Explore Etosha Self–Drive

4 Day Self Drive Safari

Safari Description:

A short self–drive visiting Etosha National Park, Namibia – one of the largest wildlife destinations in the world. Enjoy rewarding game viewing and spot elephants, predators such as lion, leopard and hyena, and watch out for endangered black rhino. Various comfort options available, you can choose between staying inside or out of the park on private reserves

Safari Highlights:

Etosha National Park – game drives and game viewing in premier park – Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni; Etosha Pan
Luxury option: additional activities in private game reserves and high–quality accommodation and service

Main Attractions:

Namibia: Etosha Park

Map & Short Itinerary:

Camping

Day 1 & 2 Okaukuejo campsite/Etosha Safari Camp site
Day 3 Onguma campsite
Day 4 Return to Windhoek

Map & Itinerary
Accommodated

Day 1 & 2 Okaukuejo Resort NWR / Etosha Safari Camp
Day 3 Onguma Bush Camp
Day 4 Return to Windhoek/end

Map & Itinerary
Luxury

Day 1 Ongava Lodge Ongava Private Reserve
Day 2&3 Onguma Private Reserve
Day 4 Return to Windhoek

Map & Itinerary
Length 4 days
Safari Type Self Drive Safari
Price From
Countries Namibia
Accommodation Accommodation, Camping, Luxury
Group Size Minimum 1 people
Single Supplement Yes
Please Note Subject to availability of accommodation
Departures On Request

Comfort Level:

How we rate comfort
Accommodation Comfort2 Star3 Star
Camping Comfort1 Star
Luxury Comfort4 Star5 Star
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 Etosha National Park

Collect your vehicle and depart for Etosha National Park, Namibia’s premier wildlife haven and where you’ll spot many species of game together as they congregate around waterholes to quench their thirst.

Day 2&3 Etosha National Park

Your days can be spent enjoying game drives in the park where different herbivores have adapted to Namibia’s harsh climate – watch out for oryx, springbok, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe and predators such as lion, leopard and hyena. It’s also home to endangered species such as cheetah and rhino. Sit at waterholes, an authentic way to watch the comings and goings of the animals as they come to drink, or as they criss–cross the pan for better grazing. Etosha Pan itself is huge, an ancient shallow lake that dried leaving nothing but salt pans, so large that they can be seen from space. Shimmering mirages, dancing dust–devils and fresh–waterholes located by the side of the pan, along with great wildlife make Etosha truly unique.

For clients travelling on the luxury package, your nights are spent in private reserves adjacent to the National Park where you can enjoy activities on the private reserves, or enter Etosha National Park, but experience quality accommodation and service

Day 4 Windhoek

If time permits, perhaps enjoy one final game drive to tick off any final wildlife sightings before returning to Windhoek – no flights prior to late–afternoon

How we rate our safaris

Namibia, Botswana and some other African destinations do not have a set star system that is familiar worldwide to many countries, however, as this is widely used, we have tried to replicate this format to give you an idea of the level of comfort during your safari. For example, a mobile camping tour in Namibia is given 1* and luxury accommodation increasing to 5*. Depending on your tour, there may be a bit of a mix of levels of comfort so please check if you are not sure.

1* or 1–2* Rated Safaris – Camping tours:

These are generally scheduled/small group or self–drive safaris (though a private–guided safari can also fall into this category if you wish to camp); the scheduled trips generally involve client participation where you may be expected to put up/take down your tent and assist with camp chores, dome tents and a ground mattress is supplied. For self–drive options this will often mean roof tents on the vehicle and all camping equipment. There may be the occasional night in simple accommodation but majority of nights are spent camping and most camp sites will have shared ablution facilities. If there is a good mix of both camping and accommodation, this may be rated at 1&2*. These are the most basic level of safaris offered and scheduled safari group sizes vary according to the trip and company – 1* tours are the most affordable option and geared for adventurous travellers who do not mind a bit of discomfort.

Accommodated Safaris

Standard/Mid–range safaris 2–3.5*

Standard accommodation style trips generally have no camping included (though on occasion with a specific activity such as a Delta or Serengeti excursion, or perhaps hiking, a couple of nights may be included). As a general rule this is not the case. With most small group/scheduled tours accommodation is generally 2/3* level – clean and affordable but generally without too many frills; rooms will have en–suite facilities, most will offer air con/fans in the rooms, swimming pools etc (not guaranteed), restaurant/bar facilities, though location can be a little further away from main place of interest this option offers excellent value for money for those seeking a bed each night! We try to indicate on each trip the level of comfort for the particular tour

Superior/Luxury Safaris 3.5–5*

A superior style of accommodation. Most lodges at this level will have air–conditioning or fans in the room though some accommodation establishments are technically “camps” as they may be partially build of canvas – these “camps” are permanent fixtures, generally built on a platform, and will have full and comfortable facilities – the occasional trip may have a more basic night or two involved depending on location to ensure clients can fully appreciate the region they are experiencing. Service is generally very good and most places (outside of towns/cities) will have just a few rooms/chalets. Tours in this bracket include very small group safaris (up to 8 clients), self–drive and private–guided options which are tailored to suit you. The luxury options offer a high standard of accommodation, facilities and service in the region with attention to detail – some “camps” /lodges will have private guides and vehicles, but all accommodation is the best available with personalized service and a quality or unique experience perhaps unavailable elsewhere or in a more moderate price bracket. Tours include fly–in safaris, self–drive and private–guided options.

Please note: this is a guideline only and each destination can vary – some areas in Southern Africa do not always have 5* accommodation (there are limited hotels outside of cities that have the same * grading accommodation) but will be best in the area, have limited volume of rooms and some of the best locations and experiences for clients that is outside of the normal “tourist/travel” route. This can include exclusive conservation regions and emphasis is place on clients having a unique experience rather than offering hairdresser type of facilities that may be found is hotels in cities in other countries. Please also remember that some of these locations can be remote so wifi may not always be available, nor a huge menu range.

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Contact Information

Tel: +264 61 309387
Email: info@chameleon-holidays.com

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
08.00 – 17.00
Saturday
08.00 – 13.00
Sunday & Public Holidays
Closed

Address

7 Voigt St,  Windhoek