Etosha Region
Etosha National Park covers approximately 22,000 km² in central northern Namibia and is one of Southern Africa’s most significant protected areas. As early as 1907, the area was declared a national park and is now one of the country’s most visited natural regions.
Etosha Region
Etosha Region
More than 100 mammal species, a variety of reptiles, and around 340 bird species call this area home. In years with abundant rainfall, the Etosha Pan fills with water and transforms into a shallow, expansive lake. Large flocks of water birds, including flamingos, then migrate to the region.
The Etosha Pan gives the park its name – a bright clay pan covering about 5,000 km², formed from a prehistoric inland lake, and now forming the park’s center. In the Ovambo language, “Etosha” means “great white place” – an apt description for the vast, shimmering salt flat.
The surrounding landscape is characterized by grassland, bush vegetation, and open tree savanna. Numerous waterholes offer ideal conditions for wildlife viewing year-round, making the region one of Africa’s most impressive safari areas.
Etosha Region Map
Ondili Lodge at Etosha
Coming from Outjo, shortly before reaching the southern entrance of Etosha National Park, the Anderson Gate, a private road branches off to the east and leads after approx. 3 km to the entrance gate of the Oberland Nature Reserve.
The Oberland Nature Reserve extends over an area of more than 10,000 ha to the east and borders the National Park for approximately 20 km. The typical Etosha landscape, grassland and Mopane tree savanna, interspersed with limestone ridges, characterize this wildlife-rich reserve. A well-developed and maintained network of trails invites guests to guided walks and game drives. The Oberland Lodge was built at a waterhole in a large clearing. Wildlife can be observed here almost constantly.
Etosha Oberland Lodge
Etosha Oberland Lodge
Etosha Oberland Lodge is located in the private nature reserve “Etosha Oberland” on a vast plain, whose open structure and sparse tree population resemble a natural park landscape.
A curved wooden walkway leads to the open-plan reception with a lobby and bar. From here, views extend over the spacious infinity pool into the surrounding tree savanna, where wildlife can be regularly observed. Discreetly placed, shaded seating areas facing the waterholes provide opportunities to watch the wildlife up close.
The main building is nestled among mighty, old Mopane trees, combining natural authenticity with stylish understatement. The spacious restaurant features indoor and outdoor areas and offers unobstructed views of the two waterholes. Meals are served here in a tranquil, natural atmosphere.
In the evening, the day concludes after a multi-course dinner in the lounge. With selected drinks, guests can, with a bit of luck, observe nocturnal animals at the illuminated waterholes – a atmospheric end to a safari day on the edge of Etosha National Park.
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Etosha Safari
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Sundowner Drive Etosha
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Guided Walk at Etosha
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Bush Dinner
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Wellness
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