Northern Namibia
Mushara Collection
Situated between 8km and 10 km from the eastern Von Lindequist entrance to the world famous Etosha National Park, the impressive and varied Mushara collection of privately owned properties includes Mushara Bush Camp, Mushara Lodge, Villa Mushara and Mushara Outpost.
The mid-range Mushara Lodge is perfect for an overnight stop once you have arrived from the south of Etosha. The main area has a library, lounge, bar and restaurant, and there are 10 spacious chalets, one family unit, and a triple and two single rooms. One particular feature is the large swimming pool surrounded by gardens often grazed by passing warthogs.
Resembling an old farmhouse, the attractive Mushara Outpost’s open main building houses the dining room, lounge and bar and has a wraparound verandah, and an outside fire site with seating for sundowners. The accommodation is built on stilts and constructed like a traditional safari-style tent – light and airy with comfortable beds mounted off the floor on wooden decking. All of the tents have private bathrooms and glass fitted hot water showers, air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe, tea and coffee facilities and telephone: electricity power points are also available.
Villa Mushara is the choice for those seeking privacy. The two exclusive 140 square metre villas have a/c, private plunge pools and outdoor covered salas with day beds affording views of the bush. Each villa has a lounge area, small library and music system, and meals can be taken in your villa for maximum privacy.
Mushara Bush Camp is the Collection’s budget offering, particularly suitable for families. It can accommodate 32 adults and 8 children in tented rooms, and the main building is thatched with a true bush camp feel to it.
Mushara makes a good base from which to explore the eastern side of Etosha National Park. or for an overnight stopover after a day spent traversing the park and before heading off to your next location.
Facilities
Mushara Lodge has 10 x thatched chalets, one family chalet, one triple room and two single rooms. There is a thatched public area which includes a small library, a bar and wine cellar, a lounge with a fireplace, dining area and curio shop. There is also a central swimming pool. Each chalet includes air-conditioning, en suite bathroom alongside a separate toilet, mosquito net, mini-bar, safe, tea and coffee station, sockets for charging, and direct telephone connection. Wi-Fi is available in each chalet as well as the public area.
Villa Mushara consists of two villas. Each has a small private library, a plunge pool, en suite bathroom mini bar and CD collection.
Mushara Bush Camp has a restaurant, swimming pool and 16 custom made en suite tents, built from canvas, wood and local limestone. They each have a private veranda, and four of the tents can accommodate two children as well as two adults. In each tent is a coffee station, safe deposit box, mosquito net, hairdryer, floor fan and power sockets. Wi-Fi is available in the main communal building.
Local Wildlife
Etosha National Park is one of the greatest wildlife refuges in southern Africa. There are large concentrations of springbok, kudu, impala, gemsbok, giraffe, and elephant and there is still a reasonable population of black rhino and a smaller numbers of white rhinos. Lions and spotted hyenas are seen on most game drives and even hunting is occasionally seen. A total of 114 mammal species inhabit the park and there have 110 reptile species recorded too. The park is also superb for birding and several endemic species can be tracked down.
Optional Activities
Game drives and nature walks in Etosha National Park.
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
Gather around the fire pit for dinner during cool evenings.
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The food and the room were both excellent. Lovely public areas, too.
