ETOSHA
Toko Lodge & Safaris
This is good place to access Etosha’s Andersson and Galton gates. Camping (three stands) R130 p.p.; rooms from R1 000 p.p. sharing (selfcatering, but meals are available). Go on a guided game drive (R180, minimum two people). GPS: S19.38063 E14.85052 Contact: 00 264 67 330 240 (lodge); 00 264 61 234 342 (bookings); tokolodgesafaris.com
Mondjila Safari Camp
A good base if you want to explore Etosha via the Andersson gate – it’s 32 km to the park gate. Camping (eight stands) R120 p.p. Safari tents from R600 p.p. sharing (B&B). GPS: S19.57684 E15.90580 Contact: 00 264 67 333 446;
mondjilasafaricamp.com 34 Etosha Safari Lodge and Camp About 10 km from the Andersson gate; perfect if you want to visit Etosha but stay outside the park. Visit the Okambashu Restaurant and Oshebeena Bar – the decor is a treat. Camping R175 p.p. (power points available). Other accommodation at Safari Camp from R967 per adult sharing (B&B). Half-price for children under 13. Safari Lodge: chalets from R1 425 p.p. sharing (B&B). The buffet dinner is pricey (R300 p.p.), but
worth every cent. And there’s live music in the restaurant courtyard at night! GPS: S19.41061 E15.92402 Contact: 00 264 61 427 200; gondwana-collection.com 35 Taleni Etosha Village Near the Andersson gate. En suite units (sleep two) from R700 p.p. sharing (DB&B). A brandnew campsite: R150 p.p. sharing (maximum six people per stand). They have a restaurant, bar, shop and swimming pool. A game drive to Etosha costs R500 p.p. and a sunset drive at Taleni R210 p.p., including sundowners and snacks. GPS: S19.35190 E15.92983
Contact: 021 930 4564; etosha-village.com 36 Etosha National Park Main camps: Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni. Camping costs R250 per site plus R150 p.p. Double room from R720 p.p. sharing; a chalet (sleeps two) from R810 p.p. sharing and a family chalet (sleeps four) from R870 p.p. sharing. ( The chalets closest to each camp’s waterhole cost more.)
Etosha’s two luxury options are Dolomite (in the far west): chalets from R1 430 p.p. sharing and Onkoshi (in the north-east): chalets from R1 650 p.p. sharing. Rates include breakfast and each camp has its own restaurant.
Olifantsrus camp in the western section of the park is for campers only: R280 p.p. sharing. Ask for stand no. 10 – it’s spacious, with lots of shade and it’s also right next to the waterhole. Rates to increase in July.
Contact: 021 422 3761 (bookings); etoshanationalpark.org 37 Mokuti Etosha Lodge Right by Etosha’s Von Lindequist gate; ideal if you’d like to do day trips into the eastern section of Etosha. SADC rates: a standard double room costs R1 602 per night (B&B), a luxury room R2 023 per night (B&B); family room (two adults and two kids) R3 765 per night (B&B). Children get discount. There’s a reptile park, pool and spa on site. GPS: S18.81498 E17.04866
Contact: 00 264 61 207 5360 (reservations); 00 264 67 229 084 (lodge); mokutietoshalodge.com 38 Onguma Game Reserve The reserve is next to Etosha – about 8 km from the Von Lindequist gate. Camping (six stands; four people per stand) R220 per adult; discount for children under 12. Power points and private ablution facilities. Other accommodation from R1 170 p.p. sharing (B&B) and R1 490 p.p. sharing (DB&B). GPS: S18.73174 E17.04892
Contact: 00 264 61 237 055; onguma.com 39 Mushara Lodge About 8 km from the Von Lindequist gate. Luxury tent at Mushara Bush Camp from R2 700 per night for two (DB&B). Children under 12 can share a room: R450 each (up to two). Children under 3 stay free. Game drive R560 p.p. GPS: S18.81164 E17.11913 Contact: 00 264 61 240 020; mushara-lodge.com 40 Sachsenheim Guest Farm About 25 km from Etosha’s Von Lindequist gate. Sachsenheim is cosy, with a swimming pool, Wi-Fi and a lazy watchdog called Lisa. The campsite has stands on grass and the accommodation units are comfortable. Camping R137 per adult; R80,50 per child aged 5 – 10. Stand with private ablution facilities R189 p.p. You pay R52,50 extra for a caravan stand. Single room R735 p.p. (B&B); double room R609 p.p. sharing (B&B). A family room (sleeps 4 – 5) costs R556,50 p.p. sharing. Children under 3 pay R105 per night; children aged 4 – 7 pay R336 per night; and children aged 8 – 11
pay R420 per night. The food is tops! Buffet breakfast R136,50 p.p., standard dinner R180 p.p., fourcourse meal R241,50 p.p. ( They don’t serve lunch.) GPS: S18.749616 E17.247157 Contact: 00 264 67 23 0011; sachse@iwau.na