Etosha Region, Namibia
The Etosha Region is best known for the world-famous Etosha National Park, but it also includes areas to the south around Outjo and stretches east and west beyond the park. Etosha is one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations, offering visitors the chance to see a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat.
Climate in the Etosha Region
Like most of Namibia, this region has a dry and a rainy season. From April to September, it rarely rains, so animals gather around waterholes — both natural and man-made — often forming large groups in specific parts of the park. When the rainy season arrives, the wildlife spreads out again into the more remote areas.
Plants and Animals of Etosha
Etosha and its surroundings are divided into eight main types of landscapes. At the center lies the giant Etosha Salt Pan, a wide, flat space with little to no vegetation. Around it, you’ll find grasslands, shrub savannas, mopane forests, thorn bush areas, mixed woodlands, and even rocky hills.
The region is home to a wide range of animals, including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, springboks, black-faced impalas, elands, and warthogs. It’s also rich in birdlife and reptiles, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
Accommodation in the Etosha
Okaukuejo Lodge
Inside the park, 104 units with a floodlit waterhole, restaurant, and guided game drives.
Namutoni Lodge
Eastern gate, built around a historic fort with chalets, a bar, and close wildlife viewing.
Halali Lodge
Centrally located in the park with 61 units, a large pool, restaurant, and waterhole.
Dolomite Lodge
Western park, luxury hilltop chalets with exclusive access to the less-visited west.
Onkoshi Lodge
Remote eco-lodge on Etosha Pan’s edge, offering 15 chalets and solar-powered comfort.
Mokuti Etosha Lodge
Just outside the eastern gate, 106 rooms with full spa, pool, restaurant, and game drives.
Ongava Lodge
Luxury lodges on a private reserve at the southern boundary; guided drives included.
Etosha Safari Lodge
65 rooms with panoramic views, pool, dining, and close proximity to Andersson Gate.
Mushara Lodge
East of Etosha, elegant bush retreat with spacious chalets, fine dining, and guided safaris.
Mushara Bush Camp
Family-friendly tented lodge near Namutoni Gate, with pool and nature-based activities.
Etosha Village
45 chalets and a restaurant near the park, with optional game drives and guided walks.
Onguma Bush Camp
On Onguma Reserve near the eastern gate; cozy rooms, waterhole, and safari activities.
Etosha Mountain Lodge
Southwest border, offering chalets, rhino tracking, and stunning hilltop views.
Olifantsrus Campsite
Inside Etosha’s western section, 10 campsites with basic amenities and a waterhole.
Okaukuejo Campsite
Inside the park with shaded areas, shared ablutions, and easy access to wildlife.
Halali Campsite
Centrally located inside the park, shaded sites with a pool and nearby waterhole.
Namutoni Campsite
Eastern section of the park, close to fort ruins, good birdwatching and game viewing.
Etosha Safari Campsite
Private site just outside the southern gate; self-catering with access to lodge dining.
