New pricing for Accommodation in National Parks in Namibia www.nwr.com.na/icheephu/2022/06/NWR-Rack-Rates-2022_31-May_3.pdf

Mate, this is beautiful content! Fact that you make give specifics, distances, where to shop, fuel stations and estimated distances is important. Great content, keep it up!

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Frans, that's the idea behind the channel and videos, providing information!

You are the man! You should have 1M subscribers...your content is totally awesome. Thanks!!!

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, Ill get there🙂

Thanks for showing our country to the world 🇳🇦 i always watch your videos especially those of 🇳🇦 NAMIBIA

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

my favorite support is from home, thanks for watching!❤️🇳🇦

Thanks! Your videos are super helpful. I have a three week self drive camping safari in Namibia for October. It's a long way from Ireland 🇮🇪

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Its always a pleasure😁 it is, let me know if you have questions about Namibia, appreciate the contribution👍

Great job dude! Busy making my own guides now so appreciate how much effort this takes. Keep it up!

I like your travel videos. I am especially interested in Namibia, as I plan to visit it soon. 😊

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

that's where Im from😃

Hey everyone! enjoy the video and as always if there are any questions feel free to ask. This one took a bit long to come out, I’m editing myself again. Not as good as the pros, but I feel I can add more of my personality to it. I will get better🙂 Few things I missed: 1. Gates: there are four gates. Galton in the West that takes you to Dolomite camp, Anderson in the south that leads to Okaukuejo camp, Von Lindequist in the East that goes to Namutoni camp and King Nehale in the North East that leads to either Onkoshi or Namutoni camp. 2. Cash and credit cards are accepted for all payments at the park. This includes Park fees, accommodation, restaurant, shop and fuel. BUT at times these machines are offline or electricity is off, so it is always a good idea to carry a bit of cash. 3. Wifi is available for free only at Dolomite camp. At the other camps the costs are as follows: 300Mb (N$50), 700mb (N$100) & 2Gb (N$200). Only available around the pool and in the restaurant. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Fly from Cape Town to Windhoek 01:28 Drive from Windhoek to Okaukuejo, Etosha 03:48 Park fees 06:35 the official Etosha map 08:15 NWR game drives 09:22 Camps & Accommodation 10:53 Facilities at the camps 12:43 my favorite waterholes 14:28 Halali camp 15:57 Etosha lookout and things to do 17:28 Namutoni camp 18:50 Onkoshi camp 19:15 Frequently asked questions 20:15 Outro

At least you are traveling in style that Suzuki Jimmy is the perfect car for doing wild trips like that....

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Yip, the Jimny is the perfect little vehicle to explore Namibia with. Only problem is the small tank

I just discovered your channel. Thanks a very much a very useful resource presented in a very fun way

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Its a pleasure. Thanks for watching👍😁

There are so many vanity project Namibia videos out there. I'm so happy that I've found your channel. You provide so much truly needed information. Thank you!

@NickfrNamibia

6 ай бұрын

thanks, and glad you appreciate what im doing :)

Awesome. Can’t wait to go.

Absolutely love this

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

haha, dankie Oom!

Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing this very inspiring park

Great video Nick. Ill be there in 2 weeks, thanks for all the info, very helpful.

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

always a pleasure Siggie! have a great stay and let me know if I missed something🙂

Beautiful nick I really enjoying your channel heaps nice information 👍 😮

Very useful advices. Thanks for sharing.🙏🏻

Great Video thank you!

Outjo is a great stop. It has everything. Great video, enormously helpful on my recent two week self drive camping safari in Namibia..

absolutely amazing... Etosha never gets to old for me..really enjoyed the video

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Lev, one of my favorite places in Namibia🙂

Hi Nick! Getting close to the 1000 Sibscribers! We are promoting you! We love your work! Keep going Mate! Deon

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

For some reason I missed this comment... Thanks a lot for the promotion, got to 1000😁 happy holidays!!!

Thank you so much for this beautiful video!!! You rock!!!

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure Heike😁

@Soulklick

Жыл бұрын

💎💗

A very nice introduction to Etosha. It also helps to introduce us to wonderful Namibia,

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Tom👍🙂

I love your videos ! Great job 👏

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andre!

great video. very helpful for planning etosha trip!!

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure!

Fabulous!

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Thanks🙂

Great content very informative. Thank you so much.

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure Mahira!

Hey Nick .. really enjoying your channel heaps .. 👍👍👌🏻👏👏.. I have only visited Namibia once in 2016 .. what a beautiful country. Nice pristine clean country.. beautiful stunning landscape . Safe .. very pleasant and nice to not see los of people when you travel around . Keep these episodes coming . Fantastic channel .. wishing you all the best ! Stay well !

This is so beautiful...

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

thanks😁

Very useful and well presented, thank you

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure😁

Beautiful place

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

it is, when are you going, lol

Love the content ❤️🇳🇦👏🏼

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and for watching the channel. You've made so many beautiful comments👍😁

Awesome Video......keep going...i ll keep following...

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the support Patrick!!!

Beautiful!

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

the best park in Namibia

Going to Etosha in 4 weeks... Your video is very helpful...thanks

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed your stay in Etosha🙂

Thanks, very helpful

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Gitin! Enjoy Etosha!

Thanks Boet. An awesome video for us tourists. They should employ/sponsor you for giving the details which you can't get on the"phone" lol. Safe travels... PS you missing the cold in Cape Town.

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

lol, that's why i said dont bother calling😂 quite embarrassing actually. Got back in CT this week, but yes it was nice to have a week of proper sunshine.

Amazing documents love watching Like am their already thank you

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Its a pleasure Dave👍🙂

Great video!!!

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, planning a trip to Namibia?

@lucleuzinger

Жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia came back 4 weeks ago. Unforgettable, and will one day go back with much more time... Unfortunately, just discovered your channel afterward. You do a fantastic job! If you ever go to Brazil, be our guest @FazendaBarrancoAlto kzread.info

Nice places

Interessante video girato nel parco Etosha...grazie...Italy

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

È un piacere... its a pleasure and thanks for watching

A great video. Your tip about booking directly with NWR managed to just about get me last rooms for 4 nights in the park after getting no response via emai! Would definitely have missed out otherwise. And the waterholes...listed for trip in June 2022.

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure and glad I could help! enjoy your time in Namibia and let me know how it was🙂

As always a video loaded with lots of information. Great advert for Namibia nd Etosha in particular.. Love it.. Is it just my eyes or are the sands white like Northern Botswana??

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

good observation, thought the same when i saw it in Botswana. very much the same

Ahhh those zebras are playing with you, lovely to be back in Namutoni, what happened there??? You bring back the many happy memories again, have been sitting for hours and hours near the waterhole in Okaukuejo. Man, all the magic there!!

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

definitely an amazing place and I enjoy going there so much😊

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

I missed your question about Namutoni. the fort went uncleaned for a very long time and some tourists took pictures and it landed up in our local newspapers.

@africalisa

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia Thanks Nick. Must have been result of Corona I guess? Tourists can be so rude ... ??

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

@@africalisa on this occasion it was the NWR staff that was at fault, there must have been some function previously and no one bothered to clean up afterwards...

@africalisa

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia Can happen these days .... hope you're ok! Planning your next trip?

That was a long Zebra crossing or must i say you waited very long at the Zebra crossing. Keep up the Good work Nick!

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

haha, and I increased the speed in the video. But I dont mind, love watching them😄

Fantastic presentation and information, much appreciated. I have four nights at Etosha in October. A special thanks from Ireland 🇮🇪 Do the Etosha campsites have laundry facilities?

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure Damian. A place to handwash yes, but no laundry like in coin operated machines or hand in and collect service

@damianmcdonagh7908

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia I really appreciate the swift reply. Many thanks for the update. Your videos are invaluable for those of us travelling from Europe and in my case, Ireland 🇮🇪

Great video. I'm planning to rent a jimny 4x4 in Namibia. How do you think it would do on the dunes and in skeleton coast area?

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

It will do well. Dunes, deflate tyres and you are ready to go and have fun . Skeleton coast the roads are actually very good so you wont have any issues. Up to where are you going? Only issue I had was the range, about 350-400km. Not an issue as there are a lot of fuel stations, but you have to fill up in every second town.

New to your videos. Do you have camera recommendations? Lens recommendations? Thank you for documenting your trip.

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Which camera do you have?

Awesome to see you drive a Jimny, how was the fuel consumption of the Jimny? We planning a trip from Joburg to Namibia, and worried about how much fuel to carry with us

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

almost 10km/l...yes there are some large distance between towns, just have to fill up a bit more regularly

Great knowledge on the Park. My channel will be filming for a day and half there from tomorrow afternoon.

@NickfrNamibia

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Enjoy the filming and I hope you get some amazing footage

@Caribbeanlivinginnamibia

2 ай бұрын

I did thanks and it was an awesome experience.

lekker man lekker , can you give some info about the jimny rental and your thoughts around it

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, was lekkr ja🙂 Rented the Jimny from Namibia2Go in Windhoek, great company to rent from, all the info available on their website. Just note it is not equipped for camping, asked them to add a small fridge me. My thoughts: Space and the fuel tank was a bit small vs consumption so you'll have to stop in every second town. But I did enjoy driving around in a brand new vehicle vs my 21 year old Hilux.

@R_ovrlnd

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia thanks for the update. I'll check out the website. Well nothing beats a hilux , space and comfort is key . How did the fuel consumption differ . As an ex owner of a few 3rz's I know they thirsty

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

@@R_ovrlnd haha yes they are. Had the Jimny for 10 days, onboard computer told me the consumption over that period was 9.6km/l. I get between 7-7.5 with the Hilux. Big diff is the Hilux has 150lt capacity😂

@R_ovrlnd

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia that's not bad consumption , in line with what I got except for the one 🤣 but that's another story

Thank you for the useful info! We are looking to alternatives to rent a car (if possible at all). Have you ever tried to move by train? I have seen that there is one running to and from the main "cities" in Namibia. When you sleep in campings do you need your own tent or can you rent one at the camping places? I was also wondering whether we will meet other people a part from the ones working with us, tourists :D?

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

The train is possible, but I dont have any info on that. I travel with my truck. Depends from place to place, you'll have to contact each place, but yes it is possible at some places. Yes, you will meet a lot of people👍🙂

Great video Nick! Very, very useful! We are planning to visit Namibia next year, we will drive from South Africa. Our understanding is that we need to have some cash in Namibia as sometimes there is no electricity and in some places (Spitzkoppe, Twyvelfontein, etc) only cash is accepted. We tried to buy Namibian Dollars in Europe, but this is not possible. Can you pay with Rands in Namibia? Or should we try to buy Namibian dollars in South Africa? Thanks a lot. Fernando

@NickfrNamibia

7 ай бұрын

Yes you are right always keep some cash in hand. SA rand is a legal tender in Namibia and accepted everywhere just like the namibian dollar. Exchange rate is 1:1

Great video thanks, This may be a silly question but at 1.38 looks like the cars driving past the stop sign at the checkpoint? Do you need to stop at all checkpoints or only if police are there?

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

oh yes, the police sometimes sit at the side of the road and just wave the cars through. or if they are not there, stop and go. As locals we are pretty familiar with the process.

Hi, love your videos:) I see you booked the car from Namibia2go.. how was your experience with them? Do you recommend the Suzuki Jimmy for a 10 day trip? We are planning a trip and considering renting from them.

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

I do, just remember it doesn't come with all the camping accessories. Namibia2Go is one of the best in the country, I highly recommend them and I dont get paid to say so🙂

@rijudutta5524

Жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia thanks so much :).. if I may ask another question. I saw your video about baobab tree fruit, hilarious btw... Where can I see a baobab tree in Namibia? .. i always wanted to see one. I went to Kenya a few years back but didn't come across one.. is there a tree we can see near windhoek, etosha, sossusvlei, swakopmund or spitzkoppe... Those are the placed we plan on traveling

Ich komme am 27.Oktober nach Namibia. Ich freue mich schon sehr.

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

I dont understand German, but enjoy your stay in Namibia👍

thank you for another informative and very useful video ) and tip on car rent agency :) I GOT A QUESTION! if i camp inside Okaukauejo camp, in a tent lets say. I still can go to see the waterhole? Or i need to book a room from where I can see the animals?

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

If you end up renting in Namibia ill definitely recommend Namibia2Go, they are excellent. Yes you can, waterhole is only 2 mins walk away from the campsite

@iradyachenko1469

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia oh nice :) thank you for the info ))) keep watching you!

@iradyachenko1469

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia ohh thanks for your help :)

your the best mate. thank you for showing us Namibia

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

always a pleasure....english? did I mix something else in there...?

@aboodwadi6026

Жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia hahaha the accent is a wee bit different. its nice tho

I am planning to visit Namibia in 2023 , thank you for this video they are informative. I see on this video your are not driving 4x4 so it's possible to hire that kind of car you are using on this video or does it depends on area you are visiting 🤔

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

That one is actually a 4x4, but yes many places can be reached without a 4x4. Just depends on where you want to go

Tell me, can I use a small drone like DJI mini 3 pro inside Etosha? the 249g one

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no drones allowed in national parks in Namibia

Seems to be very large park. I believe its larger than Kruger national park if my Google search is correct!

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

correct, but the Pan takes up a large area and I think less is accessible

Can you share a relaiable websites where one can enquire or make reservations.. i m interested in visiting namibia

Hi can one day visit what time is it the best as well as how many hours would it take if i paid for a safari guide

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

A cab? from where?

@TheNamibianTraveler

Жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia sorry meant "CAN" typing error

Hello nick I do not have a 4x4 and cannot rent one ,can I explore the country with a normal car?

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Most of the country yes. If its a rental take an extra spare wheel and a pump for the long distances on the gravel roads

Thank you for great video. Can you recommend me a good freelance or private tour operator in Namibia. I am a solo traveler and planning to visit Namibia end of this year for about 10 days. Cheers.

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Send me an email, NickfrNamibia@gmail.com with your plans...

Great video! I am planing to drive with my wife from Windhouk to Etosha and than all the way to zimbabwe victoria falls. We will do a 10 day travel in july. Our agency booked us lodges, we will stay each night in a different lodge on the way to zimbabwe. Can you give us advise? Can I pay with credit card and how much cash should I bring with me? This is our first travel to africa, we are so excidet, but we strugeling with the planing. Tvx

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your trip to Africa and Namibia. Pay by card for? day to day?

@Iconic_Identity

Жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia we booked the lodges and everything. But I am just wondering how much cash should I bring and can you pay for the Park visits with a Credit Card

I don't understand what he's saying but it looks interesting

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

We should tell him to speak English

Thanks for the video. I heard it is not allowed to bring meat into the park. Did you cook inside the park?

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

You are allowed to take in, but not take out again. So what you take in needs to be consumed inside. Yes I cooked inside the park. The restaurant is over priced for what you receive

@migowii8

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia Thanks a lot! Do they offer a kitchen or we need to set the fire by ourselves?

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

@@migowii8 camping and self catering chalets you have to make your own fire. So take wood and a way to light your fire.

@migowii8

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia I also want to know how is the cash situation in Namibia? Should we prepare some NAD cash? Or we can pay everything with credit cards. Thanks a lot :)

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

@@migowii8 always carry some cash for emergencies and more remote areas, about enough for a full tank o fuel and 3 nights of accommodation, but most of the places accept credit cards including reception at national parks. I also take one or two us$100 bills for emergency emergencies

do you need a 4x4 to visit etosha?

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

You can get away with a 4x2, but the raods can be hell in certain sections. a 4x4 is preferred.

How often do you do these trips

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

in January I resigned from my job, so this is my job now... if you are asking about Etosha, Ill be heading back this month

@jasonkleinhanstechnologies685

Жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia would love to go with you lol

It is not allowed to go out of cars in the park...

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

there are a few dedicated spots in the park where you can leave your vehicle. You will find them in the official map you can buy from the shop. I speak about it in the video

Ek ht gehoor kampeerders mag nie meer vuur maak en braai nie. Moet by restaurant eet. Is dit waar?

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

glad nie waar nie. As jy kamp of in n bush chalet oornag kan jy vuur maak en braai. Dit is hoekom ek in n bush chalet bly, om te kan braai, het twee keer🙂 as jy in n dubbel kamer of waterhole chalet (Okaukuejo) woon is daar nie self catering nie

@philippezilliox1077

Жыл бұрын

Nee. Is nie waar nie.

How much does the park fee cost please

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

www.nwr.com.na/park-entrance-and-usage-fees/

1.17sec into the video I already had to watch two ads😢

@NickfrNamibia

10 ай бұрын

YT makes the rules..

How can I contact you? We would like to have some beer with you. 😅

@NickfrNamibia

Жыл бұрын

haha, where are you? and if you are paying😂

@alexandsupi

Жыл бұрын

@@NickfrNamibia we will arrive in Windhoek on 3 October. Please let me know if you have time.

@alexandsupi

Жыл бұрын

I contacted you on IG. Hope you will reply soon.

Spinning & whirling around way too fast - felt nauseous in under 30 seconds.

@NickfrNamibia

2 жыл бұрын

in hindsight not my best idea for an intro ill admit, but we learn and move on... apologies for the nausea😵‍💫 hope you feel better soon!

Great video, thanks for sharing! I’ve heard your best chance of seeing Rhinos is at the watering hole at night. Have you found this to be the case too?

@NickfrNamibia

6 ай бұрын

Very true