Halali Camp
Halali Camp sits at the geographical heart of Etosha National Park, roughly halfway between Anderson Gate (south-west) and Von Lindequist Gate (east) — the natural mid-park base for visitors splitting an itinerary between Western and Eastern Etosha.
- Location
- Central Etosha, 19.05° S, 16.47° E
- Nearest gate
- Anderson Gate (~75 km) or Von Lindequist Gate (~70 km)
- Distance from Windhoek
- ~470 km (5.5 hr drive via Anderson Gate)
- Accommodation types
- 7 (camping, double room, bush chalets, family chalet, honeymoon suite)
- Signature feature
- Moringa floodlit waterhole + mopane woodland setting
- Check-in / check-out
- 14:00 / 10:00
- Camp facilities
- Restaurant, swimming pool, fuel station, shop
Chalets under the mopane trees
The restaurant and bar
Shaded camp grounds
A Halali bush chalet
Halali Camp entranceWhy stay at Halali Camp
Halali Camp sits at the geographical heart of Etosha National Park, roughly halfway between Anderson Gate (south-west) and Von Lindequist Gate (east) — the natural mid-park base for visitors splitting an itinerary between Western and Eastern Etosha. Set in mopane and tamboti woodland on the southern rim of the Etosha Pan, the camp is built around the Moringa floodlit waterhole, a smaller and quieter alternative to Okaukuejo where black rhino and elephant arrive after dark. Accommodation runs from camping pitches through seven room and chalet types, including the only honeymoon suite in the in-park camps. Halali also has the park’s most reliable shade — mature trees throughout the camp — making it a comfortable midday return base during the October heat.
Accommodation at Halali Camp
- Camp Site (max 8 people)
- Double Room
- Bush Chalet (2 beds)
- Bush Chalet (Disabled Access) (2 beds)
- Bush Chalet (4 beds, minimum 3 occupants)
- Family Chalet (4 beds, minimum 3)
- Honeymoon Suite
Halali Camp rates (2026–2027)
| Accommodation | Nov 2026 - Jun 2027 | Jul 2027 - Oct 2027 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Sharing | Single Rate | Per Person Sharing | Single Rate | ||
| Double Room | Incl. Breakfast | NAD 1400 | NAD 1520 | NAD 1690 | NAD 2080 |
| Bush Chalet (4 Beds) Minimum - 2 People | Incl. Breakfast | NAD 1540 | NAD 2080 | ||
| Bush Chalet (2 Beds) | Incl.Breakfast | NAD 1540 | NAD 1770 | NAD 2080 | NAD 2300 |
| Bush Chalet (2 Beds) - Disabled Access | Incl. Breakfast | NAD 1540 | NAD 1770 | NAD 2080 | NAD 2300 |
| Family Chalet (4 Beds) Minimum - 2 People | Incl. Breakfast | NAD 2380 | NAD 2450 | ||
| Honeymoon Suite | Incl. Breakfast | NAD 1850 | NAD 2080 | NAD 2770 | NAD 3000 |
| Camp Site (Max 8 People) | NAD 460 | NAD 550 |
The Halali Moringa waterhole
The Moringa floodlit waterhole at Halali Camp draws nightly elephant arrivals through the dry season, with black rhino sightings on most evenings from June to October. The viewing area sits on an elevated rocky outcrop, giving guests a natural amphitheatre over the water. Unlike Okaukuejo’s busier waterhole, Moringa is quieter — typically 10–20 viewers at any time — and the elevated position offers better photography angles. The waterhole is open 24/7 to camp guests; floodlights run from sunset to sunrise. Best dry-season viewing windows are 19:00–21:30 and pre-dawn 05:00–06:00.
Wildlife and waterholes near Halali Camp
From Halali, the most productive day-drive waterholes are:
- Goas — 14 km east; one of the park’s best elephant waterholes in the dry season
- Nuamses — 19 km east; predictable mixed game, often with lion activity
- Rietfontein — 35 km west; large elephant aggregations late in the dry season
- Salvadora — 60 km west; reachable on a full-day Western Etosha drive
- Chudop — 30 km east; elephant and giraffe near Namutoni territory
See the Etosha Waterholes Guide for the full inventory.
Activities at Halali Camp
- Self-drive game drives — 60 km/h main roads, 40 km/h at waterholes
- Guided morning game drive — 3 hours, 06:00 departure, NAD 650 per person
- Guided afternoon game drive — 3 hours, 14:30 departure, NAD 650 per person
- Guided night drive — 2 hours, post-sunset, NAD 750 per person
- Moringa waterhole viewing — included, 24/7 access
- Restaurant, swimming pool, fuel station, shop — on-camp amenities
What’s included with your stay
- ✓Accommodation in the room or chalet type booked
- ✓Breakfast (chalets and rooms, not camping)
- ✓Use of the swimming pool and waterhole viewing area
- ✓Linen and electricity in serviced units
Payable separately
- ✗Park entry fees: NAD 280 per foreign (non-SADC) adult per day (NAD 140 entrance + NAD 140 conservation, effective 1 April 2026 per MEFT); SADC adults NAD 180; Namibian adults NAD 60; vehicle ≤10 seats NAD 60 per day — payable at the gate
- ✗Lunch and dinner
- ✗Guided game-drive activities
- ✗Any conservancy or community levies
Compare Halali with the other Etosha National Park camps
| Camp | Setting | Signature feature | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okaukuejo Camp | Western Etosha, southern access | Floodlit waterhole — nightly rhino sightings | First-timers; book waterhole-view chalets 9–12 months ahead |
| Halali Camp | Central, mopane woodland | Moringa floodlit waterhole; smaller, quieter | Mid-park base splitting east/west itineraries |
| Namutoni Camp | Eastern Etosha, historic fort | 1906 German fort; adjacent to Fischer’s Pan wetland | Birding, leopard & cheetah viewing |
| Onkoshi Camp | North-eastern pan edge, eastern Etosha | 15 elevated chalets on the Etosha Pan rim; no through traffic | Couples and honeymooners; the most exclusive in-park camp |
| Dolomite Camp | Western concession | Elevated dolomite-outcrop chalets | Premium experience; exclusive western-zone access |
| Olifantsrus Camp | Western Etosha, 5 km from Galton Gate | Two-storey waterhole hide; camping only | Self-sufficient campers; dawn-to-dusk hide viewing |
Plan your Etosha visit
Halali Camp is the natural pairing for a multi-camp itinerary. Combine it with Okaukuejo Camp (west) and Namutoni Camp (east) for a full transect of the park. Read the complete Etosha National Park guide or browse other Etosha National Park camps.
Enquire about Halali Camp
Send your dates and party size and we respond within one business day (Mon–Fri, 8:00–17:00 CAT) with availability and one clear recommendation.
Frequently asked questions about Halali Camp
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Send us your dates and we will confirm live availability with the park, usually within one business day.
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- Gate distances and real drive times
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Compare your options
- Okaukuejo Camp – floodlit waterhole, best for first-timers
- Namutoni Camp – historic fort, eastern Etosha
- Onkoshi Camp – pan-edge setting, most exclusive
- Dolomite Camp – western concession, elevated chalets
- Olifantsrus Camp – camping only, waterhole hide
- Lodges just outside the park
- Best time to visit Etosha
- Etosha map – camps, gates and waterholes
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