Etosha Accommodation

 

The Ovambo name - Etosha - means 'place of dry water' or 'huge white area' depending who you ask. Either way it aptly describes the vast shallow salt pan that is parched and cracked for much of the year.  It used to be a lake the size of Holland, but now glints a silvery bright white from salt crystals across its entire surface. As you look across its shimmering surface, objects real or imaged distort in a hazy mirage, and you are not sure if you are just imagining that herd of Oryx or whether they are real. This seemingly inert pan, bursts into life with the onset of rains, which may or may not arrive between January and March. Up to a metre (3 feet) of water transforms the dusty surface into a slushy, algae-rich soup which attracts thousands of birds, particularly flamingos.

The pink mist that descends upon the warm shallow lake may contain up to a million Flamingos, and they set to work feeding and breeding while the going is good. The sparsely vegetated woodland savannah and scrubland also erupts with rich grasses and small yellow flowers, providing the perfect conditions for the Antelope and Mountain Zebra to give birth.  Animals abound in great numbers and herds of 50 Elephants are not unusual. When in a hurry to get to a waterhole, Elephants often walk right down the middle of the road and you would be wise to remember  that they are much bigger than you, and get out of the way. Desert dwelling Oryx  are here in large numbers plus the impressive curly horned Kudu. It is common to see a mixture of four or five different species of animals grazing together including, several different Antelopes, Mountain Zebra and Wildebeest.  Lions and Hyenas are great rivals for a meal, but whoever ends up with the 'Lions share', must watch out for nimble silver-backed Jackals who sneak in and steal what they can. Etosha also contains endangered Black Rhino and unusual species like black-faced Impala and tiny Damara Dik Dik.

Whatever kind of holiday you're looking for, our selection of Etosha accommodation will have something to suit your tastes. Please feel free to browse the below selection of lodges and send through your enquiries for a free no obligation quotation.

Onkoshi

Onkoshi Camp, Etosha National Park, is the latest addition to Namibia Wildlife Resorts portfolio. Nestled on the rim of the pan on a secluded peninsula, Onkoshi Camp is a low impact, environmentally friendly establishment with only 15 units (30 beds), which guarantees a truly personal and exclusive experience.  The location is entirely out of view of current tourist routes, and all other developments in the area, and thus offers a pristine, tranquil and unique experience.

 

Okaukuejo

Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, and famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting.  Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole; bush chalets and double rooms; or family chalets.  Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.

 

Halali Camp

Strategically located halfway between Okaukuejo and Namutoni, Halali is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees.  A flood-lit waterhole which is viewed from an elevated vantage point provides exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day and into the night. Accommodation is provided in family chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms – all converted with large sliding doors to the outside, to allow visitors to experience and benefit from the peace and tranquility of the natural surroundings.  Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.

 

Taleni Etosha Village

The name Taleni means 'view' or 'vision".  Taleni Africa have the view and vision of combining affordability with comfort and style in a private and protected reserve directly adjacent to one of Namibia's highlights. The days when cattle still grazed the grounds around Etosha are long gone. The mountains where the calves went missing, 'Ondundozonananandana', remain as silent witnesses. Today we preserve this land as prime destination for nature lovers with affordable accommodation in our Taleni Etosha Village taking it's modern styling cues from a traditional African village.

 

Mushara Lodge

Located only 8kms from the Von Lindequist Gate on the eastern outskirts of the Etosha National Park, Mushara Lodge is ideally situated for travelers visiting the park.  The Lodge consists of ten spacious chalets, one family unit and two single rooms. The name Mushara derives from the Purple Pod Terminalia tree, which grows in abundance in the lodge grounds and the surrounding area. The thatched public area consists of a small library with a selection of good books, a bar with an extensive wine cellar, airy lounge with welcoming fireplace for winter evenings, a dining area and well stocked curio shop. Great attention has been paid to the décor, which is an blend of traditional African and modern art works combined with original paintings.

 

 Etosha Mountain Lodge

Visitors to Etosha Mountain Lodge are enveloped in the folds of six luxury Chalets and one magnificent suite, which all overlook the breathtaking expanse of Mopani Forest. There are also two guide rooms. You are invited to lounge at the teak dressed pool, before you move down below the Main Lodge for tasting of fine South African Wines in the magnificant winecellar.

 

 Eagle Tented Lodge and Spa

The Eagle Tented Lodge and Spa provides breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains & valleys. This luxury lodge, built from natural rock with thatch roofs boasts 8 luxury canvas tents all with spacious en-suite facilities.

 

Etosha Aoba Lodge

Etosha Aoba Lodge is situated in a 36.000 ha private game reserve on the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park. An ideal oasis in the middle of the Namibian wilderness, providing a basis for unspoilt nature and leisure. We have 10 thatched bungalows in a colonial African style, offering comfortable accommodation and a very private atmosphere. We are ideally located for guided and private game drives in the National park as well as for our own specialist drives in our private game reserve.

 

Onguma Safari Camp

Sharing the eastern border of Namibia’s Etosha National Park, Onguma Tented Camp is a beguiling mixture of sophistication and relaxation, of elegance and the earth. It is this intriguing combination and attention to detail that makes Onguma Tented Camp, the latest in Visions of Africa’s up-market portfolio of camps, the ultimate in safari chic.

 

Anderssons Camp

Surrounded by scrub-covered plains on white calcrete soils and against the backdrop of the low Ondundozonanandana Mountains, Andersson's Camp is situated close to Etosha National Park. A former farmstead it has been tastefully rebuilt and now forms the main area fronting onto a waterhole, from here twenty tented guest units radiate outwards - mostly secluded in the mopane woodland so typical of the area.

 

Ongava Lodge

Stylish Ongava Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately-owned Ongava Game Reserve. From its beautiful vantage point overlooking a waterhole and the plains beyond, one can enjoy a plethora of game that arrives to drink. Its proximity to the National Park makes it the ideal base for exploring Etosha's kaleidoscope of wildlife.

 

Ongava Tented Camp

Ongava Tented Camp is Etosha National Park's best-kept secret, tucked into a hidden valley at the foot of a dolomite hill in the privately-owned 30 000-ha Ongava Game Reserve. This camp offers private luxury, great company, delicious food and an original African wildlife experience without the crowds.