National parks recorded an increase in visitation from 943,408 in 2024 to 994,780 in 2025.  Etosha National Park remains the most visited national park. 

Over N$350 million has been allocated to state-protected areas, which focuses on enhancing conservation, protection and the sustainable use of wildlife species and their natural habitat.

This includes national parks and other conservation areas.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is expected to spend about N$47 million on renovating entrance gates and sanitation facilities at the Etosha and Hardap National Parks. 

The gates receiving face lifts are the Anderson, Von Lindqeuist, and King Nehale Lya Mpingana gates. 

The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism urged workers at national parks in Kunene and Erongo Regions, to maintain the newly renovated facilities at a cost of more than N$130 million.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism urged workers at the national parks to maintain the newly renovated facilities in the Kunene and Erongo regions.