Affordable accommodation just outside Etosha's Andersson Gate featuring camping and basic chalets. Swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and fuel station make it convenient Etosha base. Self-catering options keep costs down while maintaining access to park for wildlife viewing.
Etosha Safari Camp is positioned just outside the Andersson Gate on Etosha National Park's southern boundary, approximately 100 kilometres north of Outjo in the Oshikoto Region. The Andersson Gate is the park's most-used entry point for self-drive visitors approaching from Windhoek or the south, and the camp's location — literally adjacent to the gate — makes it the closest external accommodation to this entrance. Guests can enter Etosha each morning at gate opening and return in the evening, using the camp as a practical base without booking through the NWR internal accommodation system.
The camp offers both camping pitches and simple chalet accommodation. Camping areas are shaded and include standard power points for caravans and overlander vehicles. Chalets are air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms, furnished with basic but clean hotel fittings. The layout is open and low-density. A swimming pool at the camp centre provides relief from Oshikoto's dry-season heat, which regularly exceeds 35°C between June and October.
A restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a menu covering grills, salads, pasta, and a selection of Namibian dishes. A bar adjoins the dining area. A fuel station within the camp boundary allows tank top-ups before park entry, removing the risk of running short during longer internal game-drive circuits south of the Etosha Pan. Wi-Fi is available in common areas.
Etosha Safari Camp is popular with self-drive visitors who found NWR internal camps fully booked and with overlanding groups needing a serviced stop between longer stretches. The atmosphere is relaxed and practical — the majority of guests are focused on maximizing early game-drive starts rather than evening socializing. Staff at reception can provide informal game-drive route suggestions based on recent wildlife sightings reported at the Andersson Gate.
Amenities
- camping
- swimming pool
- restaurant
- bar
- fuel station
- wifi
Location
Near Andersson Gate, Etosha National Park
-19.0167, 15.8833 View on map
Highlights
- Immediately adjacent to Etosha's Andersson Gate, enabling gate-opening game-drive starts without any road travel to the park entrance
- On-site fuel station for tank top-up before entering the park — important for guests planning longer internal circuits
- Affordable campsite and chalet options providing a budget-friendly Etosha base when NWR internal accommodation is full
Tips for visiting
- Target gate-opening time at sunrise to catch early morning predator and elephant activity near the southern waterholes — the camp's proximity makes this straightforward
- Book ahead during the June–October dry season when Etosha's NWR camps sell out weeks in advance and Etosha Safari Camp absorbs the overflow
- Top up fuel at the camp station the evening before long game-drive days — confirm fuel availability on arrival as supply occasionally runs low during peak season
When to visit
June to October for dry-season wildlife concentrations in Etosha