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Fully Guided Tours

3 Days Etosha Express Accommodated Safari

Offered by: Chameleon Safaris
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3 Day Etosha Express Accommodated Safari
Duration
3 days
Group Size i
Max. 10
Age Requirement
5+ yrs
Tour Offered by Chameleon Safaris
Offered by: Chameleon Safaris
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VERIFIED LOCAL OPERATOR
  • Office HQ: Windhoek, Namibia
  • Founded in: 1995
  • Listed on: Apr 2023
  • Price range: $150 - $500

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Overview

Departures on this 3 day and 2 night accommodated adventure are from Windhoek every Tuesday and this itinerary is a fantastic way quickly to ‘’Snapshot’’ three of Namibia’s greatest highlights.

Amazing wildlife opportunities abound in Etosha National Park where in many cases the animals come to us as we seek out the myriad of waterholes. We are looking for predators and prey alike, lion and leopard, elephant and giraffe, black rhino and eland are all in the mix of possible sightings together with so many more species of mammal and birds that it is impossible to mention them all.

The mineral pan ‘’The Great White Space’’ from which Etosha takes its name is 22,000 square km of desolate, dazzling expanse, so big it can be seen from space.

Beautiful Damaraland gives us a unique ‘’Big Sky’’ experience, where the towering pink granite koppies seem to touch the very sky on our horizon. Stunning in every season this region of mountains and grassland, trees and riverbeds, desert elephant and desert rhino, puts real meaning into the words ‘’breath taking’’.

We meet some of the locals as we travel through Damaraland, Himba, Herero & Damara people, often in traditional dress, welcome us to their makeshift roadside stalls where they sell traditional hand crafts to the passing traffic. Onwards, westward, passing under the shadow of Namibia’s highest mountain, The Brandberg, we make our way down to the Atlantic Ocean.

Reaching the wild and rugged Skeleton Coast, we follow the ocean road into the unusual and quirky town of Swakopmund. Referred to by some as the adrenaline capital of Namibia, there are certainly some hair raising experiences on offer, but Swakopmund is also a place where you can relax and recharge.

Highlights

  • A well-planned itinerary that covers key highlights of Etosha National Park
  • Comfortable lodges or accommodations within or near the park
  • Opportunity to see a wide variety of African wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more
  • Game drives within Etosha National Park to maximize wildlife sightings
  • Visits to waterholes where animals gather for drinking, increasing chances of wildlife encounters
  • Ideal for bird enthusiasts with over 300 bird species in the park
  • Groups are usually small for a more personalized experience

Tour Features
Tour Features

Languages

Afrikaans +1

Tour Style Namibia

Tour Style

Guiding method

Fully Guided Tours

Best month to travel

Best season to travel

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Tour Phisical Level

Physical Level

Light: Level 1

Activities & Transfers

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    Activities: game drives, wildlife viewing, waterhole visits, photography & stargazing
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    Transport mode: Safari Trucks
  • Transportation
    Hotel & accommodation pickup offered
  • Excluded Items

Items that are included in the cost of this listing

  • Transport in a safari vehicle with pop up roof & A/C
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • 2 nights’ accommodation
  • Meals (B x2, L x3, D x2)
  • National Park entry fees
  • Game drives in Etosha
  • Pick up & drop off at accommodation

Items that are not included in the cost of this listing

  • International flights are not included
  • Insurance is not included
  • Drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol
  • Gratuities

  • Day 1: Windhoek – Accommodation inside Etosha National Park – 500 km

    You will be collected from your accommodation within the Windhoek city limits at 07:00 and transferred to Chameleon Headquarters for a short pre-departure meeting.

    Heading north from Windhoek, we stop briefly at the small town of Otjiwarongo to gather some last-minute supplies before continuing on to Etosha, and we enjoy a light lunch pack whilst “on the move”. We enter Etosha National Park and game drive our way to our overnight accommodation at Halali Camp.
    Etosha is huge, just over 22,000 square km and is home to 114 species of mammal, 350 species of bird, 110 species of reptile, uncountable numbers of insect and, somewhat bizarrely, one species of fish. There are good chances of spotting many of these different creatures as we tour through the park, stopping at the various waterholes along our way.

    All visitors must be in camp by sunset, and we aim to arrive at our lodge just before sunset and with time to settle into our rooms, with en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee facilities.

    The ‘game show’ in Etosha doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. All the Etosha camps have floodlit waterholes for extra game viewing opportunities. The floodlit waterhole is located within walking distance from our accommodation. A visit, or two, is highly recommended this evening as we can expect many species to visit the waterhole during the night and this waterhole is known to be very popular with elephant and the critically endangered black rhino.

    • Admission: Free
    • Stay: Halali or Okaukuejo Lodge inside the park
      Twin share, en-suite bathroom
    • Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 2: Etosha – Accommodation near Anderson gate – 70 km

    We have the whole day to explore Etosha, and we want to make the most of it. The park gates open at sunrise, and we aim to be on our way just as the sun breaches the horizon. Early morning is usually a productive time for game viewing, and first thing in the morning is a good time to catch big cats returning from the hunt.

    We return to the Lodge for breakfast and to load our vehicle before heading out into the park once again searching for big game. Etosha is a desert landscape and water is the most scarce natural resource.

    There are, however, numerous waterholes here, both natural and man-made, and our game driving technique is to take in as many of these as possible. Here we hope that the game will come to us as the thirsty animals attend for a much-needed drink.
    On our way today, we will stop to have a closer look at the Etosha Pan. The name Etosha translates as ‘great white space’ but this name does not do justice to the immensity of the pan. Over 4,700 square km of dazzling white mineral pan, so big that it can be seen from space.

    We exit Etosha at the Anderson gate close to sunset, and it is just a short drive to our accommodation in a comfortable, spacious twin share room with modern en-suite bathroom facilities. An ideal space to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. A fantastic dinner this evening.

    • Admission: Free
    • Stay: Etosha Village
    • Stay: Etosha Village, Etosha Safari Camp and Okatula Etosha Lodge
      Twin share, en-suite bathroom
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Departure Details
Departure: Tuesday
Departure time: 07:00 am
Departure point:

Chameleon Backpackers
5 Voight St North, Windhoek, Namibia

Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse
Operator notes:
You can head directly to the departure point, or request pickup
We recommend pre-safari accommodation at Chameleon Backpackers where this tour begins.
Return Details
Return: 3 days later
Return notes:
A La Mer Hotel
Albertina Amathila Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation

Accessibility
Tourism for all!

Everyone benefits from better accessibility.

If you wish to make any changes to, or cancel your safari after your booking has been confirmed we will require such requests in writing from the person making the booking. If you wish to change any details of the land content of your safari (eg. change departure dates, accommodation types or even parts of the itinerary) we will do our best to help, however there will be an Amendment fee levied of 20% of tour price per person. If you wish to cancel your holiday the following cancellation charges will be applied from the day written request of cancellation is received by us.

Amount of cancellation charge
  • 20% - More than 30 days
  • 100% - Less than 30 days

Please Note: Some travel insurance policies are not recognized by some Namibian hospitals; you should check with your provider if their product is accepted in Namibia before you travel and seek alternative coverage where necessary.

As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D and M plugs.

Type D

This plug has three round prongs that form a triangle.

Type M

Type M is a 16 amp plug, and it has three round prongs that form a triangle.

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