossusvlei and the Atlantic coastline to rugged Damaraland and the wildlife-rich Etosha Heights Private Reserve
9 days
From US$7,408/p.p.
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Best of Namibia: Desert & Wildlife
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, and Kalahari DesertDiscover Namibia’s deserts, canyons, and wildlife on this small group journey, from flamingo-filled coasts to Etosha’s game-rich plains.
13 days
From US$4,565/p.p.
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Experience Namibia: Namib Desert, Etosha & More
Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, and Namib-Naukluft National ParkDiscover Namibia’s wild contrasts on this small group journey, from towering dunes and ancient rock art to desert elephants and Etosha’s legendary wildlife.
10 days
From US$3,864/p.p.
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Namibia Family Road Trip: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia’s deserts and wildlife on a memorable family road trip.
13 days
From US$9,365/p.p.
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TransKalahari Adventure: Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainTraverse surreal deserts and wildlife-rich parks on this small group journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, spanning South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
21 days
From US$6,810/p.p.
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Flying Namibia: Wildlife, Dunes & Coast
Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkFly lodge to lodge across Namibia, from Etosha's wildlife to Twyfelfontein's ancient rock art and the soaring dunes of Sossusvlei.
8 days
From US$9,210/p.p.
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