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The road network inside Etosha Park is mainly gravel but all maintained to a level suitable for a small 2wd car, there is no need for a 4wd vehicle, although a bigger vehicle will give you a better view of the animals. Stick to the speed limits and enjoy the amazing place that is Etosha, this is safer for you and the animals, remember you are visitor in thier world, dont be an idiot.... remain in your car respect wildlife and other people so everyone can enjoy one of Africas best game viewing opportunities.
Animal spotting in Etosha is much easier than some places because of the
large open spaces (nowhere for the animals to hide), and the hot conditions
(the animals are constantly visiting waterholes), so the best way is to stake
out a waterhole and see what visits, as usual best times are the first 2 hours
after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset. All the shops in the park sell road
maps to plan your trips. There is also an animal sighting board in each camp,
these will guide you as to where certain animals were spotted recently.
NOTE you must be either out of the park or back in the restcamp before sunset,
gate closing times are posted at each entrance.
When going on a safari many people talk about 'the big five' you can see four of these in Etosha: Lion, Leopard, Elephant and Rhino, the fifth, Buffalo, is not found in Etosha because it is too dry for them. You will however see lots of other animals, including: Zebra, Giraffe, Springbok, Impala, Jackal, Hyena, Kudu, Oryx, Ostrich, Wildebeest and a lot more as well as an enormous variety of birds. The map of Etosha available at the camps has a small animal guide to help you.
