Etosha National Park

Information on one of Namibia's National parks.

The Etosha Park (from 1958) is located 435 km (Okaukuejo) or 530 km (Namutoni) north of Windhoek. The park can be entered through either Von Lindequist (Namutoni) or Andersson Gate (Okaukuejo). It is one of the Africa's largest parks covering area of 22 270 square kilometres. The Etosha pan's size is 4 590 square kilometres, while all pans cover more than 5 100 square kilometres.
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Name. The word ''etosha'' means place of dry water or, according to other sources, huge, white area.
History. Game Reserve 2, proclaimed by German Governor Friedrich Von Lindequist in 1907, comprised the Etosha pan and most of Kaokoland and covered almost 100 000 square kilometres. The park was reduced in 1947 by allocating Kaokoland to Herero. According to recommendations of Odendaal Commission (1962) park's area was reduced even further. The present size of the park is 77 per cent less than before the Odendaal Commission.
Best time for visit. Winters are cool and dry in the park. Game tend to stay closer to water holes and chances to spot species are better. The rainy season normally begins at the end of October - beginning of November.
Average rainfall figures: Okaukuejo: 412 mm, Halali: 430 mm, Namutoni: 442 mm.
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Camps.
Okaukuejo. The oldest camp in the park, opened in October 1957, is the home of Etosha Ecological Institute. Established in the end of last century as a control post to combat the spread of foot-and-mouth disease of cattle, illegal hunting and gun trading. Attractions: water tower (1963), floodlit water hole in the camp frequently visited by elephants, rhinos, lions and different species of antelopes.
Namutoni. The camp was opened in 1958. The first fort (1902-03), erected as a border post and was attacked in 1904 by 500 Ovambos. The garrison of seven German soldiers successfully defended fort for the whole day and The Etosha National Park Namibia retreated later during the night. Next day fort was completely destroyed by Ovambos. After Herero uprising Namutoni fort was rebuild and later used as a police post but during the course of time fall in disuse. Restoration works began on the end of 30s when one of the towers was destroyed by lightning. In 1950 the Namutoni fort was declared a National Monument. The restaurant, additional accommodation units and shop were added in 1983.
Halali. The newest camp was opened in 1967. The name derived from the sound of traditional German hunting horn used to announce the end of the hunt. The only hills in the park are located here.
Vegetation. The vegetation groups can be identified as follows: grass plains along the pan (e.g. Andoni, Chudob), mopane woodland (Okerfontein), mixed thorns and terminalias (Namutoni), dense woodlands (tamboti, thorns, mopane) (Namutoni-Okerfontein).
Altitude. The average height of the park is around 1000 m above sea level.
Attention:
SPEED LIMIT IN THE PARK IS 60 KM/H

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Park usage and entrance fees per day (payable on arrival only):

Adults foreign   N$ 80 Passenger vehicle (up to 10 seats)   N$ 10
Adults SADC   N$ 60 Bus (11-25 seats)   N$ 40
Adults Namibian residents   N$ 30 Bus (26-50 seats)   N$ 300
Children (6-16)   no charge Bus (51 and more seats)   N$ 500

Accommodation and camping per night Okaukuejo 2008, valid from 01.11.2007:

Unit type Number of units Daily rates per person Single rate Note
Premier Waterhole Chalet (new double story chalet with balcony overlooking the waterhole) 5 N$ 1499 N$ 2999 Dinner, bed and breakfast Maximum 4 adults
Waterhole chalet double room 30 N$ 699 N$ 999 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 2 adults
Family chalet 2 N$ 799 N$ 1399 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 4 adults
Bush chalet 20 N$ 749 N$ 899 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 2 adults
Double room 40 N$ 649 N$ 799 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 2 adults
Camping 26 N$ 199 per site plus N$ 99 per person - Maximum 8 persons per site
Children under the age of 6 stay free of change, 6-12 years old pay 50%. Provision for children will be made upon arrival; however the booking must be made in advance
Activities
Guided morning drives - N$ 599 per person - Children 6-12 half price, no children under the age of 6 permitted
Guided afternoon drives - N$ 599 per person -
Guided night drives - N$ 719 per person -

Accommodation and camping per night Onkoshi 2008 - 2009, valid from 01.09.2008:

Unit type Number of units Daily rates per person Single rate Note
Onkoshi Chalet 14 N$ 4495 N$ 5495 All meals, park entrance fees, all activities (professionally guided morning, afternoon,
and night game drives to surrounding areas of the park, including access
to exclusive areas within the north-eastern sandveld area)
Onkoshi Honeymoon Chalet 1 N$ 4985 N$ 5985 All meals, park entrance fees, all activities (professionally guided morning, afternoon,
and night game drives to surrounding areas of the park, including access
to exclusive areas within the north-eastern sandveld area)

Accommodation and camping per night Halali 2008, valid from 01.11.2007:

Unit type Number of units Daily rates per person Single rate Note
Family Chalet 2 N$ 799 N$ 1199 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 4 adults
Premier Bush Chalet: Honeymoon suite (new developed chalet with jacuzzi) 5 N$ 999 N$ 1499 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 4 adults
Bush chalet 10 N$ 749 N$ 999 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 4 adults
Bush chalet 10 N$ 749 N$ 899 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 2 adults
Double room 39 N$ 649 N$ 799 Bed and breakfast
Maximum 2 adults
Camping 40 N$ 199 per site plus N$ 99 per person - Maximum 8 persons per site
Children under the age of 6 stay free of change, 6-12 years old pay 50%. Provision for children will be made upon arrival; however the booking must be made in advance.
Disabled access units available - please specify when booking
Activities
Guided morning drives - N$ 419 per person - Children 6-12 half price, no children under the age of 6 permitted
Guided afternoon drives - N$ 419 per person -
Guided night drives - N$ 539 per person -

Accommodation and camping per night Namutoni 2008, valid from 01.11.2007:

Unit type Number of units Daily rates per person Single rate Note
Bush Chalet 20 N$ 1499 N$ 1999 Dinner, bed and breakfast Maximum 2 adults
Double room 24 N$ 1199 N$ 1699 Dinner, bed and breakfast Maximum 2 adults
Camping 25 N$ 199 per site plus N$ 99 per person - Maximum 8 persons per site
Children under the age of 6 stay free of change, 6-12 years old pay 50%. Provision for  children will be made upon arrival; however the booking must be made in advance
Disabled access units available - please specify when booking
Activities
Guided morning drives - N$ 479 per person - Children 6-12 half price, no children under the age of 6 permitted
Guided afternoon drives - N$ 479 per person -
Guided night drives - N$ 699 per person -

Rates for guided drives per person 2008, valid from 01.11.2008:

Camp Morning Afternoon Night
Okaukuejo N$ 599.00 N$ 599.00 N$ 719.00
Halali N$ 419.00 N$ 419.00 N$ 539.00
Namutoni N$ 479.00 N$ 479.00 N$ 699.00

Other facilities: shop, kiosk, swimming pool, restaurant, fuel (no diesel). No banking facilities.The Etosha National Park Namibia
Conference facilities (40 pax):
Rate: N$ 350 per day.
Other facilities: shop, kiosk, swimming pool, restaurant, fuel, mail facilities, fire wood. No banking facilities.
Restaurants:
Open: 7.00-9.00, 12.00-14.00, 18.00-22.00
Meal times:
7.00-8.30, 12.00-13.30, 18.00-20.30
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