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Etosha entrance fees

Almost twice as expensive since April 2026, and on every day in the park. Work out what your trip costs, with a rental car and children.

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How many days in the park?

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  • N$280Adults, per day
  • N$60Car up to 10 seats, per day
  • N$620Couple in a rental car, per day
  • +87 %since 1 April 2026
  • N$0Children up to 8

02 · For your group

What your group pays

Who is coming, and for how many days? People and vehicles pay for every day begun; the minimum charge equals 24 hours.

Citizens of SADC countries pay N$180, Namibians N$60 per adult per day.

MEFT: Park Entrance and Conservation Fees from 1 April 2026 (PDF, checked 2 October 2026) ↗

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03 · Admission included in the tour

Park admission included in the package

Three days from Windhoek with lodge, driver-guide and park admission, according to the operator’s list of inclusions.

Offer photo: From Windhoek: three days in Etosha with lodge and game drives

Viator · Motema Tours and Safaris Namibia

From Windhoek: three days in Etosha with lodge and game drives

Three days with a driver-guide from Windhoek: on day one to Okaukuejo with a first game drive, on day two a full safari day on the Etosha Pan and at the Okaukuejo waterhole, on day three a last game drive and the drive back to Windhoek.

  • 3 days
  • Lodge accommodation
  • Park entry included
  • English

Departure Pickup anywhere in Windhoek.

According to the inclusions list: park entry, accommodation subject to availability, breakfast and dinner, driver-guide and fuel; not included are drinks, flights, balloon or scenic flights and tips. The same list mentions a “rental vehicle with all risk insurance (according to rental conditions)”; clarify before booking how that fits a guided tour. French-speaking guide on request, minimum age 9 years, passport details required when booking. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

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04 · Keep planning

What you need besides the ticket

Each topic opens the field book of the park guide at the right entry.

05 · Before and after

What changed in April 2026

Until 31 March 2026 foreign adults paid N$150 a day, a vehicle with up to ten seats N$50. The same trip, both rates.

MEFT/DWNP: fees brochure 2025, conditions (PDF) ↗

06 · What the ticket includes

Per day, not per stay

The permit is valid for the day. Stay four days and you pay four times, for people and vehicle.

07 · Guided on site

Game drive from Okaukuejo

In a safari vehicle instead of your rental car. The daily park fees explicitly come on top.

Offer photo: Half- or full-day game drive from Okaukuejo in a safari vehicle

GetYourGuide · Yavola tours and transfer · Game drive · 5 to 10 hours

Half- or full-day game drive from Okaukuejo in a safari vehicle

Pickup from your accommodation in Okaukuejo or Ombika, then a half-day or full-day drive in a safari vehicle to the park’s waterholes. The driver chooses the spots where waiting pays off.

  • 5 to 10 hours
  • Pickup in Okaukuejo, Ombika or at the gates
  • Water on board
  • Guide in English

Departure Pickup according to the description at your accommodation in Okaukuejo or Ombika; the route details also list Andersson Gate, King Nehale Gate, Namutoni Gate and lodges on the C38.

Two things to know before booking. First: park fees are explicitly not included; N$280 per foreign adult per day (as of 1 April 2026) is charged on top, and the operator provides the vehicle. Lunch and tips are also excluded. Second, a contradiction worth mentioning: the German description advertises an “open vehicle”, while the park regulations prohibit entry in open vehicles without a cage or other effective protection. Licensed operators meet this requirement with their vehicle bodies, but for your own rental car it applies without exception. The operator also speaks of Namibia’s “Big 4”, which fits the facts: the buffalo is missing in Etosha. The description promises wildlife viewing at sunset; however, the gates close at sunset, and nobody may be out in the park after sunset.

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08 · All rates

Etosha fees 2026

Per day, in Namibian dollars. Park entry and conservation fee combined.

CategoryPer day
Adults 16 and over, foreign visitorsN$280
of which park entryN$140
of which conservation feeN$140
Children 9–15N$180
Children up to 8free
Adults, SADC countriesN$180
Adults, NamibiaN$60
CategoryVehicle per day
up to 10 seatsN$60
11 to 25 seatsN$150
26 to 50 seatsN$600
more than 50 seatsN$1,000

Checked 25 Sep 2026 in the fee table of April 2026. Etosha is grouped there with Namib-Naukluft, Skeleton Coast and Waterberg. Fee table of the Ministry of Environment, valid since 1 April 2026.MEFT: Park Entrance and Conservation Fees from 1 April 2026 (PDF, checked 2 October 2026) ↗

09 · FAQ

Etosha entrance fees: quick answers

Every answer with its source.

How much is the entrance fee for Etosha National Park?

N$280 per foreign adult per day, N$140 park entry plus N$140 conservation fee, valid since 1 April 2026. Children aged 9 to 15 pay N$180, entry is free up to age 8. On top comes N$60 for a vehicle with up to ten seats.

MEFT: Park Entrance and Conservation Fees from 1 April 2026 (PDF, checked 2 October 2026) ↗

What does a couple in a rental car pay?

N$620 a day: twice N$280 plus N$60 for the car. For three days in the park that is N$1,860.

MEFT: Park Entrance and Conservation Fees from 1 April 2026 (PDF, checked 2 October 2026) ↗

How much was the entrance fee before April 2026?

Until 31 March 2026 foreign adults paid N$150 a day, N$100 park entry and N$50 conservation fee. A vehicle with up to ten seats cost N$50 instead of N$60 today.

MEFT/DWNP: fees brochure 2025, conditions (PDF) ↗

Do I have to book entry in advance?

No. The permit is issued on arrival at the gate. Namibia Wildlife Resorts does not issue permits; accommodation and the day permit are separate.

MEFT: frequently asked questions, section on park permits ↗

Can I pay by card?

Payment is made at the barrier. If you arrive with a rental car and only a credit card, bring Namibian dollars.

NWR: Park Entrance and Conservation Fees ↗

Is the permit valid for several days?

No. It is valid for the day; fees are payable for every day, for visitors as well as vehicles. Unused permits are not refunded.

MEFT/DWNP: fees brochure 2025, conditions (PDF) ↗

Sources · checked 25 Sep 2026

  1. MEFT: Park Entrance and Conservation Fees from 1 April 2026 (PDF, checked 2 October 2026) ↗
  2. MEFT/DWNP: fees brochure 2025, conditions (PDF) ↗
  3. NWR: Park Entrance and Conservation Fees ↗
  4. MEFT: frequently asked questions, section on park permits ↗
  5. MEFT: park regulations, Part F Conditions (PDF) ↗

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