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A Self-Drive Adventure: 3 Day Road Trip in Etosha National Park

Self-driving Etosha National Park: Everything you need to know for an epic safari trip

A Self-Drive Adventure: 3 Day Road Trip in Etosha National Park

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Road Trip Highlights

Namibia

4x4

3 days

393 km
  • Nighttime wildlife viewing at the floodlit waterhole at Okaukuejo Camp.
  • Cooling off in a private plunge pool in the wilderness.
  • Going a a guided game drive to a private waterhole.
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Hi, I’m Sara, a twenty-something Swiss on a mission to become a full-time travel writer and digital nomad.

https://sarafaraway.com/

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Suggested Vehicles for hire

Ford Ranger/Toyota Hilux Single Cab 4x4 Safari Camper

Ford Ranger/Toyota Hilux Single Cab 4x4 Safari Camper
2 Seats | 2 Doors | 2 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cab Bushcamper

Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cab Bushcamper
5 Seats | 5 Doors | 2 Medium Bags | 2 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Ford Ranger Bushcamper 2 People

Ford Ranger Bushcamper 2 People
2 Seats | 2 Doors | 1 Medium Bags | 1 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1 Entered Etosha National Park through Galton Gate and drove to Dolomite Camp for a 1 night stay. 43 Dolomite Camp
Day 2 Drove to Okaukuejo Camp for a 1 night stay. 172 Okaukuejo Camp
Day 3 Drove to Etosha King Nehale for a 1night stay. 178 Etosha King Nehale

Photo Gallery

Zebras drinking water in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Lion in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Dolomite Camp in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Elephant at a waterhole in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Lion in Etosha National Park | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Zebras drinking water in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Lion in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Dolomite Camp in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Elephant at a waterhole in Etosha National Park, Namibia | Photo credits: Sara Far Away
Lion in Etosha National Park | Photo credits: Sara Far Away

All images copyright Sara (unless indicated otherwise).

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