Etosha National Park Lodges
The Best Safari Lodges In The Heart Of Etosha National Park, Namibia
Are you looking for a safari to Namibia's famed Etosha National Park?
Etosha National Park, Namibia's most famous Game Reserve and wildlife sanctuary, is a must-visit for any safari enthusiast. Etosha, meaning 'great white place' in the local San dialect, is dominated by a massive silvery-white hollow salt pan and is surrounded by lush grasslands and bush.
The national park and Etosha Pan in the North West of Namibia is home to some of the most iconic wildlife and scenery in Southern Africa, including lions, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes. You can also find rhinos here, too - while not forgetting the breathtaking scenery.
A game drive in the Etosha National Park is an incredible experience. When on game drives through the park, you will have the opportunity to spot and photograph numerous species of wildlife as well as learn about the park's ecology and history from your guide.
A game drive in the Etosha National Park is an incredible experience.
With so many lodge options, it can be hard to choose the right one. That is why we have hand-picked our best lodges and safari camps that are both inside or just outside the park. A large variety of accommodation establishments that are suitable for all budgets. Safari lodges and camps are either located within the Etosha National Park or just outside the park in private game reserves. Most luxury lodges are located in private game reserves that border the Etosha National Park.
Just a little reminder that we offer lodges and camps throughout all the main safari destinations within Namibia.
Below is our selection of Etosha accommodation options to suit all budgets and expectations!
Luxury Safari Camps And Lodges In The Etosha Park
Onguma Tented Camp
Rates from NAD$ 5 140.00 per person
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.
Situated on the eastern side of Etosha National Park, without question a superb option if looking for tented lodges in Etosha.
Onguma The Fort
Rates from NAD$ 7 580.00 per person
The Fort with 12 suites is unlike any other Etosha Lodges, the only one of its kind in Namibia, overlooking the beautiful scarceness of the Etosha Pans, decorated only with its wild animals and 100's of Acacia Camelthorn trees.
Exceptional wildlife sightings can be expected year-round from one of our favourite lodges in Etosha.Safarihoek Lodge
Rates from NAD$ 7 240.00 per person
Safarihoek Lodge is perfect for those wanting to experience silence and solitude all the while offering up 180-degree view out over an untamed and untainted wilderness with exceptional wildlife, including the endangered black and white rhino.
Safarihoek is located in the private Etosha Heights Reserve and offers guests large luxurious suites.
Etosha Mountain Lodge
Rates from NAD$ 6 510.00 per person
The small and intimate Etosha Mountain Lodge offers guests a quiet and tranquil safari experience surrounded by wildlife, birdlife and stunning bushveld views.
Activities within the Etosha Heights Game Reserve include rhino tracking, morning and afternoon game drives and interpretive bush walks.
Anderssons At Ongava
Rates from NAD$ 13 826.00 per person
The atmosphere of Andersson's Camp makes for a comfortable modern-day base for exploring this world-class wildlife destination; The tents are a clever mix of calcrete stone cladding, canvas, and wood, each with elevated on wooden decks.
One of the best luxury lodges located within a few minute's drive of the Anderson Gate.
Etosha Safari Lodge
Rates from NAD$ 2 510.00 per person
Etosha Safari Lodge offers guests the perfect base from which to explore the Etosha National Park, a large lodge with 65 thatched bungalows is the perfect option for those on a self-drive or family-orientated safari through Namibia.
The perfect budget-friendly Etosha lodge for those on a self-drive safari.
Ongava Lodge
Rates from NAD$ 10 370.00 per person
The Ongava Lodge is situated on one of the largest private game reserves in Namibia, covering 125 square miles and offers game drives into Etosha, with luxury accommodation in 14 en-suite suites made from rock and thatch.
Ongava Lodge in a private game reserve bordering the Etosha National Park.
Etosha Safari Camp
Rates from NAD$ 1 805.00 per person
Etosha Safari Camp is the perfect accommodation establishment for those on a self-drive safari through the northern regions of Namibia, especially those who want to experience the wildlife of the World famous Etosha National Park.
Little Ongava Camp
Rates from NAD$ 18 434.00 per person
Little Ongava Camp, in the private Ongava game reserve, shares a common boundary with Etosha National Park, a warm welcome awaits at this exclusive lodge, with unrivalled privacy in only three private and luxurious suites each with its own plunge pool.
An Etosha safari lodge that ranks up there with the best in Southern Africa.
Ongava Tented Camp
Rates from NAD$ 10 370.00 per person
Ongava Tented Camp is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in a privately owned Ongava Game Reserve, built from stone, canvas and thatch 16 guests are accommodated in Meru-style tents.
Excellent game viewing and safari drives are on offer, Ongava, one of the best lodges in Etosha.
Mushara Lodge
Rates from NAD$ 2 900.00 per person
Located only 8kms from the Von Lindequist Gate on the eastern outskirts of the Etosha National Park, Mushara Lodge is ideally situated for travellers visiting the park, 10 thatched chalets are found in a horseshoe shape around the swimming pool.
Mushara Lodge, home to fantastic wildlife sights and safari experiences.
Mushara Outpost
Rates from NAD$ 3 300.00 per person
The Mushara Outpost lodge accommodates 16 guests in custom-made tent-like structures; each tent is set on a wooden deck, a metre and a half above the ground, giving us a different perspective of the surrounding Namibian bush.
Mushara, one of the best Etosha lodge options for romantics and honeymooners alike.
Villa Mushara
Rates from NAD$ 3 600.00 per person
With individuality in mind, Villa Mushara offers only two 140 square metre exclusive villas that have been designed to create an ideal retreat from the stress of modern-day life, where an aura of tranquillity and contemplation prevails.
The perfect safari travel option for honeymooners and romantics alike when visiting Etosha National Park.
Okaukeujo Rest Camp
Rates from NAD$ 1 570.00 per person
Okaukuejo Rest Camp is located within Etosha National Park, 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.
One of the few properties located within the park, home to exceptional wildlife.
Namutoni Rest Camp
Rates from NAD$ 1 520.00 per person
Namutoni offers Accommodation in either comfortable double rooms or bush chalets and is located on the eastern side of Etosha National Park; it centres on an old German Fort, overlooking the famous King Nehale waterhole.
A viewing deck overlooking the watering hole is one of the highlights when staying here.
Onkoshi Camp
Rates from NAD$ 2 380.00 per person
Onkoshi Camp within the Etosha National Park itself is positioned on the edge of the pan, all suites are built on elevated decks, with thatched roofs, canvas walls and wooden framed doors allowing spectacular panoramic views.
One of the few properties within the Etosha Park that offers a large selection of thatched chalets.
Halali Rest Camp
Rates from NAD$ 1 150.00 per person
Halfway between Okaukuejo and Namutoni and is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees, a floodlit waterhole which is viewed from an elevated vantage point provides exceptional wildlife viewing.
A excellent family-friendly option within the Etosha National Park with a nice swimming pool on offer.
Onguma Bush Camp
Rates from NAD$ 2 640.00 per person
Situated on the eastern side of Etosha National Park, accommodation consists of six en-suite luxury bungalows and one family room.
Onguma Bush Camp is ideal for families who would like to have a base from which they can explore Etosha National Park.
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