Etosha’s Camps Have Been Running Out of Fuel — Plan Your Tank Accordingly
Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni have all had prolonged periods without fuel this year. For self-drivers in a 22,000 km² park, that changes how you plan a route.
Etosha’s Mokuti Resort Reopens After a N$260 Million Rebuild
The Mokuti resort on the eastern edge of Etosha National Park has reopened after a N$260 million redevelopment — new suites, refreshed public spaces and a signature open-air SkyBoma dining deck — landing just in time for July's peak waterhole game viewing.
Etosha Entry Fees Rise Sharply From April 2026
Namibia raised its national park entry fees by 86 to 100 percent from April 2026, with Etosha among the premium parks affected, in the first such increase since 2021.
N$166 Million Upgrade Boosts Wildlife Protection Across Etosha
A N$166 million programme co-funded by Germany has delivered new entrance gates, comfort stops and ranger duty stations across Etosha, strengthening both wildlife protection and the visitor experience.
Fourteen Suspects Arrested Over Etosha Rhino Poaching
Namibian police arrested fourteen suspects, including two pensioners, after eight rhinos were poached in and around Etosha in the first months of 2026, highlighting the persistence of wildlife crime in the region.
Etosha stays open after the September 2025 wildfire: what visitors need to know
A wildfire burned through part of Etosha in September 2025, but the gates, camps and waterhole game loops stayed open. Here is the full picture for travellers.
Study Reveals Decades of Lion Killings Around Etosha
A 2025 study found that nearly 700 lions were killed around Etosha National Park between 1980 and 2018, laying bare the scale of human-lion conflict on the park's borders and pointing toward solutions.
Etosha Wildlife: What Animals You Will See
From dust-white elephants to the endemic Damara dik-dik, here’s a realistic guide to the animals you’ll see in Etosha — and how the pan and waterholes shape the viewing.
How Many Days Do You Need in Etosha?
A quick day trip barely scratches Etosha. Here’s an honest breakdown of what one, two, three or four-plus days actually get you — and the sweet spot most visitors want.
Where to Stay in Etosha: Camps Inside and Outside the Park
Should you sleep inside Etosha at a rest camp with its own floodlit waterhole, or at a lodge outside the gate? Here’s how to choose — and what each camp offers.
