Use this as a planning baseline before requesting a custom quote.Typical cost bands (NAD)- Value self-drive: lower accommodation tier + practical routing.- Midrange: mixed inside/outside stays with better comfort balance.- Premium: private lodges, guided support, lower planning load.Main cost drivers- Season and availability pressure.- Number of nights in Etosha.- Inside vs outside stay mix.- Vehicle type and fuel distance.- Guided activities vs self-drive days.How to reduce cost without reducing outcomes- Travel outside peak pressure windows.- Use split-camp strategy for route efficiency.- Keep drive routes tighter to reduce fuel/time waste.Decision rule- Prioritize sightings + route efficiency first, then room category upgrades.Next stepGet a best-fit costed route in 24 hours: https://etoshanationalpark.com.na/book-now/Related guides- https://etoshanationalpark.com.na/etosha-self-drive-vs-guided-safari/- https://etoshanationalpark.com.na/etosha-inside-vs-outside-accommodation/- https://etoshanationalpark.com.na/okaukuejo-vs-halali-vs-namutoni/