Anti-failure checklist
- Confirm camp sequence before booking non-refundable stays.
- Stress-test daily transfer times against gate windows.
- Align accommodation level with expected drive intensity.
Most Etosha trip quality loss comes from avoidable planning mistakes.
Top mistakes
- Overloading drive distances between camps.
- Choosing lodge location without gate strategy.
- Ignoring seasonal game-viewing shifts.
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