3 Days Safaris in Etosha | Guided Lodge

After an early departure from Windhoek, the journey heads north through changing landscapes and small towns that offer a first insight into everyday Namibian life. Along the way, a visit to a local craft market provides an opportunity to discover handmade artworks, wood carvings, and colorful fabrics created by local artisans. By early afternoon, you enter Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife sanctuaries. The afternoon game drive begins immediately, transforming the transfer into your first safari experience. As the sun softens over the vast salt pans and open savannah, wildlife sightings may include elephant, giraffe, zebra, springbok, and a variety of plains game gathering around waterholes. The day concludes with arrival at Okaukuejo, where you settle into your accommodation and absorb the unique atmosphere of the park, with the possibility of nocturnal wildlife activity near the famous waterhole.

Etosha Pan is a massive salt pan located in the Etosha National Park in Namibia. Covering an area of approximately 4,760 square kilometers, it is one of the largest salt flats in Africa. During the rainy season, the pan becomes a shallow lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other water birds. During the dry season, the pan turns into a massive white expanse of salt, attracting animals such as zebras, springboks, and elephants that come to drink the mineral-rich water that seeps to the surface.

Okaukuejo Waterhole, located in Namibia’s Etosha National Park, is a popular wildlife viewing spot. Known for its reliable water source, it attracts a variety of animals, including elephants, lions, and rhinos, especially at night. The waterhole is easily accessible and offers an unforgettable experience for visitors, who can observe wildlife in their natural habitat from a nearby viewing platform.

Okaukuejo Tower, located in Namibia's Etosha National Park, is a popular attraction offering stunning views of the surrounding wildlife. The tower provides an elevated vantage point to spot animals, especially at the nearby waterhole, where visitors can witness a variety of species, including elephants, giraffes, and lions, coming to drink, particularly at dusk and dawn.

Afternoon Game drive, Drive back to Windhoek.