Namibia - 14 day Northern Highlights - Private Self-drive

Self-catering at its Best amidst unparalleled Desert Beauty...

Desert Camp is situated just 5 km from the entrance gate to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon in the Namib Nauklauft Park. Nestled under centuries old camel thorn trees, Desert Camp offers unsurpassed views over the Desert landscapes and surrounding mountains - An absolute must for the nature lover and photographer!

The 28 affordable self-catering accommodation units are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, shaded veranda with a fitted kitchenette, barbeque, power points and an adjacent parking area. Each air-conditioned room features twin beds and a fold-out sleeper couch to accommodate 2 small children (under 12) free of charge when sharing with 2 full paying adults. Utility boxes with most utensils needed are available at reception and fresh food supplies can be ordered daily.

Facilities at the main building include a fully stocked and serviced bar with big screen television, a sparkling swimming pool and 2 communal bomas with cooking and wash up facilities which are perfect for groups travelling together.

Meals can be enjoyed at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge restaurant and their Adventure Centre offers a range of exciting Desert activities to explore the area.

A fully stocked shop, fuel and an Internet café is available at the Sossus Oasis Service Station.

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Desert Camp Self-catering at its Best amidst unparalleled Desert Beauty at Desert Camp

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Desert Camp Pool Area Desert Camp Pool Area

Desert Camp Self-catering Accommodation units Self-catering Accommodation units Veranda and Kitchenette

Desert Camp Units Interior Desert Camp Units Interior

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Desert Camp - Utility Boxes Desert Camp - Utility Boxes

Desert Camp Pool Sparkling Pool at Desert Camp

Desert Camp Bar & Pool Area Desert Camp Bar & Pool Area

Desert Camp Boma Area Desert Camp Boma Area

Desert Camp Boma Area Desert Camp Boma Area

Desert Camp Boma 2 Communal Boma-areas - Perfect for groups travelling together

Desert Camp Bar Unique Bar with Big Screen Television at Desert Camp

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Self-Catering units

The 28 individual self-catering accommodation units at Desert Camp are uniquely designed to blend in perfectly with the natural surrounding environment.

Each spacious air-conditioned bedroom feature twin beds, space for suitcases and a fold-out sleeper couch where two small children under the age of 12 years can be accommodated free of charge when sharing the room with two full paying adults. Please enquire with your booking to ensure preparations are made as required.

The en-suite bathroom comprises of wash basin with large mirror and vanity space, shelves and hanging space, an electronic safe as well as a separate toilet and spacious walk in shower.

On the outside the patio features a fitted kitchenette with wash up area, under counter fridge and 2-plate hob that is enclosed with a zip-up canvas cover. The barbeque facility and wooden bench for seating is ideally situated to enjoy the incredible views over the Desert landscapes and surrounding Naukluft mountains. Utility boxes with most utensils needed for self-catering are available at reception and fresh food supplies can be ordered daily.

Property Facilities

Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Meal on Request, Pool, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Cooking Facilities, Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Fridge, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Services

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Sossusvlei Lodge Restaurant nearby

Guests at Desert Camp who wish to not cook for themselves, can make use of our nearby Sossusvlei Lodge Restaurant which is about 5 minutes travel down the road towards the Namib Naukluft Park's entrance.

Sossusvlei Lodge is well known for sensational cuisine and many guests have praised especially the delectable buffet dinner experience.

The al fresco terrace offers magnificent views over Elim Dune and of the floodlit waterhole where you can watch the passing parade of oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena, whilst enjoying exquisite food and wine.

Start your day with a scrumptious buffet breakfast with an extensive selection of all the favourite delectable breakfast foods and treats. For lunch the chef will spoil you with the mouth-watering meal of the day accompanied by a variety of salads and side dishes. An a 'la carte menu is available at the Sossusvlei Lodge Bar from 14h30 to 16h00. The popular buffet dinner will leave you spoiled for choice between the salads, side dishes, grilled meats and stir-fries - all prepared fresh and in front of every guest! For the perfect ending there is a range of decadent dessert sensations as well as a variety of cheeses and biscuits.

Cornerstone Guesthouse is a small, private and peaceful bed and breakfast an easy walk to the sea and the town centre of Swakopmund on Namibia's fascinating Skeleton Coast. Occupying a quiet corner of Swakopmund's old town near the marine museum and the old brewery, Cornerstone Guesthouse offers the charm and intimacy of a family-run B&B combined with the modern amenities of a luxury hotel. Within a few minutes from the guest house you can walk to beaches, cafés, restaurants, lively pubs, Swakopmund tourist attractions and a variety of interesting shops and markets in the town.

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Cornerstone Guesthouse Enjoy the sunshine in the garden

Cornerstone Guesthouse Patio room 2

Cornerstone Guesthouse Typical Twin room

Cornerstone Guesthouse Flower garden

Cornerstone Guesthouse Small lounge area in breakfast room

Cornerstone Guesthouse Dining room

Cornerstone Guesthouse Front entrance

Cornerstone Guesthouse Patio room 1 and 2

Cornerstone Guesthouse Patio room 5

Cornerstone Guesthouse Typical Twin room

Cornerstone Guesthouse Typical Twin room

Cornerstone Guesthouse Garden view from bedrooms

Cornerstone Guesthouse Garden area

Cornerstone Guesthouse Peter and Margo - Owners

Cornerstone Guesthouse Lavender theme runs through Cornerstone

Atlantik Sicht Apartment Garden and sea view

Atlantik Sicht Apartment Lounge and dining room area

Atlantik Sicht Apartment en suite Bathroom

Atlantik Sicht Apartment en suite bathroom

Atlantik Sicht Apartment Main bed room

Atlantik Sicht Apartment Dining room and kitchen counter area

Atlantik Sicht Apartment Second Bed room

Atlantik Sicht Apartment Lounge area

Atlantik Sicht Apartment Lounge area

An Der Mole Apartment Sea view from terrace

An Der Mole Apartment Terrace

An Der Mole Apartment Main bed room

An Der Mole Apartment Second Bath room

An Der Mole Apartment Second Bath room

An Der Mole Apartment en suite bath room

An Der Mole View from bed rooms

An Der Mole Apartment One of two twin bed rooms

An Der Mole Apartment One of two twin rooms

An Der Mole Apartment Lounge area

An Der Mole Apartment Lounge area

An Der Mole Apartment Lounge and dining room area

An Der Mole Apartment Laundry

An Der Mole Apartment An Der Mole Complex

Moringa Gardens Apartment Moringa Apartments

Moringa gardens Apartment Open plan Kitchen lounge area

Moringa Gardens Apartment Main Bed room

Moringa Gardens Apartment en suite bath room

Moringa Gardens Apartment Second bed room

Moringa Gadens Apartment Twin bed room with pull out bed

Moringa Gardens Apartment Kitchen Dining room

Moringa Gardens apartment Open plan kitchen

Moringa Gardens Apartment Interior

Moringa Gardens Patio

Double Room Twin Room Family Room

Each room offers en suite bathroom (shower only), Satellite TV, mini fridge, coffee/tea station, private patio, room safe, international wall sockets, wireless internet

Each room offers en suite bathroom (shower only), Satellite TV, mini fridge, coffee/tea station, private patio, room safe, international wall sockets, wireless internet. Room 5 has a bath and a shower. Any twin room can be converted into a double room.

Each room offers en suite bathroom (shower only), Satellite TV, mini fridge, coffee/tea station, private patio, room safe, international wall sockets, wireless internet as well as a sleeper couch to accommodate families

Atlantik Sicht Apartment An Der Mole Moringa Gardens

Atlantik Sicht is a luxury self-catering apartment metres from the sea and minutes from Swakopmund town centre on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.

The apartment has three luxury double bedrooms with a main en suite bathroom with bath and shower and a shared bathroom with a shower. Décor throughout this self-catering apartment is light and modern with a distinctive Scandanavian air.

The apartment opens onto a secluded and private baclony with a small garden and front row seats to the Atlantic Ocean.

An Der Mole is a luxury self-catering apartment metres from the sea and minutes from Swakopmund town centre on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.

The apartment has three luxury double bedrooms with a main en suite bathroom with bath and shower and a shared bathroom with a shower. Décor throughout this self-catering apartment is light and modern with a Beach ambiance.

The apartment opens onto a private terrace with front row seats to the Atlantic Ocean.

Moringa Gardens is a luxury self catering penthouse apartment situated in the centre of Swakopmund. Its location is ideal from which to explore Swakopmund and a 10 minute walk to the nearest beach. The apartment has 270° views over Swakopmund and the encroaching giant sand dunes of the Namib Desert.

The spacious apartment has three bedrooms and can sleep 6 guests in one queen bed en suite room, one queen bed room and a three quarter bed room with a pull out single bed sharing a bathroom. Two of the rooms have balconies and afford magnificent views over Swakopmund and the dunes respectively. It is fully equipped for self-catering guests, including a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave to list but a few of the conveniences. The apartment is light, modern and contemporary, with most of the apartment opening onto balconies which have been designed in such way as to minimize the impact of the harsh Atlantic elements.

Furnished to a high standard of luxury, a flat screen television with satellite (cable) channels and an automated tandem garage are there for guests’ convenience as well. The penthouse is secure and the complex has 24 hour security.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Battery Charging Facilities, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah

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Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card

Breakfast room

Light airy open modern early morning breakfast room

Camp Kipwe is an intimate and remote bush lodge located in Namibia's arid yet starkly beautiful Twyfelfontein region, home to many ancient Bushman etchings.

The 9 specially-designed bungalows are unique, air conditioned and round in shape, complete with a an open-air bathroom and spectacular views from your verandah over the surrounding area.
The Kipwe Suite is a thatched suite with a lounge equipped with air-conditioning, a satellite television, a double room with en-suite bathroom, laundry service and a mini-bar.
The two Luxury Suites are elevated atop the kopje and benefit from sweeping views across either east or west across the landscape. Complete with lounge, bedroom, and ensuite bathroom before spilling out on a large deck with heated splash pool, sala and sunbeds.

Camp Kipwe offers guided nature walks around the Twyfelfontein Conservancy, as well as trips to see the Bushman etchings, the mysterious Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. For a very special experience, an Elephant Nature Drive is a must-do; explore the terrain in search of these elusive desert-dwelling elephants who have adapted to the dry and sandy conditions of northern Namibia.

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Chiwani Safari Camps' Camp Kipwe Aerial Shot Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Aerial shot of Camp Kipwe

Chiwani Safari Camps' Camp Kipwe Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe Bungalow and Luxury Suite

Camp Kipwe Lounge Deck Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe Lounge Deck with Damaraland View

The lounge at Camp Kipwe Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps The lounge at Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe's Dining Area at Night Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Dining Area at Night

Camp Kipwe's Swimming Pool Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Swimming Pool

Camp Kipwe Sundowner Views Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe Sundowner Views

Camp Kipwe's Nature Drive in Green Season Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Nature Drive in Green Season with Desert Elephant

Camp Kipwe's Nature Drive in Green Season with Desert Elephants Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Nature Drive in Green Season with Desert Elephants

Children at Camp Kipwe Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Children at Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe's Bungalow Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Bungalow

Camp Kipwe's Breakfast Dining Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Breakfast Dining

Camp Kipwe's Nature Drive - Desert Elephants Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Nature Drive - Desert Elephants

Boma Dining at Camp Kipwe Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Boma Dining at Camp Kipwe

Friendly faces at Camp Kipwe Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Friendly faces at Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite

Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Bedroom View Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Bedroom View

Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Heated Plunge Pool with View Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Heated Plunge Pool with View

Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Deck Views Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Deck Views

Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Lounge and Views Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps Camp Kipwe's Luxury Suite Lounge and Views

The Kipwe Suite at Camp Kipwe Credit: Chiwani Safari Camps The Kipwe Suite at Camp Kipwe

Bungalows Kipwe Suite Luxury Suites

The twin-bedded bungalows are in the shape of rondavels and have boulder, cement and rock walls ensuring that on entry, feel like a cool secluded cave with outside decks to admire the view. The en-suite, private bathrooms are built amongst the rocks, allowing guests to take advantage of the outdoor weather. Hot water is supplied by wood-burning ‘donkey’ boilers and solar geysers.

The Kipwe Suite is an air-conditioned, luxury elevated thatched suite that has a private lounge equipped with a satellite television and minibar with drinks included. The large double room with king-size bed opens up onto an en-suite open air bathroom with a beautiful bath area.

The Luxury Suites sit atop of the rocky outcrop and feature a large lounge with separate air-conditioned bedroom, and en-suite bathroom before spilling out on to a large deck with spectacular, uninterrupted views across the Damaraland landscape. Equipped with Wi-Fi, a stocked minibar, heated splash pool and private salas to soak up the vistas.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Shower, Verandah

Services

Credit Card, Room Service

Guided Nature Drive Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes Excursion Special Sundowners

Explore this ancient and arid landscape with your guide on the Nature Drive. Departing early in the morning, the guide will show you that this harsh, dry environment is alive with desert-adapted flora and fauna, and perhaps, if lucky, discover the desert-adapted elephant.

Usually departs at 06h30 and will go out for +/- 4 – 6 hours.
Drinks & snacks are included.

Departing mid-afternoon your guide will take you to explore this diverse landscape of ancient Damaraland, filled with geological wonders and other surprises.

Learn about the fascinating geological formations of Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes, and discover Namibia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein - known for being one of the largest and oldest collections of San rock art engravings in the world!

Usually departs at 15h00 and will last for +/-2 hours. along with seeing Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes.

Relax and watch a magical and memorable sunset.

Walk up to the sundowner location and make yourself comfortable. Order your drink of choice, or choose from one of our famous cocktails or mocktails and delight in sumptuous snacks.

Khowarib Lodge nestles on the banks of the Hoanib river in the magnificent Khowarib Gorge in north west Namibia. 14 canvas chalets project out from the river bank on stilts over the river bed providing unrivalled, shady views of the cliffs opposite. On the fringe of Kaokoland, the lodge offers a perfect jumping off point to explore the remote north west of the country, either independently or on one of the lodge's extensive guided tours. The immediate surrounding area of Damaraland has many rich and interesting activities including desert adapted elephant and Himba settlements within easy reach.

Khowarib Lodge prides itself on the service provided by the local Damaran people. Of particular note are the guiding staff who all have many years experience in the area and unrivalled knowledge of the local environment and wildlife.

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Khowarib Lodge Main Area Credit: Zané Oosthuizen Reception, Bar Area & Restaurant

Khowarib Lodge Pool Area Credit: Zané Oosthuizen Pool with shade-spots, lybeds with cushions, rinsing shower, toilet

Khowarib Lodge Chalet Credit: Zané Oosthuizen Double / Twin Chalets with en-suite open roof bathroom area and own varanda with deck chairs

Khowarib Lodge Boma Area Credit: Leonie van Niekerk A fire is lighted every night with comfortable sitting pillows for everyone to enjoy. Sometimes you might find a traditional "potjie" (stew) cooking on the fire.

Popular Khowarib Lodge Activity Credit: Zané Oosthuizen Desert Elephant Experience - full day

Popular Khowarib Lodge Activity Credit: Caesar Zandberg Meeting the Himba - AM half day

Family Tented Chalet (Kliphuis 4 ppl) Family Tented Chalet (Kliphuis 3 ppl) Tented Double Chalet Tented Twin Chalet Camp Sites

1x Family room for 4 people, the luxury, en-suite tents are a short walk from the lodge to the river bank. Viewing platforms extend from the front of each tent shaded by the plentiful Mopani trees but affording splendid views of the gorge.

1x Family room for 3 people, the luxury, en-suite tents are a short walk from the lodge to the river bank. Viewing platforms extend from the front of each tent shaded by the plentiful Mopani trees but affording splendid views of the gorge.

2 double luxury, en-suite tents are a short walk from the lodge to the river bank. Viewing platforms extend from the front of each tent shaded by the plentiful Mopani trees but affording splendid views of the gorge.

10 Twin luxury, en-suite tents are a short walk from the lodge to the river bank. Viewing platforms extend from the front of each tent shaded by the plentiful Mopani trees but affording splendid views of the gorge.

We offer 10 camping sites benefiting from 220V mains electricity and access to a communal ablution block with hot water showers. Each campsite also has its own light, tap and wash-up area, shade port, maintained BBQ pitch, and own rubbish bin.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Credit Card

Okaukuejo Resort is ideally located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park. Famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. The comfortable guest chalets have views overlooking the waterhole. The bush chalets feature double rooms or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.

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MUSHARA BUSH CAMP

Mushara Bush Camp is situated a mere 10 kilometers from the Von Lindequist gate of the world famous Etosha National Park. The Mushara Bush Camp offers a down-to-earth tented bush camp experience which is well suited as a basis base for independent travelers and families exploring the magical Etosha Pan National Park.

The main Bush Camp House is thatched and has a true bush camp feel to it. The early evenings see a campfire lit where guest can exchange stories of the day’s wildlife sightings. Dinner, lunch and breakfast are served on the thatched verandah with the bush being a mere step away. The Mushara Bush Camp is your optimal family destination on the doorstep to the magical Etosha National Park.

The 16 custom made en-suite tents are built from a combination of canvas, wood and local limestone. With their own 8 square metre private verandah and roof to floor windows, theses rooms are spacious and airy. Each large bathroom has an oversized window and shower looking into the surrounding bush. The brushed cement floors and lime stone walls keep the rooms cool from the afternoon sun. Four of these tents are ideally suited for families with small children as they have a
sleeper couch for two children.

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Mushara Bush Camp - Tented Bungalow Mushara Bush Camp - Tented Bungalow

Mushara Bush Camp - Exterior Mushara Bush Camp - Exterior

Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda

Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda

Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda

Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda

Mushara Bush Camp - Pool Mushara Bush Camp - Pool

Mushara Bush Camp - Tented Bungalow Interior Credit: Stefan Redecker Mushara Bush Camp - Tented Bungalow Interior

Mushara Bush Camp - Tented Bungalow Bathroom Mushara Bush Camp - Tented Bungalow Bathroom

Mushara Bush Camp - family friendly Mushara Bush Camp - family friendly

Mushara Bush Camp - Pool Mushara Bush Camp - Pool

Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda Mushara Bush Camp - Restaurant, Lapa, Veranda

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Etosha National Park Etosha National Park

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Etosha National Park Game Drive with Mushara Etosha National Park Game Drive with Mushara

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Etosha National Park Etosha National Park

Family Tent Tented Double Bungalow

Each of the 4 custom made en-suite family tents is built from canvas, wood and local limestone. With an 8 m2 private veranda and windows from floor to ceiling, these tents are spacious and airy. The large bathroom has a big window and the shower offers views into the surrounding bush.

Each family tent accommodates a maximum of 2 adults plus 3 children 12 years and younger.

A coffee station, safe deposit box, mosquito net, socket for charging storage batteries, hair drier and floor fan are standard. Wifi is available at rooms/tents and common areas

Each of the 12 custom made en-suite tents is built from canvas, wood and local limestone. With an 8 m2 private veranda and windows from floor to ceiling, these tents are spacious and airy. The large bathroom has a big window and the shower offers views into the surrounding bush. Each double tent accommodates a maximum of 2 guests.

A coffee station, safe deposit box, mosquito net, socket for charging storage batteries, hair drier and floor fan are standard. Wifi is available at rooms/tents and common areas.

Property Facilities

Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant

Room Facilities

En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

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Babysitting Service, Credit Card

Etosha National Park Game Drive

Located just 9 km from the Mushara Collection, Etosha National Park is a magnificent game reserve in the northern part of Namibia, covering a vast area of 22,270 km². If you're a wildlife enthusiast, this park is a must-visit destination as it is home to dozens of mammal and reptile species, several amphibian species, and over 300 bird species.

It's the perfect place to witness Namibia's greatest daily wildlife dramas unfold. Joining a game drive with Mushara's experienced and enthusiastic guides, you can learn about the Etosha pan, the flora and fauna, and the diverse animal species that roam the park. The game viewing vehicles are designed to withstand any weather condition, providing a spacious and comfortable ride with 360-degree unobstructed views from elevated seats. Thanks to the guides' up-to-date information on game movements, they have a high success rate for spotting game, ensuring your visit is a truly memorable experience.

Mushara Bush Camp Restaurant

The main Bush Camp House is thatched and has a true bush camp feel to it. The early evenings see a campfire lit where guest can exchange stories of the day’s wildlife sightings. Dinner, lunch and breakfast are served on the thatched veranda with the bush being a mere step away.

Okonjima Plains Camp is within the secluded wilderness area of Okonjima Nature Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Its design honours the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a dining and lounge area, a curio shop and a terrasse with views over a waterhole and the Okonjima plains.

Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife and, especially, its most protected species. Whether you hike or are an avid bird watcher, there are endless ways to spend your time at Okonjima.

Okonjima Nature Reserve is recognized as one of the premier places to stay to witness carnivores and other endangered species like the aardvark, pangolin and brown hyaena in the wild and to be educated about conservation. The AfriCat Foundation was born in the early 1990’s, a Namibia registered non-profit organization which started out primarily as a welfare organization, and has since become focused on research projects which are essential in accomplishing its mission of the long term conservation of Namibia’s wildlife.

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Okonjima - Plains Camp Restaurant Veranda

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Okonjima Plains Camp Welcome sign

Okonjima Plains Camp - Classic rooms Okonjima Plains Camp - Classic rooms

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Okonjima Plains Camp - Pool Okonjima Plains Camp - Pool

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Okonjima Plains Camp - View Rooms Credit: Okonjima Okonjima Plains Camp - View Rooms

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Okonjima Plains Camp - Restaurant Veranda Credit: Okonjima Okonjima Plains Camp - Restaurant Veranda

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Barn Entrance

Pool area

View Room

Barn terrace by night

Barn terrace by day

Restaurant area

View across the Okonjima Plains

Curio Shop

Standard Room

Plains Camp Classic Rooms Plains Camp View Rooms

CLASSIC ROOMS

The Plains Camp lies within the secluded wilderness area of the Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife with special emphasis on its most endangered species.

Its design honours the founding family, the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a warm dining and lounge area with views over a spectacular waterhole and the Okonjima plains.

The rooms each have 2 double beds, a small veranda, a mini-fridge for own use, a coffee/tea station, roof-fan, en-suite bathroom, a safe for valuables and a telephone to contact reception.

VIEW ROOMS

The Plains Camp lies within the secluded wilderness area of the Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife with special emphasis on its most endangered species.

Its design honours the founding family, the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a warm dining and lounge area with views over a spectacular waterhole and the Okonjima plains.

The rooms each have 2 double beds, a desk and comfortable reading chair, a large veranda, a mini-fridge for own use, a coffee/tea station, 2 roof-fans, twin basins and a large, twin shower, a safe for valuables and a telephone to contact reception.

The new, exclusive View Rooms are more spacious than the Classic Rooms and are set further apart, providing more privacy.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle, Credit Card, Laundry Service, Travel Desk

The Okonjima Experience LEOPARD TRACKING THE AfriCat FOUNDATION CARNIVORE CARE & INFORMATION CENTRE (ACCC) ENDANGERED SPECIES NATURE DRIVE GAME DRIVE

The Okonjima Nature Reserve sprawls over 200 square kilometres of undulating plains, mountainous outcrops, and riverine thickets, and it is here that leopard (Panthera pardus), the most adaptable of all the wild cats, thrive. Read more about our Leopard Research.

These intelligent, solitary predators occur in high density in the expanse of Okonjima Nature Reserve’s multi-faceted topography. The Reserve’s predator research programme has spanned three decades, and its findings have provided great insight to leopard behavioral patterns as well as offered an upbeat prognosis for a sustainable future for the species in today’s Africa.

A two-day Okonjima stay offers the best chance to view wild leopard in Namibia, as well as those collared for research purposes, in their natural habitats.

The Okonjima Nature Reserve, a huge protected area set amongst the rugged commercial farmlands of central Namibia, comprises a diversified ecosystem representative of both the larger and small mammals of Namibia, as well as most of the country’s endemic birds.

Game drives and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife and, especially, its most protected species.

The Okonjima Nature Reserve is home to, and runs extensive research projects on rare and endangered species, big and small.

LEOPARD TRACKING

The Leopard ‘experience’ will take you out into the Okonjima Nature Reserve and will allow you to spend more time with our experienced guides and participate in the research data collection for our long-standing leopard project and newly introduced brown hyaena programme. Some of our adult leopards are radio collared which enables the guides to track them with a specialised telemetry device contributing to frequent viewing, giving visitors an opportunity to observe these magnificent predators in their natural habitat and experience the fascinating behaviour and interactions between these two species while they compete for food. Although this significantly increases the chance of an excellent sighting, it cannot ever be guaranteed as they are wild free-roaming predators.
Morning activities (seasonal times): Departure 06:00 / 06:30 AM; Return 09:30 / 10:00 AM.
Afternoon activities (seasonal times): Departure: 15:30 / 16:00 PM; Return 19:00 / 19:30 PM.

THE AfriCat FOUNDATION CARNIVORE CARE & INFORMATION CENTRE (ACCC)

During the visit to AfriCat, visitors will have the opportunity to spend some time at the Carnivore Care & Information Centre, which provides valuable insights into the Foundation's work.
The visit will include a short guided drive to the AfriCat Carnivore Care Centre, where visitors can meet some of the ambassador cheetahs. Our knowledgeable guides will answer questions, explain the Foundation's work with carnivores in Namibia, and help position the vehicle for that perfect photo opportunity.

Morning activities (seasonal times): Departure 06:00 / 06:30 AM; Return 09:30 / 10:00 AM.
Afternoon activities (seasonal times): Departure: 15:30 / 16:00 PM; Return 19:00 / 19:30 PM.

ENDANGERED SPECIES NATURE DRIVE

This game-drive allows more time to enjoy and understand the Okonjima Nature Reserve as a natural island bound ecosystem. As the private Nature Reserve was established primarily to conserve some of our more threatened mammal species, it provides an increased chance to encounter these relatively rare animals. This is once again assisted by the AfriCat Foundation’s research projects on the shy brown hyaena, bat-eared fox and rhino. There are more than 40 mammal species within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, both large and small as well as a good representation of the typical flora. At the discretion of your guide, there may be the chance to view some of these animals, large or small.

Morning activities (seasonal times): Departure 06:00 / 06:30 AM; Return 09:30 / 10:00 AM.
Afternoon activities (seasonal times): Departure: 15:30 / 16:00 PM; Return 19:00 / 19:30 PM.

GAME DRIVE:

Experienced guides will entertain you with their knowledge, sharing interesting and enlightening information about the history of the Okonjima Nature Reserve and the research gathered over the past 30 years of conservation on Okonjima. On this trail, no telemetry device is used to track any of the carnivores researched by the AfriCat Foundation. Wildlife is the focus of the drive. Visitors are offered insight as our guides attempt to foster a general appreciation of the natural habitat of the Nature Reserve.
Morning activities (seasonal times): Departure 06:00 / 06:30 AM; Return 09:30 / 10:00 AM.
Afternoon activities (seasonal times): Departure: 15:30 / 16:00 PM; Return 19:00 / 19:30 PM.

The Okonjima Plain Camp Barn & Restaurant

The Plains Camp Barn encompasses the reception area, curio shop, a restaurant and dining area. The veranda looks out onto the waterhole.