Use this planner to reduce route risk and avoid lost game-viewing windows.What to confirm before departure- Gate opening and closing times for your route direction.- Valid entry requirements and applicable park fees.- Realistic drive times between gates, camps, and key sectors.Planning rules- Always plan to arrive before gate close buffer.- Keep transfer days short when combining game-viewing and relocation.- Do not base timing on map distance alone.Common errors- Entering too late and losing prime sightings time.- Overloading one day with long transfers + game drives.- Ignoring fuel/time constraints between sectors.Decision rule- Build itinerary around gate windows first, then camp preferences.Next stepGet a route-checked Etosha plan: https://etoshanationalpark.com.na/book-now/Related guides- https://etoshanationalpark.com.na/etosha-3-night-vs-5-night-itinerary/- https://etoshanationalpark.com.na/etosha-self-drive-vs-guided-safari/- https://etoshanationalpark.com.na/etosha-inside-vs-outside-accommodation/