Mount Etjo Safari Lodge, is set in the Okonjati Wildlife Sanctuary, 225kms north of Windhoek. It was founded by the world-renowned conservationist, Jan Oelofse. Etjo means 'A place of refuge.' The camp is a perfect destination for small groups and managerial gatherings, and for self-drive tourists travelling to Etosha National Park, and further north on to the Caprivi.

The new Namibia was born at Mount Etjo Lodge, where the historic 1989 Mount Etjo Declaration was signed under the supervision of the United Nations.

The secluded eight-hut bush camp has a communal recreational area, nestled amongst thick bush.

The swimming pool and garden at the main lodge overlook a waterhole, where hippo, nyala and porcupine visit on a regular basis. It is an ideal opportunity for guests to observe animals quenching their thirst, whilst enjoying a drink at the bar themselves. It goes without saying that the closeness of the animals here, offer an excellent opportunity for nature lover and photographer alike. Ornithologists should head to the dam at the lodge, a bird watchers paradise.

Dinners are served in a rustic African-furnished Lapa, around a campfire. Guests can also choose to share a drink around the inviting campfire, under the open sky, whilst a braai is being prepared.

Luxury accommodation is in 'The Suite,' a magnificent double apartment, furnished with a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with large round bathtub, a private dining and sitting room, as well as a private garden with Jacuzzi. The 'Junior Suite' is also furnished with a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi and a small lounge. Single and double rooms are fitted out with two double beds, spacious en-suite shower and toilet facilities, with a jacuzzi.

Game drives in open vehicles, are all under the guidance of experienced game rangers. It is an ideal chance to enjoy the sanctuary’s fauna and flora, as well as elephant, black and white rhino, zebra, hippo, and the many different species of antelope that can be viewed on these trips. Lion, leopard and cheetah are also at home in the reserve.

Lion feeds after sunset, is an exciting attraction, where visitors will have the opportunity to observe these big cats feeding from a close distance. Due to their black rhino breeding program, the lions are kept on a large, but separate region of the sanctuary, mainly by luring them to a specific spot for feeding. This minimizes predation on black rhino calves, and other rare species roaming the Sanctuary.

Other activities include game walks to see the famous Dinosaur Footprints, dating back to 230 million years, described as Saurichnians. 4 different tracks have been found, but with too little evidence to to confirm the exact species. Shorter guided walks, concentrate on the fossilized buffalo tracks, which give the sanctuary it’s name 'Okonjati'.

Another guided game drive, is to visit the Rare Species Game Sanctuary, in an area of 4,000ha, which offers a protected refuge for the indigenous black-faced impala, the roan and sable antelope, red lechwe and bushbuck.

Mount Etjo Safari Lodge. A place of refuge for their wildlife, with comfortable and homely accommodation for their guests.

Game Drives

in open vehicles, where you will enjoy the sanctuary's fauna and flora. Animals, which may be observed range from Elephant, Black and White Rhino, Zebra, Hippo, and many different species of antelope We offer lion feeds after sunset, where you will have the opportunity to observe the cats feeding from a close distance. Due to our black Rhino Breeding Program in conjunction with the Namibian Government, the lions are kept on a large separate portion of the game sanctuary, mainly by feeding them at a specific spot. This minimizes predation on black rhino calves and other rare species roaming the Sanctuary.

Game Walks

are offered as well as walks to the famous Dinosaur Footprints, dating back to 230 Million years, described as Saurichnians. Four different tracks have been found, however too little evidence has as yet been found to confirm the exact species. For shorter walks, participate on the guided walks to the fossilised Buffalo Tracks, which give the sanctuary it's name "Okonjati".

Rare Species Game Sanctuary

Specially guided game drives will take you to visit this area of 4000 hectares, which offers a protected refuge for the indigenous Black-faced Impala, the Roan and Sable Antelope, Red Lechwe and Bushbuck and others.

Directions:

Mount Etjo is situated between the towns of Okahandja and Otjiwarongo. From the B1, take the D2483 west for about 38kms. The lodge is situated on your right. From the C33, take the D2414 at Kalkfeld. After 17kms turn on to the D2483. The lodge is about 15kms along this road on your left.

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