20 day Complete Namibia Camping & Accommodated Self-Drive 2018
Day 16-17: Namutoni Campsite, Etosha East
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- Overnight: Namutoni Campsite
- Alternate: Halali Campsite
Day 16-17: Namutoni Campsite, Etosha EastDay ItineraryOnward to Etosha, one to of the best game reserves in Southern Africa and home to many species of game including lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, hyena, giraffe, and many types of antelope including the endemic black-faced impala. You’ll be camping in the park for two nights and each rest camp has its own floodlit waterhole to enjoy in the evenings and witness the coming and goings of the various animals! Relax by the pool during the heat of the day, or have a drink in the bar. In addition, there is a small supply and curio shop, along with a restaurant. Whilst here, you can game drive throughout the park exploring the areas and visiting some of the many waterholes. Overnight camping only - we will try for a first night at Namutoni - entering via King Nehale Gate, and a second night at Halali - famed for it's floodlit waterhole. Approx 2 hours to Etosha gate 
In the vast arid space of Northern Namibia lies one of Southern Africa’s best loved wildlife sanctuaries. The Etosha National Park offers excellent game viewing in one of Africa’s most accessible venues. Zebra and springbok are scattered across the endless horizon, while the many waterholes attract endangered black rhinoceros, lion, elephant and large numbers of antelope. Etosha, meaning ‘place of dry water’, is encloses a huge, flat calcrete depression (or pan) of about 5,000km². The ‘Pan’ provides a great, parched, silver-white backdrop of shimmering mirages to an area of semi-arid savannah grassland and thorn scrub. The pan itself contains water only after very good rains and sometimes for only a few days each year, but is enough to stimulate the growth of a blue-green algae which lures thousands of flamingos. Overnight: Namutoni CampsiteBuilt close to an old German Fort, Namutoni Campsite has a unique atmosphere. From the walls of the fort you can enjoy an elevated view of the King Nehale waterhole allowing for great game viewing without leaving the camp. Namutoni is situated in the eastern part of Etosha National Park and is accessible via the Von Lindequist Gate. Its close proximity to Fisher’s Pan makes it a hotspot for birders particularly during the rainy season when migrants such as blue crane visit. The camping area has generously spaced sites with plug point, light, braai facility and communal ablutions on either side of the campsite. Guests have access to the swimming pool, waterhole, restaurant, bar etc   
Alternate: Halali CampsiteIn an otherwise flat area Halali Campsite is perched between a few hills and koppies. Thicker vegetation makes this popular with leopard, rhino and elephant. Situated halfway between Namutoni and Okaukuejo, the Halali Campsite is centrally located in close proximity of some of the most popular waterholes of the Etosha National Park. A short walk will take you to the camp’s floodlit waterhole with excellent day and night game viewing. ‘Halali’ is the German word for the traditional ending of a hunt. The campsite signifies the end of game hunting and the rise of eco-tourism in Namibia. Halali offers active guests the largest pool in the park and its strategic location between Namutoni and Okaukuejo makes it a great stopover for lunch, ice cream, a cool drink or just petrol. There are a number of campsites located around shared ablution blocks and most sites have an electric point and braai pit. Please note that there is little grass so it can get dusty here but the waterhole is generally good.   
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