Etosha Safari Cost Breakdown (NAD)

What Does an Etosha Safari Cost?

Planning an Etosha National Park safari requires budgeting for several distinct cost categories. Prices below are in Namibian Dollars (NAD) and represent 2025/2026 estimates.

NWR Park Entry Fees

Category	NAD (per day)
Adult (SADC national)	NAD 80
Adult (International)	NAD 180
Child under 16 (SADC)	NAD 30
Child under 16 (International)	NAD 80
Vehicle (under 3.5t)	NAD 10

Fees are charged per person per day and collected at all entry gates. Keep receipts — they are checked at accommodation check-in.

NWR Accommodation Costs

Camp	Budget Option	Mid-Range	Premium
Okaukuejo	Camping ~NAD 220/site	Bungalow ~NAD 1,400	Bush chalet ~NAD 2,800
Halali	Camping ~NAD 220/site	Bungalow ~NAD 1,300	Family unit ~NAD 2,400
Namutoni	Camping ~NAD 220/site	Standard room ~NAD 1,500	Fort room ~NAD 2,600
Dolomite	—	—	Chalet ~NAD 3,200+
Onkoshi	—	—	Luxury tent ~NAD 4,500+

Rates are per unit per night and vary by season. Book via the NWR website well in advance for peak season (June–October).

Private Lodge Costs

Lodge Category	Typical Rate (per person per night)
Budget guesthouses (outside park)	NAD 600–1,200
Mid-range lodges	NAD 1,500–3,000
Upmarket lodges	NAD 3,000–6,000
Luxury safari lodges	NAD 6,000–15,000+

Fuel Costs

Etosha’s road network covers approximately 800 km of gravel and tar. Budget fuel costs based on your vehicle’s consumption:

• Okaukuejo to Namutoni (main route): ~180 km one-way
• Petrol price: approximately NAD 22–25/litre (2025 estimate)
• Average 4×4 consumption: 12–15 litres/100 km on gravel
• 3-day loop fuel budget: approximately NAD 600–1,200 depending on vehicle

Note: There is no fuel available inside Etosha. Fill up at Outjo, Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo or Ondangwa before entering.

Food and Drink

Option	Estimated Cost
Self-catering (supermarket stock-up)	NAD 200–400/person/day
NWR camp restaurant (3 meals)	NAD 350–600/person/day
Private lodge (meals included)	Usually included in rate
Sundowner drinks at waterhole	NAD 100–250/person

Guided Activities

• NWR night drive: NAD 350–500/person
• NWR guided morning walk: NAD 250–400/person
• Private guided safari (full day): NAD 2,500–6,000/vehicle
• Hot air balloon (from Onguma/Sisi): from NAD 5,000/person

Typical 3-Night Budget Summary

Item	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury
Park entry (2 adults, 3 days)	NAD 1,080	NAD 1,080	NAD 1,080
Accommodation (3 nights)	NAD 660 (camping)	NAD 4,200	NAD 13,500
Food	NAD 1,200	NAD 2,400	Included
Fuel	NAD 800	NAD 800	NAD 800
Activities	NAD 500	NAD 1,200	NAD 3,000
Total (2 adults)	~NAD 4,240	~NAD 9,680	~NAD 18,380+

Money-Saving Tips

• Book NWR accommodation directly — no agency fees
• Travel in green season (Nov–Mar) for significantly lower rates
• Self-cater with a cooler box — saves NAD 300–500/day
• Enter via Anderson Gate (Okaukuejo side) to minimise early driving
• Combine Etosha with a Waterberg or Damaraland detour — already past Otjiwarongo
• SADC passport holders pay local rates — substantial saving on entry fees