Why Book this Camp?

• Etosha Mountain Lodge is a well-established lodge that will be primped and primed and ready for some serious safari action in 2018.
• With only seven chalets (nine from April 2019), this is the perfect lodge for small groups and families to book privately for the most personal of safaris.
• Track endangered black and white rhino in an area that’s renowned for high populations of the elusive and majestic beasts.
• Have your cameras at the ready for throngs of antelope and trumpeting herds of ellies as you game drive through the reserve.
• Enjoy the peace and solitude that comes from staying in a private reserve, far from tourist crowds – and any other people for that matter!

At-a-Glance

Accommodation & Amenities

• 7 chalets: 6 twin/double and 1 family (from 15 April 2019, we will have 2 extra chalets).
• Ensuite bathrooms with indoor showers and bathtubs.
• Swimming pool.
• Wifi available: Unlimited WiFi is available for an N$50 donation to the reserve’s anti poaching program.
• Battery charging facilities: in the main area & in room.
• Credit card facilities available (Visa & MasterCard only).
• Complimentary laundry service.
• Child policy: we welcome children of all ages.
• Disabled access: please enquire with reservations.

What’s included?

• Our fully inclusive rate includes all meals and local drinks, most activities, minibar drinks, and a laundry service, but please note the different rate options available and their inclusions and exclusions. Please enquire with us for details!

What’s not included?

• Flights; premium brand beverages; tips & gratuities; insurance.

Camp dates

Etosha Mountain Lodge is open all year round. Our 2019 seasons are as follows:

Green Season: 10 January – 31 March

Shoulder Season: 01 April – 30 June & 01 November – 09 January

High Season: 01 July – 30 September & 20 December – 19 December

Peak Season: 01 August – 31 August & 01 October – 31 October

Activities

• Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives in the privacy of Etosha Heights Private Reserve, and track elusive black and white rhino whilst keeping your eyes peeled for the big cats.
• Who says the action stops when darkness falls? Take a guide, add a powerful spotlight, and you’ve got the opportunity for an excellent night game drive.
• Bush meals and picnics can be arranged on request.

Location

Etosha Heights is a 600-square kilometre wilderness on the border of Etosha National Park, and the area plays an important role as a buffer for the park. Wildlife and human conflict, particularly in such border areas, is a real threat to the lion population, and the species is monitored as part of a larger lion conservation initiative, the Etosha Rand Lion Conservation Project. The black and white rhino are also closely monitored by the highly professional ‘Protective Wildlife Game Ranger’ team; their highly effective anti-poaching work is impressive to see, and very few places have such a dedicated ranger team.

Back at camp, just about everything runs from our 100Kwp solar plant, keeping things clean and green (but we do have a back up generator too for those unavoidable emergencies).

When To Go

Etosha Mountain Lodge is open year round, and although there is no bad time to go, each season brings its own quirks and charms – and sometimes a few challenges too! In the dry winter season of May to September, the abundant waterholes across the plains begin to dry up, and the grass slowly fades into dust. Water is scarce and animals congregate around the few remaining sources, making for some seriously awesome game viewing; simply park next to a waterhole, and wait for the action to come to you.

Unlike the majority of ‘safari’ Africa, rainfall in Etosha in scarce. When the drops do fall (likely to be in the summer months of October to April), the thunderstorms are short but dramatic. Gradually, fresh grass sprouts through the cracked, sun-scorched earth and the waterholes begin to fill. Whilst this is excellent news for the wildlife, it can make the animals slightly harder to spot as they spread out over a large area. We’re not afraid of a challenge at Natural Selection, however, and our expert guides know exactly where and when to find the animals, at all times of year. And when you do find them, the backdrop of glossy, green grass and fresh, rain-cleared air makes for fantastic sightings. It’s also worth noting that it can get a little hotter at this time of year, and game drives depart earlier in the morning, and later in the afternoon to avoid the searing heat of the day.

Logistics

A number of international carriers offer direct flights to Windhoek from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Addis Ababa and Doha. When you arrive in Windhoek, you will switch to a light aircraft and fly to the airstrip for Etosha Mountain Lodge. We also offer flights between Etosha Mountain Lodge and our other camps and lodges in Namibia, Shipwreck Lodge and Hoanib Valley Camp – please contact us for more details.

Alternatively, you may drive to Etosha Mountain Lodge. The lodge is 470 km from Windhoek, 150 km from Outjo, 97 km from Kamanjab and 320 km from Hoanib Valley Camp (Sesfontein). We offer road transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with a guide, or you may self-drive to camp in a 4×4 (please note that the roads are not suitable for sedan cars). Self-drive guests will be directed to the lodge by security when they enter the main concession gate. Please enquire for directions or download them here.

Camp Story

Etosha Heights is all about spectacular views, and the builders of Etosha Mountain Lodge certainly had this in mind. The lodge site overlooks vast plains and hills in every direction. It was the first lodge to be built in the reserve, and was built specifically for private groups. In the renovation, we plan to keep the cosy feel of the lodge but expand even more on those epic views too!