Most people either stay just outside the Park at one of the comfortable lodges near the eastern or southern gates, or at one of the rest camps inside the Park operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts.
The lodges neighbouring the Park undoubtedly offer a more comfortable and luxurious experience than the rest camps in the Park, which are basic and generally in desperate need of some paint and new furniture.
As these lodges are generally within a half-hour drive of the gates, it is possible to spend as much time game-viewing during the day as you would if you were staying overnight in the Park.
A couple of these lodges are also private game reserves in their own right. They offer game drives on their own properties (which have similar wildlife to Etosha, but because the land is privately owned, you can go off-road to get unbelievably close to the animals), as well as guided trips into the Park.
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Ongava Lodge, Ongava Concession
Safari Lodge
Guests are accommodated in 12 luxury twin-bedded brick and thatch chalets, each with air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower.
Each chalet is built on an elevated deck, which are linked by walkways.
Okaukuejo Camp, Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)
National Park Camp
Okaukuejo is approximately 18 km from the Andersson Gate. The main attraction is the circular limestone water tower, which give excellent views over the bush right to the Pan in the distance.
Ongava Tented Camp, Ongava Concession
Safari Lodge
Ongava Tented Camp is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the 30,000-hectare, privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. The accommodation at this small, classic, traditional tented camp is in 'Meru-style' or East African tents.
Epacha Game Lodge, Epacha Private Game Reserve
Safari Lodge
In keeping with the Victorian era in Africa, Epacha Game Lodge uniquely combines turn of the century elegance with personalised safari luxury - the chalets are individually appointed with specially commissioned antique furnishings and stylishly decorated in subtle, relaxing colours.
All the luxurious chalets encompass a spacious suite and a magnificent en-suite bathroom as well as an open-air shower, and each has its own private balcony, complete with a breathtaking view across the majestic private reserve and the valley.
Mushara Lodge, Etosha National Park (Von Lindequist Gate)
Lodge / Inn
The lodge consists of 10 thatched chalets, in a horseshoe shape around the swimming pool.
Each chalet is furnished with air-conditioning, mosquito net, mini bar fridge, tea / coffee making facilities.
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