Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
To reserve a campsite, you need to provide the NWR the following:
» Your passport number.
» The name of the preferred campsite/resort within the park, in order of preference.
» The date of your arrival to and departure from the park.
» The number of adults and children (including ages) camping.
» The vehicle's number plates and also the country in which the vehicle is registered.
» Proof of your status if you are not paying 'foreigner' rates.
Prebooking is always advised. Bookings may be made up to 12 months in advance. Note
that pets aren't permitted in any wildlife-oriented park or rest camp.
CAMPING & RESORTS
On average, campsites cost from N$50 for an undeveloped wilderness site to up to N$200
for the rest camps in Etosha, which feature pools, shops, restaurants, kiosks and well-
maintained ablutions blocks with hot water. These rates are for one person, and you gener-
ally need to pay a bit more for your vehicle and any additional campers.
NWR also offers a range of other possibilities targeted at upmarket travellers. For ex-
ample, Etosha National Park hosts luxury chalets that range from N$900 to N$2000 per
person, and are stacked with modern amenities including air-con and satellite TV. These
properties are also attractively perched around watering holes, which offer world-class
game viewing from the comfort of your own private balcony.
National park accommodation may be occupied from noon on the day of arrival to
10am on the day of departure. During school holidays, visitors are limited to three nights
at each camp in Etosha National Park and Namib-Naukluft Park, and 10 nights at all other
camps.
Conservancies & Private Game Reserves
In Namibia a conservancy is an amalgamation of private farms or an area of communal
land where farmers and/or local residents agree to combine resources for the benefit of
wildlife, the local community and tourism.
Conservancies can create important income for community development, and account
for over 17% of Namibia. They are immense sanctuaries free from fencing, allowing wild-
life to roam at will, and are often located in some of the country's most stunning land-
scapes. Lodges and community campsites offer great opportunities to experience these
wild places.
