Game Reserve
Erindi Private Game Reserve
Namibia 700 km² (270 mi²) Est. 2007
About Erindi Private Game Reserve
Erindi Private Game Reserve is one of Namibia's largest private reserves, covering 700 square kilometres of diverse bushveld, grasslands, and rocky hills in the central highlands. The name means 'Place of Water' in the Herero language, referring to the natural springs that sustain abundant wildlife year-round.
Erindi has become one of Namibia's premier Big Five destinations following an extensive rewilding programme that reintroduced lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. The reserve's floodlit waterhole at Old Traders Lodge provides extraordinary nocturnal game viewing, rivalling anything in Etosha.
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Safari Tours
3.7
Avg Rating
4/5
Big Five
19
Years Protected
Highlights
- Big Five game viewing in a malaria-free environment
- Floodlit waterhole provides superb nocturnal viewing
- Only 3 hours from Windhoek — easy to access
- High wildlife density due to successful rewilding
- Good range of accommodation options
Considerations
- Fenced reserve lacks the feel of true open wilderness
- Accommodation can be expensive for what is offered
- Not a national park — some purists prefer public reserves
- Limited activities beyond game drives
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
common
🐆
Leopard
occasional
🐘
Elephant
common
🦬
Buffalo
Not present
🦏
Rhino
occasional
Notable Species
Lion
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Elephant
Common
White Rhino
Occasional
Cheetah
Occasional
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Gemsbok
Common
Wild Dog
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal
Climate Overview
Getting There
Erindi is approximately 3 hours drive northwest of Windhoek on tarred and gravel roads via Okahandja. The reserve also has an airstrip for chartered flights.
Nearest Airport
Erindi Airstrip
Nearest City
Okahandja
Drive Time
3 hours