Etosha Safari: Map & Guide
Offline Wildlife & Waterholes
Free · In-App Purchases
New: a smarter search and a ‘describe the animal’ wizard make wildlife easy to identify — plus one-tap logging of the animals you see most. Explore Etosha, fully offline.
Etosha National Park — your complete guide, in your pocket and fully offline.
Whether it's your first safari or your tenth, Etosha Safari helps you find your way, identify every animal, and remember every sighting — no signal required.
FIND YOUR WAY, OFFLINE
• A detailed offline map of the whole park — camps, gates, roads, picnic spots and points of interest
• Orientation deep in the bush with no data connection — never take a wrong turn on a game drive again
IDENTIFY EVERY ANIMAL
• 425 species — mammals, birds and reptiles — each with high-quality photos
• Smart new search: filter by type, search by name, or use the "describe the animal" wizard to identify what you just saw
• Behaviour, habitat and the best time and place to spot each one
PLAN THE PERFECT DRIVE
• 41 routes, each with distance, drive time, surface and a star rating
• Know before you go: 10 rest camps and gates with photos, facilities and tips
KEEP YOUR SAFARI DIARY
• Log every sighting in a single tap and build your personal Etosha journal across visits
• Earn badges as you explore and track your own statistics — your most-spotted species and more
WORKS ANYWHERE
Everything runs offline, so you save data and battery while you're in the park.
LANGUAGES
English, Afrikaans, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and Italian.
SUBSCRIPTION
Unlock the full experience — offline maps, road and camp guides, the wildlife encyclopedia, the safari logger and your personal insights — with a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.
Also available for Kruger, Serengeti, Masai Mara, Pilanesberg and Addo Elephant National Park — plus The Safari Guy companion app to log sightings across Eastern and Southern Africa.
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more A whole new way to search makes finding wildlife easier than ever:
• Smarter, typo-friendly search and a "likely to see now" list, so you can spot and log the common animals around you in a single tap.
• A new Describe-the-Animal wizard — choose size, colour and habitat to pinpoint a species in seconds, even when you don't know its name.
• Plus a large batch of bug fixes and further security improvements under the hood.
Enjoy your safari!
5.7 5 days ago
A whole new way to search makes finding wildlife easier than ever:
• Smarter, typo-friendly search and a "likely to see now" list, so you can spot and log the common animals around you in a single tap.
• A new Describe-the-Animal wizard — choose size, colour and habitat to pinpoint a species in seconds, even when you don't know its name.
• Plus a large batch of bug fixes and further security improvements under the hood.
Enjoy your safari!
5.6 5 Jul
Thank you for your feedback — it genuinely shapes the app. This update refines many road, camp and wildlife descriptions for accuracy, adds Italian and Brazilian Portuguese, and brings the latest park information. Keep the suggestions coming, and enjoy your safari!
5.5 25 Jun
What's new:
• Navigation — get directions to camps, gates and roads and find your way around the park with ease.
• An expanded map — we've added picnic spots and sights (points of interest), so there's even more to discover on your drive.
• Smaller improvements and refinements throughout.
Enjoy your safari!
5.4 3 Jun
This is our biggest update yet — rebuilt from the ground up to make every safari smoother, richer, and more personal.
- A completely new design — cleaner navigation, refined typography, and a field-journal-inspired My Park tab.
- More animals added so even your rarest sightings have a place.
- Faster everywhere: smarter data caching, smoother lists, and quicker launches.
- Shaped by your feedback — the small details you asked for are now built in.
- Still fully offline-first: spot, log, and keep your safari memories without a signal.
5.2 5 May
This is our biggest update yet — rebuilt from the ground up to make every safari smoother, richer, and more personal.
- A completely new design — cleaner navigation, refined typography, and a field-journal-inspired My Park tab.
- More animals added so even your rarest sightings have a place.
- Faster everywhere: smarter data caching, smoother lists, and quicker launches.
- Shaped by your feedback — the small details you asked for are now built in.
- Still fully offline-first: spot, log, and keep your safari memories without a signal.
5.1 3 May
We've reviewed and improved the descriptions for all animals in the app. The information, habitat, food, behaviour and other texts have been carefully checked and where necessary rewritten to ensure accuracy, consistency and the right tone throughout.
3.9 1 Apr
Enhanced Safari Adventure!
We've improved offline functionality so you can explore all animals even without internet in Etosha! Plus updated reptiles information and bug fixes. Thank you for your amazing feedback and continued support - keep it coming! Wishing you incredible safari adventures and unforgettable wildlife encounters!
3.8 01/10/2025
Enhanced Safari Adventure!
We've improved offline functionality so you can explore all animals even without internet in Etosha! Plus updated reptiles information and bug fixes. Thank you for your amazing feedback and continued support - keep it coming! Wishing you incredible safari adventures and unforgettable wildlife encounters!
3.6 29/09/2025
Enhanced Safari Adventure!
We've improved offline functionality so you can explore all animals even without internet in Etosha! Plus updated mammal information and bug fixes. Thank you for your amazing feedback and continued support - keep it coming! Wishing you incredible safari adventures and unforgettable wildlife encounters!
3.5 27/08/2025
Thank you for your incredible support. We've listened to your feedback! In this release, you can now preview 5 animals, 1 route, 1 camp, and 1 entrance—even without a subscription. And good news: My Etosha will always be accessible to everyone to track your progress during your safari.
3.4 24/07/2025
Thank you for your incredible support. We've listened to your feedback! In this release, you can now preview 5 animals, 1 route, 1 camp, and 1 entrance—even without a subscription. And good news: My Etosha will always be accessible to everyone to track your progress during your safari.
3.2 23/07/2025
Thank you for your incredible support. We've listened to your feedback! In this version, you’ll now get a sneak preview of 5 animals, 1 road, 1 camp, and 1 gate – even without a subscription. And good news: MyKruger will always remain open to all users, so you can keep tracking your progress during your safari.
3.1 09/07/2025
Thank you for your incredible support. We've listened to your feedback! In this version, you’ll now get a sneak preview of 5 animals, 1 road, 1 camp and 1 gate – even without a subscription. And good news: MyKruger will always remain open to all users, so you can keep tracking your progress during your safari.
3.0 08/07/2025
Thank you for all your feedback! This update includes a few small bug fixes to improve the app’s overall stability and performance. We appreciate your support and will continue to make the app even better.
2.3 24/06/2025
We've made significant improvements based on your valuable feedback!
- Now fully optimized for iPad with an enhanced layout that takes advantage of the larger screen
- Added support for 5 additional languages: French, Spanish, German, Afrikaans, and Dutch
- Improved performance and stability throughout the app
- Fixed several bugs reported by our users
- Enhanced user interface for a more intuitive experience
Thank you for your continued support and feedback! We're committed to making Etosha Safari the best companion for your adventures in Etosha National Park.
2.2 27/05/2025
We've made significant improvements based on your valuable feedback!
- Now fully optimized for iPad with an enhanced layout that takes advantage of the larger screen
- Added support for 5 additional languages: French, Spanish, German, Afrikaans, and Dutch
- Improved performance and stability throughout the app
- Fixed several bugs reported by our users
- Enhanced user interface for a more intuitive experience
Thank you for your continued support and feedback! We're committed to making Etosha Safari the best companion for your adventures in Etosha National Park.
2.0 21/05/2025
We've made significant improvements based on your valuable feedback!
- Now fully optimized for iPad with an enhanced layout that takes advantage of the larger screen
- Added support for 5 additional languages: French, Spanish, German, Afrikaans, and Dutch
- Improved performance and stability throughout the app
- Fixed several bugs reported by our users
- Enhanced user interface for a more intuitive experience
Thank you for your continued support and feedback! We're committed to making Etosha Safari the best companion for your adventures in Etosha National Park.
1.8 19/05/2025
We're excited to introduce our latest update featuring an enhanced badge system to track your wildlife encounters!
Improved Badge System
- Clearer progression showing your next achievable badges
- New milestone badges for spotting 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 different animals
- Special badges for completing safari milestones (10, 25, 50, and 100 safaris)
- Unique rest camp badges for visiting Etosha's iconic locations
Badge Categories Include:
- Big 5 Collection
- Predator Collection
- Antelope Collection
- Bird Collections (Hornbills, Rollers, Vultures, and more)
- Reptile Collections
- Special "King of the Bush" badge for the dedicated wildlife spotter
We've also improved performance and fixed minor bugs to enhance your safari experience. Thank you for being part of our wildlife community!
Download the update and start earning new badges on your next Etosha adventure!
1.7 20/02/2025
Enhanced Offline Maps: Download maps more efficiently and use them seamlessly without an internet connection.
1.5 12/02/2025
We’ve made exciting improvements to enhance your experience with our app, even when you're offline. Here's what's new:
- Enhanced Offline Maps: Download maps more efficiently and use them seamlessly without an internet connection.
- Optimized Download Process: Enjoy a smoother and more reliable map download experience with clear progress indicators.
- Improved UI Feedback: Added better feedback during map downloads, including a progress bar and completion status.
- Bug Fixes & Performance Enhancements: Fixed minor bugs and optimized performance for a smoother navigation experience.
1.4 17/01/2025
Thanks to our amazing safari community, we've improved your wildlife spotting experience!
NEW FEATURES:
- Added 25+ new animals to discover and learn about
- Enhanced wildlife guide with detailed information for each species
- Improved animal identification features
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Fixed various bugs reported by our users
- Smoother app performance
- Enhanced user experience
Thank you for your continued support and feedback - it helps us make the ultimate safari companion! Keep those wildlife spots coming!
Happy exploring!
1.3 23/12/2024
What's New:
Thank you, safari enthusiasts! Your continued support and feedback help us make your virtual safari experience even better. We're thrilled to bring you our biggest update yet!
- Expanded Wildlife: Meet over 25 new animal species in the park! Each with detailed information about their behavior, habitat, and the best times to spot them.
- Real-time Park Features: We've added clocks to Gates and Rest Camps, so you'll always know when it's time for your next safari adventure! Plus, you can now see when specific animals are most active in the park.
- Enhanced Navigation: Explore with confidence using our new region-specific route selection - choose between West, Central, or Eastern routes to plan your perfect game drive.
Love this app? Check out our other safari companions:
Kruger Explorer - Discover the magic of South Africa's legendary national park
Pilanesberg Safari Guide - Your ultimate companion for exploring South Africa's hidden gem
Keep sharing your wildlife encounters with us - your safari journey is our inspiration!
1.2 02/12/2024
A whole new way to search makes finding wildlife easier than ever:
• Smarter, typo-friendly search and a "likely to see now" list, so you can spot and log the common animals around you in a single tap.
• A new Describe-the-Animal wizard — choose size, colour and habitat to pinpoint a species in seconds, even when you don't know its name.
• Plus a large batch of bug fixes and further security improvements under the hood.
Enjoy your safari!
more Version 5.7 5 days ago
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