Etosha for families

Etosha is one of the best choices for families.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Etosha National Park lies in northern Namibia around a large salt pan covering roughly a quarter of its area. It is managed by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, and the rest camps inside are run by Namibia Wildlife Resorts.

Why Etosha for families?

• A short domestic flight can replace a long road transfer.
• Some camps and activities have minimum ages, so confirm with the provider before booking.

What awaits you in Etosha

• The vast Etosha salt pan
• Floodlit waterholes at the rest camps
• Black rhino
• Well suited to self-drive
• Game viewing in open terrain

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, black rhino, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.

Suggested time on the ground: 3 to 4 days. Most visitors drive from Windhoek on tarred roads to Andersson Gate in the south or Von Lindequist Gate in the east. Light-aircraft flights serve lodge airstrips near the park.

Activities that fit

game drives, birdwatching and camping.

When to go

The best period overall is August to October. For quieter months and often better value, try November.

Dry season: animals gather at waterholes, and floodlit waterholes at the camps allow night viewing.

Other destinations for families

• Addo South Africa
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Pilanesberg South Africa
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Akagera Rwanda
• Kruger South Africa

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Sources: MEFT Namibia - Etosha National Park · Namibia Wildlife Resorts - Etosha National Park · Weather2Travel - Etosha climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.