Etosha National Park

Etosha Zebra 2 - Zebras in Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is the second largest of Namibia's game reserves (after Namib-Naukluft National Park). It spans 20,000 km² in the Four-O region. The park surrounds the Etosha salt pan, which attracts animals, particularly in the drier winter months, because it is a source of water in a very dry land.

Etosha National Park Halal Travel Guide

Its name means "big white place", referring to the Etosha Salt Pan.

All facilities inside the park are run by wr.com.na/etosha.php Namibia Wildlife Resorts, a company owned by the Namibian Government.

How is the Landscape of Etosha National Park

The park surrounds the Etosha salt pan, which attracts animals, particularly in the drier winter months, because it is a source of water in a very dry land.

Flora and fauna

Wildlife that can be seen here include: Rhinos, Lions, Zebra, Giraffes, Gemsbok, Springbok, Wildebeest, Elephants, and Jackals.

Travel to Etosha National Park

To visit Etosha, one needs a vehicle. Visitors are not permitted to wander around the park (except in the enclosed camping/hotel areas) on foot. The B1 (from either Oshakati or Tsumeb) brings you to the park's eastern gate at Namutoni. The C38, from Outjo bring you to the park's southern gate.

There are also several safari companies operating from Windhoek and Swakopmund which offer tours of varying length in Etosha. Safari companies are also allowed to enter the western part of the park which is closed to private visitors.

How to get around in Etosha National Park

As mentioned above, you need a vehicle to get around the park. The roads are all well-graded gravel, so there is no need to have a four-wheel drive. Since the dust generated by traffic is damaging to the environment and the speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph). Be careful when driving on gravel roads especially when braking as there is very little traction available and one can skid very easily. Remember to fuel up in advance as the fueling stations are only at the camps and distances in Namibia are deceptive.

What to see in Etosha National Park

Crocuta crocuta - Etosha 2015 - Spotted hyena in Etosha National Park

• Animals! Throughout the park, particularly at watering holes, of which there are many.
• Rest Camp watering holes At all three rest camps and there is are watering holes just outside the perimeter fence. At night they are lit with flood lights and visitors can sit and watch as the animals come down to drink, flirt and occasionally fight well into the night. They are ideal places to wander down to with a sundowner after getting back from a days game spotting.

Visitors are not allowed out of the rest camps after sunset so the waters holes can provide the opportunity to continue watching the animals after dark.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Etosha National Park

What else to do then see the wildlife! From every hotel there are possibilities to do a game drive, be sure to bring your binoculars as some animals (like lions or cheetahs) can only be watched when distance is kept. Also when close to animals be very quiet, most animals will be scared by the slightest noise.

The best time to easily see a lot of wildlife is in the afternoon around 15:30, beware however that most hotels and lodges close their gates at 6 in the evening. When you want to visit the park after the gates are closed you will need a special guide to accompany you.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Etosha National Park

A good map that has all the water holes that tells you where to see the animals you may want to see

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Etosha National Park, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Etosha National Park. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Etosha National Park and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Etosha National Park. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Etosha National Park is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Etosha National Park.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are five designated rest camps for visitors, enclosed by walls and fences. Namutoni, Halali and Okaukejo have camping, and most offer petrol stations, pools and retail outlets for those things you forgot. The gates for camps open at sunrise and close at sunset. You are not allowed outside of a camp during night. Bush camping is not permitted.All lodges and campsites inside of the park can be booked through wr.com.na/ Namibia Wildlife Resorts.

• Namutoni at the east gate of the park - Thit is on the site of an old German fort which was burned down many years ago in a raid by the Ovambo people from the north. Today the fort is a hotel. There is also a shop where you can buy food and basic supplies.

• Halali South of the pan and situated about half way between the other two eastern camps - This has the most impressive floodlit water hole with a viewing platform - you can walk down after setting up camp and sit here at sunset, drink a sundowner and watch the animals come down to drink.

• Okaukuejo at the south entrance to the park - There are small huts available, as well as a restaurant and pool. Be sure to have a look at the waterhole around midnight, you can often see rhinos even during wet season. This has the best layout among all the camps and the best waterhole for sitting down and watching animals.

• Dolomite Camp at the western entrance to the park - It is a camp that is fairly new and offers luxury lodging full board. The camp is situated on the top of a Koppie.

• Onkoshi in the northeast corner of the park - This camp is located on the edge of the Etosha pan and features fifteen huts built on elevated wooden decks.

Stay Safe

Afrotis afraoides etoschae - Northern black bustard

Stay in your car; wild animals can be dangerous. There are plenty of picnic spots around the park where one can alight from your vehicle, but these are not all fenced so be on the lookout for animals. At night, jackals may walk around your campsite and they will usually flee when they see you but be careful, some jackals carry rabies.

Although all campsites are fenced, do not sleep outside, especially not on the benches surrounding the waterholes. The fence is not high there and not really an obstacle for a lion.

Etosha is in the malaria zone, so take appropriate precautions.

Travel Next

North-west of Etosha the Caprivi Strip offers more game parks and is en route to the Victoria Falls.

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