3-Day Etosha Express Accommodated Safari from Windhoek

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Elephants drinking at a waterhole in Etosha — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Himba Lady in Damaraland — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This African Wildlife Safari includes visiting one of Africa's premier game reserves, Etosha National Park. Including game drives, the chance to meet some local Namibian tribes, while staying in the comfort of accommodation with en-suite bathroom. This is a small-group tour caters for wildlife & nature lovers, and eco-friendly explorers. Explore Etosha National Park and search for species such as rhino, lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, giraffe and numerous species of antelope as well as an impressive 340 species of birds.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Chameleon Safaris

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick-up within Windhoek city limits
Included: 1hr Himba Village experience
Included: Lunch
Included: 2 nights accommodation as per itinerary - twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom
Included: Dinner
Included: Tap water
Included: Breakfast
Included: Professional English speaking driver & guide
Included: Drop-off within Swakopmund city limits
Included: 1 full day & 1 afternoon game drive
Included: Transport in custom built air-conditioned safari vehicle with pop up roof

Not included

Not included: Drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol and dinner in Swakopmund
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Halali, Etosha National Park

Stop 1

30 min

Pick up is from 7h15 and predeparture meeting is at Chameleon Safaris office.
Otjiwarongo

30 min

After 3hours on the road, we take a short break in Otjiwarongo where we can collect some last minute supplies, drinks and snacks.
Etosha National Park

12 hours

Arriving at Ombika Gate around 2pm, spend the rest of the afternoon game driving through to our accommodation inside Etosha

Accommodation at Halali is in twin share rooms, and we highly recommend spending time at the floodlit waterhole before and after dinner.

Packed lunch · Dinner in the restaurant of the Rest camp

Overnight in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms at Okaukuejo Rest Camp.

Day 2 · Etosha National Park

Etosha Pan

5 hours Admission included

After breakfast we pack our bags and head off on a morning game drives out into the park searching for predators. By mid morning our game drive takes us through to the Etosha Pan where we can see where the park gets it's name.
Stop 2

14 hours Admission included

After a picnic lunch in the park, we continue on our final game drive, heading back towards Okaukuejo, and exit the park just before sunset, driving through to our lodge for the evening, Etosha Village.

Breakfast at Rest Camp · Picnic style lunch · A delicious buffet dinner offering a selection of meats, stirfries, salads, soups and desserts.

Overnight in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom at Etosha Village.

Day 3 · Himba visit & Swakopmund

Damaraland

one hour

Today is a long day in the vehicle travelling through rural Namibia. Our journey takes us through Damaraland where we have the chance to meet the Damara people where we can support them at their small pop up shop, as well as get to know them in their local environment.
Uis

30 min

Just before we reach Uis, we stop at a small Himba settlement. Here we can enjoy a short tour through their village and get to know a little more about what makes the Himba people so unique.

On arrival in Uis we make a short stop to resupply cold drinks and have a quick bathroom break before continuing our journey across the desert.
Zeila Shipwreck

30 min

We then make our way across the plains of the Namib Desert, through the the coast where we make a stop at the Zeila Shipwreck.
Swakopmund

30 min

We arrive in Swakopmund late afternoon where we will be dropped off at our accommodation (not included in the safari).

A buffet breakfast of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, muffins, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee. · Picnic style lunch

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Mercure Hotel Windhoek
Hotel Uhland
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino
Hotel Pension Moni
Windhoek Country Club Resort
Hilton Windhoek
The Weinberg Windhoek
Movenpick Hotel Windhoek
Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Hotel Pension Palmquell
Hotel Thule
Hotel Heinitzburg

and 7 more pickup points

We recommend pre-safari accommodation at Chameleon Backpackers where this tour begins.

Using your ticket

You will be required to complete an indemnity form on the morning of departure which will require your travel insurance details, including policy number and 24hr emergency contact details. Please ensure you have these details available.
Minimum numbers apply when booking within 30 days of safari departure date. Minimum 2 people.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Please call +264 61247668 at least 48 hours in advance to confirm hotel pick-up

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.