Private Lodges near Etosha National Park

Private Lodges Near Etosha

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Explore the variety of private lodges located just outside Etosha National Park. Ideal for travellers planning day visits to the park, these lodges offer a serene escape after a day of wildlife viewing and continue to grow in popularity.

Unique Features of Private Lodges

Privately owned lodges offer distinct advantages, including alternative accommodation and camping sites along the park’s borders. While guests staying outside the park must observe its gate opening times, these properties provide luxurious and intimate settings, often with private game reserves and waterholes of their own.

Benefits of Staying at Private Lodges

Private lodges offer a blend of comfort and exclusivity, making them ideal for:

Visitors looking for accommodation before or after their park visit
Long-stay travellers who enjoy daily excursions into the park
Those seeking a more exclusive and private experience
Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers who prefer smaller, less crowded settings
Guests interested in walking and birding trips
Travellers who prioritise comfort and relaxation

Accommodation Standards

While Etosha National Park primarily offers two- to three-star accommodation, private lodges range from three to five stars and can provide a higher standard of service and luxury. Rates and services vary, allowing you to choose according to your preferences and needs.

Our Favourite and Recommended Lodges

We recommend some of the finest lodges near Etosha National Park, each known for its own character and attentive service:

Mushara Collection – Close to Etosha’s eastern gate, the Mushara Collection offers a range of luxurious accommodation, from family-friendly lodges to exclusive villas. Known for elegance and refined comfort, it is an ideal base for exploring Etosha.
Onguma Game Reserve – On the north-eastern edge of Etosha, Onguma features varied lodging amid striking scenery. Its more than 34,000 hectares of protected land provide intimate wildlife encounters.
Ongava Game Reserve – On Etosha’s southern border, Ongava is one of the few private reserves where guests may see both black and white rhinos. Luxury accommodation and excellent game viewing make it a memorable safari destination.

Each lodge provides a different window onto the region’s wildlife and landscapes, creating a memorable and comfortable stay.

Explore Private Lodges Near Etosha

Ready to find the right retreat outside the park? Browse the private-lodge listings below to compare exclusive reserves, family-friendly stays and convenient bases near Etosha’s gates. Explore the options and start planning your Namibian adventure today.

Our Private Lodges Near Etosha Selection

Anderssons Camp at Ongava, Etosha National Park

Anderssons Camp is situated inside the Ongava Game Reserve. Here guests can stay in fully equipped, stylish chalets with en suite bathrooms.

From N$ 23400

Eldorado Guesthouse and Camping is 8km south of the Anderson gate of Etosha National Park. A great stopover enroute to Etosha.

From N$ 950

Ongava Tented Camp, Etosha National Park

Ongava Tented Camp offers luxury tents made of stone, canvas and thatch. The entire camp sleeps only 16 people.

From N$ 17300

Etosha Safari Camp is part of the Gondwana collection and offers value for money accommodation and campsites en route to Etosha.

From N$ 1980

Etosha Safari Lodge is built on a hill top and overlooks some of the most pristine savannah and bushveld in Namibia.

From N$ 3383

Etosha Village is just 2km from the Etosha National Park. Rated the best value-for-money accommodation near Etosha.

From N$ 2323

Little Ongava is situated in the Ongava Game Reserve close to Etosha National park. It offers a very private and exclusive safari experience.

From N$ 50800

Mushara Lodge is the main lodge in the Mushara collection. Stylish, pristine and tranquil. Built around a beautiful green garden.

From N$ 5900

Mushara Outpost offers luxurious accommodation within a natural environment. Only 8 km from the Von Lindequist Gate in eastern Etosha Park.

From N$ 6100

Mushara Villa offers a luxurious and exclusive retreat only 8 km from the Von Lindequist entrance gate, near Namutoni.

From N$ 10000

Okutala Etosha Lodge is a family-friendly lodge. The grounds span 24000 hectares, where they release animals back into their natural habitat.

From N$ 3200

Ongava Lodge Rooms near Etosha National Park

Ongava Lodge near Okaukuejo offers chalets perched on a cliff, looking down at a waterhole. It is the most sought-after lodge in Ongava.

From N$ 11800

Onguma Bush Camp is in Onguma Game Reserve on the eastern edge of Etosha National Park. The closest gate to Etosha Park is at Namutoni Camp.

From N$ 2810

Onguma Camp Kala is an exclusive, elevated retreat designed to offer guests a seamless connection to nature and luxury.

From N$ 29790

Onguma Game Reserve offers onguma campsites. Well located and well-serviced camping sites with excellent facilities.

From N$ 500

Onguma Forest Camp is unfenced and tucked away in the mids of a forest in a dry river bed. The perfect escape into the wild.

From N$ 3040

Onguma Tented Camp is part of the Onguma Game Reserve collection. Book a luxury tent overlooking the waterhole.

From N$ 14810

Onguma Game Reserves has a one of a kind Lodge. Onguma the Fort is a unique design and allow for perfect in and out door living.

From N$ 10560

Onguma Trails Camp — intimate 2–3 night walking glamp‑camp near Etosha with guided 6–8km walks, private hot tubs and all meals included.

From N$ 13000

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Private Lodges Near Etosha

Unique Features of Private Lodges

Benefits of Staying at Private Lodges

Accommodation Standards

Our Favourite and Recommended Lodges

Explore Private Lodges Near Etosha

Our Private Lodges Near Etosha Selection

Anderssons at Ongava

Eldorado Lodge & Camping

Encounter by Ongava

Etosha Safari Camp

Etosha Safari Lodge

Etosha Village

Horizon by Ongava

Mushara Lodge

Mushara Outpost

Mushara Villa

Okutala Etosha Lodge

Ongava Lodge

Onguma Bush Camp

Onguma Camp Kala

Onguma Campsites

Onguma Forest Camp

Onguma Tented Camp

Onguma The Fort

Onguma Trails Camp

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