2-Day Etosha Safari from Windhoek: Guided game drive

Two days to spot the big four and cross the Etosha salt pan

A 2-day guided safari tour from Windhoek to Etosha National Park with professional guide, game drive, air-conditioned vehicle, breakfast, dinner and overnight stay at Toshari Lodge near the Anderson Gate. The route includes a craft market stop, a full game drive through the park's waterholes and viewpoints, and lunch at a park resort before returning to Windhoek.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek to Etosha National Park

• Visit Namibian craft markets
• Overnight at Toshari Lodge
• Dinner at lodge

Day 2: Etosha National Park to Windhoek

• Early breakfast at lodge
• Enter Etosha National Park via Anderson Gate
• Game drive visiting waterholes and viewpoints
• Lunch at park resort
• Drive back to Windhoek

The experience

How do you fit a real safari into two days when you're on a tight schedule? This tour compresses the essentials: you leave Windhoek, spend a night at Toshari Lodge (an eco-friendly resort positioned right near the Anderson Gate), and wake to an early breakfast before heading into the park. The guide collects the park permit, then you're driving point to point, waterhole to waterhole, with your guide spotting and interpreting what you see. The game drive runs until midday, when you stop for lunch at one of the park's resorts before the drive back to Windhoek.

The first day includes a stop at a craft market where different Namibian cultures sell wood carvings, precious stones, minerals and fabrics: a chance to pick up something small or simply watch the work. It's a brief cultural pause before settling into the lodge for the night. Day two is all wildlife: you'll be watching for the big four, scanning the Etosha salt pan from the viewpoints to take in its scale, and keeping your camera ready for the live action. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks. The guide handles the navigation and the knowledge.

The tour includes fuel, an air-conditioned vehicle, parking fees, breakfast, dinner and a professional guide who speaks English, Portuguese or French. An additional game drive is available as an add-on if you want more time in the park, and a Himba village visit can be arranged separately.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Portuguese or French.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• fuel and parking fees.
• breakfast and dinner.
• overnight stay at Toshari Lodge.
• one game drive through Etosha National Park.

Options for this experience

3 options

Budget 2-Day Etosha Safari with a GuideGuide in English, French or Portuguese · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

Himba Village VisitGuide in English, French or Portuguese · No fixed timeOtjikandero Orphanage Village: an opportunity to interact with, experience and learn about the Himba, a pastoral nomadic tribe, including their way of life and traditional huts. CULTURE. Duration: 1 hour. The detour takes about two hours by car, and the activity itself takes roughly an hour and thirty minutes. KAMANJAB SUV/4X4. Pickup is included

Additional Game DriveGuide in English or French · No fixed timeAfternoon game drive: after arriving in Etosha, you have a good opportunity to enter the park for an afternoon game drive with your guide. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by QUALITY TIME TOURS

Is this one for you?The two-day frame fits travelers who want a real safari experience but have limited time and budget. You get a full game drive, an overnight in an eco-lodge, and meals included, without committing to a longer tour. If you want more time in the park, book the additional game drive at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Portuguese.

What animals might I see on the Etosha game drive?

The guide looks for the big four (lion, leopard, elephant and rhino) plus common wildlife at the waterholes and salt pan. What you spot depends on the season and the animals' movement, but the guide's experience helps interpret the signs and share stories of the park.

How much time do I actually spend driving inside Etosha National Park?

The game drive runs from after breakfast until midday, when you stop for lunch at a park resort. That gives you a full morning of wildlife watching before heading back to Windhoek.

What is Toshari Lodge like, and where exactly is it?

Toshari Lodge is an eco-friendly resort located near the Anderson Gate, the park's main entrance. You stay there overnight between the two days, so you're positioned to start the game drive early the next morning.

Do I need to bring anything special for the safari?

Pack binoculars, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks. They're useful during the long drive. Bring your camera too. You'll be taking photos throughout the game drive. The vehicle is air-conditioned, but the sun is strong at the waterholes and viewpoints.

Can I add more game time or visit a Himba village?

Yes. An additional game drive is available as an add-on for NAD 2000, and a Himba village visit can be arranged as a separate option at checkout.