Etosha National Park, Namibia

3-Day Etosha Express Safari

4.9 / 5 · 213 reviews Offered by Indigo Safaris 3-Day

Overview

This 3-day/2night budget camping safari starts in Swakopmund and ends Windhoek. Leaving Swakopmund in the morning we first visit the Zelia Shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast before enjoying a scenic drive through Damaraland to Etosha National Park. Upon leaving Etosha, make a final stop at the Okahandja craft market for some local souvenirs. We arrive in Windhoek in the afternoon where we will be dropped off at our accommodation within the city limits.

Plan snapshot

Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

3-Day

Route

Swakopmund to Windhoek (City)

Via Etosha NP

Country & park

Namibia / Etosha National Park

Style

Shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

On request

Minimum age

5 years

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Budget camping Inside Etosha NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2: All Meals Included - Inside Etosha NP

Meals

Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

NAD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

Rates

Rates Per Person

NAD

Start datesSingle2+ people

Jun 27, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jul 4, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jul 11, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jul 18, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jul 25, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Aug 1, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Aug 8, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Aug 15, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Aug 22, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Aug 29, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Sep 5, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Sep 12, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Sep 19, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Sep 26, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Oct 3, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Oct 10, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Oct 17, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Oct 24, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Oct 31, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Nov 7, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Nov 14, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Nov 21, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Nov 28, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Dec 5, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Dec 12, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Dec 19, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Dec 26, 2026 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jan 2, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jan 9, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jan 16, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jan 23, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Jan 30, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Feb 6, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Feb 13, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Feb 20, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Feb 27, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Mar 6, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Mar 13, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Mar 20, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

Mar 27, 2027 N$13,500 NAD N$12,000 NAD

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Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.

This tour is offered in Namibian dollars (NAD).

This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.

Quote flow

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We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()

Requests are sent directly to the tour operator

If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

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Route

country Namibia

Start Swakopmund (Day 1)

Day 1-2 Etosha NP

End Windhoek (City) (Day 3)

Tour Features

Participation camping

Guests must assist with camp chores. See the first day description for more info.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 12 people per vehicle.

Scheduled departures

This tour starts on fixed start dates only.

Cannot be customized

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour.

Minimum age of 5 years

The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives

Game drives: overland safari truck

Getting around: overland safari truck

We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day 1-2

Budget camping Inside Etosha NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2: All Meals Included

Inside Etosha NP

Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

Day 3

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Swakopmund to Etosha National Park

You'll be collected at one of 4 locations in Swakopmund, including the airport, between 8.30 - 8.45 am. At Etosha you will be introduced to the park with a short game drive between the main entrance gate and Okaukuejo Camp. Etosha is just over 22,000 square km in size and home to 114 species of mammals and 350 bird species of bird. After setting up the campsite (time permitting), we will go for a short afternoon game drive in search of big game. Elephant, rhino, giraffe and the big cats are often seen in the area. All visitors must be back in camp at sunset, but the ‘game show’ doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Okaukuejo is famous for its flood-lit waterhole where we are afforded the chance to see all of Etosha’s treasures. *Single travellers can be matched with another traveller of the same sex on a twin share basis or pay a single supplement. Guests must put up and take down their own tent. Sleeping bag and small pillow can be rented for NAD 30 per day. Driving time: ~6 hours. Inside Etosha NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Etosha NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Etosha National Park

We have the whole day to explore Etosha. The park gates open at sunrise and after a quick coffee and snack we will aim to be on our way as the sun breaches the horizon. Early morning is usually a productive time for game viewing and first thing in the morning is a good time to catch big cats returning from the hunt. On our way back to Okaukuejo we will stop to have a closer look at the Etosha Pan. The name Etosha translates as ‘great white space’ but this name does not do justice to the immensity of the pan. Over 4,700 square km of the dazzling white mineral pan, is so big that it can be seen from space. Keeping a sharp lookout for game as we wind our way back to Okaukuejo, we aim to arrive back at our campsite just before sunset and just in time for the best hour of the day at the Okaukuejo waterhole. Inside Etosha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Etosha National Park to Windhoek

After leaving camp, we will game drive to the park exit, hoping to catch sight of some magnificent predators and plains game before heading south to Windhoek, we stop briefly at the small town of Okahandja to refuel our vehicle. This is also where we will find Namibia’s largest wood carving market. Craftsmen from all over Namibia come here to showcase a wide variety of items both large and small. Here we have the opportunity to collect a truly Namibian souvenir and at the same time to support the local artists and communities. We aim to be back in Windhoek in the late afternoon. There will be a shuttle service to take you to your accommodation within the Windhoek City limits or the airport. We recommend Chameleon Backpackers for a great value, centrally located accommodation. We also recommend that departure flights are not scheduled for today. Driving time: ~4-5 hours. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Windhoek (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

Camping equipment

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Sleeping bag

Bath towels

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts in Swakopmund and ends in Windhoek, Namibia

We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.

Fly to Swakopmund Airport (SWP - Check price)

Fly back from Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH - Check price) near Windhoek

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Offered by

Indigo Safaris

4.9 operator rating 213 reviews

Indigo Safaris are experts in bespoke travel in Africa. We know every place we sell, having lived in Southern & Eastern Africa, and having travelled extensively in the countries we promote. With team members in SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, the UK, & the USA, we only work with the best, tried and tested local suppliers, and sell at the same rate, or less, as if you contacted them directly. We visit suppliers regularly to maintain delivery standards and find new locations for your adventures

Offices In

United Kingdom, United States, Seychelles, South Africa

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)

Member Of

ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA

Tour Types

Customizable private tours and fixed group tours

Destinations

Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Practical answers

Tour FAQs

7 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in Namibian dollars (NAD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.

Can the itinerary be customized?

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Budget camping Inside Etosha NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2: All Meals Included - Inside Etosha NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Indigo Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris.

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