{"id":7448,"date":"2019-09-19T17:20:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T16:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/safari-in-etosha-national-park-in-namibia\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T10:45:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:45:27","slug":"safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/","title":{"rendered":"Safari in Namibia&#8217;s Etosha National Park: our tips on what not to miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Etosha<\/strong> National Park is the <strong>highlight of our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/tourisme-en-namibie-6-incontournables-de-notre-road-trip\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3413\">trip to Namibia<\/a>.<\/strong> It&#8217;s<strong> <\/strong>also<strong> one of our favorite places in the world <\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is one of <strong>the largest wildlife reserves in Africa<\/strong>, with no less than <strong>114 species of mammals<\/strong> and <strong>340 species of birds<\/strong>. You will not see the time passing by!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have the possibility to realize this safari by <strong>your own means<\/strong>. You can explore the park on your own in your <strong>rented 4&#215;4<\/strong>. Each day was extraordinary, a new show was waiting for us!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can ask <strong>some advice to the different guides<\/strong> you will meet in the lodges and campsites. They are generally happy to interact with self-directed explorers.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also count on <strong>the mutual aid between travelers<\/strong>. We were able to observe a lioness and her cubs at the end of their feast, an unforgettable moment!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We chose to stay there for <strong>4 days<\/strong> to enjoy the park. We give you all our tips below to make sure you don&#8217;t miss a thing, and our tricks for seeing <strong>Lions<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"877e6f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #877e6f;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Partag&#xE9;-&#xE0;-partir-de-Lightroom-mobile-2-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3336 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a68b67\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a68b67;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0224905209272982200358-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3318 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"877a68\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #877a68;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130194-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14192 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130194-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130194-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130194-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130194-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130194.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#1_Where_is_Etosha_National_Park_in_Namibia_located_Carte\" >1. Where is Etosha National Park in Namibia located [Carte]?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#2_Where_to_sleep_in_camping_andor_lodges\" >2. Where to sleep, in camping and\/or lodges?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#Lodging_inside_the_park\" >Lodging inside the park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#Our_selection_of_lodges_and_campsites\" >Our selection of lodges and campsites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#How_to_book_your_Etosha_campsite_or_lodge\" >How to book your Etosha campsite or lodge?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#3_When_to_go_to_Etosha\" >3. When to go to Etosha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#4_Where_to_see_the_animals_in_Etosha\" >4. Where to see the animals in Etosha?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#Wait_for_the_animals_at_the_watering_holes_provided_by_the_accommodation\" >Wait for the animals at the watering holes provided by the accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#Explore_the_national_park_by_4%C3%974\" >Explore the national park by 4&#215;4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/safari-in-national-park-detosha-in-namibia\/#Where_to_see_lions_in_Etosha\" >Where to see lions in Etosha?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"o&#xF9;etosha\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Where_is_Etosha_National_Park_in_Namibia_located_Carte\"><\/span>1. Where is Etosha National Park in Namibia located [Carte]?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park is located in the <strong>north of Namibia<\/strong>, about 4 hours from <strong>Windhoek<\/strong> the capital of Namibia.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park is accessible through four different entrances: <strong>Galton Gate<\/strong> to the west, <strong>Anderson&#8217;s Gate<\/strong> to the south, <strong>Von Lindquist Gate<\/strong> to the east, and <strong>King Nehale Lya Mpingana Gate<\/strong> to the northeast.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We did not explore the western part of the park. Coming from <strong>Palwag park<\/strong> (west of Namibia) we entered through <strong>Anderson&#8217;s Gate<\/strong> and then exited through <strong>Von Lindquist Gate<\/strong> to reach Windhoek.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d3cfb4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d3cfb4;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carte-Etosha-1200x560.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3301 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Global map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d3cfb0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d3cfb0;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carte-Etosha-est-1024x928.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3338 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">West of the park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d2ceb6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d2ceb6;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carte-Etosha-1-1024x946.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3339 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carte-Etosha-1-1024x946.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carte-Etosha-1-400x369.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carte-Etosha-1-512x473.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carte-Etosha-1-768x709.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Carte-Etosha-1-jpg-webp.webp 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">East of the park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-CTbne wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Practical information<\/span>\n<p><p>Les <strong>horaires <\/strong>d&#8217;ouverture et de fermeture du parc <strong>changent tous les jours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Le tarif est abordable pour une telle exp\u00e9rience ! Comptez environ 80 NAD \/adulte\/jour (environ 5\u20ac) + 10 NAD \/v\u00e9hicule\/jour (environ 0,65\u20ac).<\/p>\n<p>Consultez <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etoshanationalpark.org\/fr\/times-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"les horaires et les prix sur le site du parc national (s\u2019ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\">les horaires et les prix sur le site du parc national<\/a> (en fran\u00e7ais).<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a7a8a9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a7a8a9;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130504-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3332 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130504-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130504-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130504-jpg-webp-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130504-jpg-webp-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130504-jpg-webp.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dormiretosha\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_to_sleep_in_camping_andor_lodges\"><\/span>2. Where to sleep, in camping and\/or lodges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lodging_inside_the_park\"><\/span>Lodging inside the park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park has <a aria-label=\"5 options d&#039;h&#xE9;bergement (s&#x2019;ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etoshanationalpark.org\/fr\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 accommodation options<\/a>, <strong>offering <\/strong> both<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/notre-top-5-des-plus-beaux-lodges-en-namibie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lodges<\/a><strong> and campsites: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Dolomite camp<\/strong> in the west : part we did not explore !<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Okaukuejo Camp<\/strong>: in the center of the park, a <strong>must-see<\/strong> because its <strong>watering hole lit up at night is the most frequented<\/strong> by the park&#8217;s wildlife.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will certainly see <strong>oryx<\/strong>, <strong>impalas<\/strong>, <strong>giraffes<\/strong>, <strong>zebras<\/strong>, <strong>elephants<\/strong>, <strong>rhinoceroses<\/strong> and maybe <strong>lions<\/strong> if you are lucky!  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We loved <strong>waiting for <\/strong>them and then <strong>watching <\/strong>them for a long time.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"989799\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #989799;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70324533_426553828213806_3265326191900360704_n-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3320 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70324533_426553828213806_3265326191900360704_n-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70324533_426553828213806_3265326191900360704_n-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70324533_426553828213806_3265326191900360704_n-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70324533_426553828213806_3265326191900360704_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70324533_426553828213806_3265326191900360704_n.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <strong>Okaukuejo<\/strong> water point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Halali camp<\/strong> to the east between <strong>Okaukuejo<\/strong> and <strong>Namutoni<\/strong>: the site is ideally located, with a large swimming pool and, above all, a wooded waterhole where you can observe a few animals.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"847e6e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #847e6e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130874-jpg-webp-1200x645.webp\" alt=\"Halali Etosha waterhole\" class=\"wp-image-3333 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130874-jpg-webp-1200x645.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130874-jpg-webp-400x215.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130874-jpg-webp-512x275.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130874-jpg-webp-768x413.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130874-jpg-webp-1536x826.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1130874-jpg-webp.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Namutoni camp in <\/strong>the east, the water point surrounded by reeds is pleasant however we did not observe any animal. The site is also equipped with a swimming pool. <strong>Ideally located<\/strong> to visit the<strong>eastern part of the park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Onkoshi camp<\/strong> in the north east of the park site that we did not explore.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_selection_of_lodges_and_campsites\"><\/span>Our selection of lodges and campsites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Nous avons dormi \u00e0 l&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/etosha-village.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etosha Village lodge<\/a> avant de rentrer dans le parc, \u00e0 2 kilom\u00e8tres au sud d&#8217;<strong>Andersson Gate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Ainsi vous pourrez rentrer dans le parc d\u00e8s <strong>l&#8217;ouverture des portes<\/strong>. Les chambres sont <strong>confortables et propres<\/strong>. Le personnel est adorable, ils vous donneront plein de conseils pour visiter le parc !\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ensuite nous avions lou\u00e9 un v\u00e9hicule avec une <strong>tente de toit<\/strong> donc nous avons privil\u00e9gier les campings.<br \/><br \/>Un <strong>restaurant<\/strong> et une <strong>petite sup\u00e9rette<\/strong> sont pr\u00e9sents sur tous les sites.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"937e5b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #937e5b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Capture-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3354 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Capture-jpg-webp.webp 895w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Capture-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Capture-jpg-webp-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Capture-jpg-webp-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-17KAw2 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Nos conseils et h\u00e9bergements<\/span>\n<p><p><strong>Night 1<\/strong>: <strong>&#x2764;&#x2764;&#x2764; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Etosha Village lodge, (s\u2019ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/etosha-village.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\">Etosha Village lodge,<\/a> ideally located and very pleasant<\/strong>, you can enter the park as soon as it opens and you&#8217;ll be well rested to explore the park! Accommodation with a lovely swimming pool.<br><br> <strong>Night 2<\/strong>: <strong>&#x2764;&#x2764;&#x2764; Okaukuejo Camp, <\/strong>our <strong>favorite inside the park<\/strong>, not for its campsites, but for its <strong>waterhole populated by incredible wildlife<\/strong>.  <\/p><p>You can see impalas, oryx, elephants and giraffes all at the same time. We saw over <strong>35 elephants<\/strong> by late afternoon. We <strong>recommend a two-night stay<\/strong>.  <br><br><em>Each pitch is equipped with electrical outlets and a barbecue. Swimming pool.<br> <\/em><br> <strong>Night 3:<\/strong> <strong>&#x2764; Halali camp, <\/strong>the pitches are equally sketchy, the waterhole is pleasant even if we saw <strong>few animals<\/strong> (impalas, zebras and oryx).<\/p><p><em>Each pitch is equipped with electrical outlets and a barbecue.<\/em> <em>Swimming pool.<\/em><br><br> <strong>Night 4<\/strong>: <strong>&#x2764;&#x2764; Namutoni camp, <\/strong>this is an<strong> old colonial fort<\/strong>, the setting is pleasant and the site equipped with a swimming pool. We didn&#8217;t see <strong>any animals<\/strong>, however, <strong>as the watering hole is certainly too close to the accommodation<\/strong>.  <\/p><p><em>Each pitch is equipped with electrical outlets and a barbecue.<\/em> <em>Swimming pool.<\/em><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a48e76\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a48e76;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0215434209263511215985-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3317 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_book_your_Etosha_campsite_or_lodge\"><\/span>How to book your Etosha campsite or lodge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The <\/strong><a aria-label=\"site du parc (s&#x2019;ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etoshanationalpark.org\/fr\/accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">park&#8217;s website<\/a> <strong>exclusively for accommodations inside the park<\/strong>: you can book directly on the site via a form gathering all the campsites  <br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/za.cimsoweb.com\/hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NWR (Namibia Wildlife Resorts)<\/a> <strong>website <\/strong>: for accommodation inside and outside the park.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La <a aria-label=\"plateforme Booking (s&#x2019;ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-2584712&amp;aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plateforme Booking<\/a> : pour les lodges<strong> et camping \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 du parc <\/strong>vous trouverez tous les h\u00e9bergements disponibles \u00e0 vos dates et les avis des autres voyageurs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our advice is to book <strong>several months<\/strong> in advance, if possible. For example, the <strong>Onkoshi<\/strong> campsite <strong>was fully booked in August<\/strong>. Note that, the locations are sketchy and close to each other. For sleeping it is more than enough!<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-Z1mAlR6 wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/etosha-village.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;amp;no_rooms=1&amp;amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Top rated accommodation in Namibia<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quandetosha\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_When_to_go_to_Etosha\"><\/span>3. When to go to Etosha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal time to visit the park is during the <strong>dry season<\/strong>, from <strong>May to September<\/strong>. The animals gather at the <strong>few remaining waterholes<\/strong> so you will have more opportunity to see many animals.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We went in <strong>August<\/strong>, we observed by ourselves a great number of <strong>animals and birds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the <strong>wet season<\/strong>, from <strong>November to April,<\/strong> you can observe <strong>migratory birds<\/strong> (flamingos&#8230;). The vegetation is more important, the park is flowery and green, but the animals are more difficult to observe!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"af8e67\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #af8e67;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110351-1-1200x794.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3325 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faireetosha\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Where_to_see_the_animals_in_Etosha\"><\/span>4. Where to see the animals in Etosha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wait_for_the_animals_at_the_watering_holes_provided_by_the_accommodation\"><\/span>Wait for the animals at the watering holes provided by the accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the <strong>animals need to drink<\/strong>, so they are obliged to meet at the <strong>different water points of the park<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>dry<\/strong> season, from May to September, the <strong>concentration of animals is impressive<\/strong>. We didn&#8217;t expect to see so many!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, the<strong>Okaukuejo<\/strong> waterhole is the one where we saw<strong> the most animals at the same<\/strong> time.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"b6b6b4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b6b6b4;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70674331_510737703046847_8275349772534022144_n-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3321 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70674331_510737703046847_8275349772534022144_n-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70674331_510737703046847_8275349772534022144_n-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70674331_510737703046847_8275349772534022144_n-jpg-webp-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70674331_510737703046847_8275349772534022144_n-jpg-webp-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70674331_510737703046847_8275349772534022144_n-jpg-webp.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is<strong> impressive <\/strong>to observe them appropriating the waterhole according to their place in the animal kingdom.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as <strong>the elephants<\/strong> arrive at the watering hole all the other animals leave.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8f7e6a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f7e6a;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Partag&#xE9;-&#xE0;-partir-de-Lightroom-mobile-3-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3337 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Impalas, oryx, zebras and giraffes<\/strong> help each other to watch for potential predators.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will also observe many <strong>species of birds<\/strong>, of multiple sizes and colors.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_national_park_by_4%C3%974\"><\/span>Explore the national park by 4&#215;4  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your <strong>4&#215;4<\/strong> and a <strong>pair of binoculars<\/strong>, in the dry season from May to September, <strong>you will not drive long before coming face to face with animals<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An advice to <strong>leave early<\/strong>, as soon as the sun rises. The animals come out to enjoy the morning coolness or return from their nightly hunt.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every day you will come across <strong>numerous herds of impala, oryx and zebra<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"939393\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #939393;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110416-1-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3328 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110416-1-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110416-1-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110416-1-jpg-webp-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110416-1-jpg-webp-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110416-1-jpg-webp.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_see_lions_in_Etosha\"><\/span>Where to see lions in Etosha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will certainly come <strong>face to<\/strong> face with <strong>giraffes<\/strong>.  <strong>Rhinos<\/strong> and <strong>lions<\/strong> are more discreet, ask the <strong>guides<\/strong> you will meet on the site to give you some recommendations.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Count on <strong>the help of other travelers<\/strong> to point out the positions of the animals that are more difficult to spot. We had the chance to observe <strong>a lioness and her cubs devouring a Zebra in the early morning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a19173\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a19173;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110379-1-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3327 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110379-1-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110379-1-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110379-1-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110379-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1110379-1.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"907b58\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #907b58;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70765651_411166606205956_4595023877486149632_n-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3322 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70765651_411166606205956_4595023877486149632_n-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70765651_411166606205956_4595023877486149632_n-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70765651_411166606205956_4595023877486149632_n-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70765651_411166606205956_4595023877486149632_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/70765651_411166606205956_4595023877486149632_n.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Two rhinoceroses<\/strong> blocked our way, when we were wandering in the east of the park.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8a7155\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8a7155;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0250784209298861145667-1-1200x793.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3319 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you enter the park, <strong>pick up the map with the different water points<\/strong>. You can select a few each day to explore.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; F <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/sesriem-explorer-les-dunes-de-sossusvlei\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/sesriem-explorer-les-dunes-de-sossusvlei\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ind our detailed article about our 3 days in Sesriem and Sossusvlei <\/a> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, a safari in Etosha will remain engraved in your memories! Feel free to leave us a <strong>quick note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, to tell us if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure. <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Etosha National Park is the highlight of our trip to Namibia. It&#8217;s also one of our favorite places in the world . It is one of the largest wildlife reserves in Africa, with no less than 114 species of mammals and 340 species of birds. You will not see the time passing by! 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