Northern Namibia
Etosha Mountain Lodge
Etosha Mountain Lodge is most notable for its tranquil setting, perched high on the side of a dolomite hill with stunning 180 degree views over the vast Etosha Heights private reserve.
The reserve offers 600 square-kilometres of unspoiled wildlife, landscapes, and tranquillity. It borders Etosha National Park to the north which is the standout reserve for wildlife in all Namibia.
The traditional lodge features nine comfortable chalets, all of which offer en suite bathrooms as well as indoor showers and bathtubs, fridges in the room and battery charging facilities.
Everything at the lodge runs on solar, keeping things clean and green (but they do have a backup generator too just in case).
Facilities
A reception area, lounge, dining room, bar, swimming pool with a sun deck, a wine cellar and complimentary laundry service. WIFI is available but unlimited WIFI is accessible for a $50 donation to the reserve’s anti poaching program.
Local Wildlife
On a game drive from Etosha Mountain lodge, you are likely to find elephants, kudu and springbok scattered across the savannah, whilst the herds of antelope, lion, cheetah and even leopard are never too far away. The endangered white rhino wander between the private reserve and nearby Etosha National Park.
Optional Activities
Morning, afternoon and night Game drives, private sundowners, Bush meals and picnics can be arranged on request, day trips to Etosha National Park and visit one of the most impressive and professional anti-poaching stations in Namibia.
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
Mountain Lodge is excellent value and provides good facilities. Were you to require a higher accommodation standard, its sister lodge, Safarihoek, might be considered, as well as the stand-alone, private occupancy Safari House, a detached bungalow in its own compound, with private vehicle, guide and chef. All have access to a large two-storey hide by a waterhole attracting a good range of game. Go on a night game drive for the chance to spot porcupine and other nocturnal species.
If you have any questions regarding our Namibia tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
This was our second visit to Namibia in just over 12 months, with Reef and Rainforest and our seventh consecutive wildlife trip with them. I think that speaks for itself. This year we were particularly keen to try and observe some desert adapted Lions. The Lions found in ‘The Namib Desert’ are genetically identical to those found in the rest of Southern Africa but have adapted to live in one of the harshest environments on earth. They number around 150 and have a huge range, and are rarely seen. They came to prominence in the outstanding documentary film ‘Vanishing Kings’. The best chance of observing members of this subset of Lions is during a stay at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, although sightings cannot be guaranteed and weeks can pass by without any success. Therefore a stay at this camp was at the heart of our itinerary and we were very lucky to spend time with a Lioness and her niece who had killed an Oryx in the conservancy. The camp itself is absolutely outstanding in every respect and the location is just spectacular.
Visitors should be aware that this is not ‘The Serengeti’ and that the wildlife is quite thin on the ground. However you would have to be very unlucky not to see Elephant, Giraffe and several other species. Whilst we were out in the desert we were lucky to bump in to Dr P. Stander who has dedicated the whole of his adult life to the conservation of The Desert Lion, what a thrill. The day trip out to the coast was pretty special as well.
The rest of the itinerary worked very well and we were very pleased to have three full days in Etosha N.P. where we recorded 25 mammal species, including 32 individual Lions, observed the aftermath of 4 zebra kills, 11 Rhinoceros (both Black & White), an African Wildcat and the rarely seen in Etosha, elusive Leopard.
So a big thank you to ALL at Reef and Rainforest, another highly successful trip, you certainly delivered again.
