Etosha National Park

Etosha is one of Africa's greatest wildlife venues, spanning 22,915 sq km with a massive central salt pan. Animals congregate around waterholes, especially in dry season (June-September). Self-drive routes wind through savanna dotted with drinking points. From your car, expect lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, oryx, and springbok within meters. Rhinos and leopards require patience and luck. Night drives (from lodges) reveal nocturnal species. Three rest camps: Okaukuejo (built around famous floodlit waterhole), Halali, and Namutoni. Lodging ranges from basic dormitory bungalows (200-400 NAD/night) to luxury safari lodges (1,500+ NAD). Park entry is 80 NAD/day. Minimum 3-4 days of self-drive allows real wildlife encounters; 7-10 days is immersive. Dry season (June-August) offers best wildlife concentration but higher prices and crowds. December-April is green but fewer animals and risk of road washout after rain.

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