Situated in the 12,000ha Etusis Nature Reserve, and just over 2 hrs drive from Windhoek, and on the route to Swakopmund lies Etusis Lodge. This pleasant and picturesque establishment is an ideal location for a first stopover, once out of the capital city. There is a wide variety of wild animals, plants and minerals to be observed and photographed here.

Accommodation is in 7 bungalows, with beds for up to 4 people in each. An extra child's bed can be arranged on request. There are also 5 luxury double tents. All of the units are fitted with mosquito nets and an overhead fan and there are central rest rooms, with washing facilities and showers. All of the bungalows and tents are generously spaced, allowing for maximum privacy.

For guests wishing to rest for a bit longer, and in more comfort, they should ask about the farm house on the Etusis Wildschutzgebiet. It has the option of 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms. There is a sitting room, large kitchen with cooker, fridge, pantry and 2 baths. Although the farm house is self-sufficient, guests are more than welcome to relax and/or dine in the nearby lodge. (Only 400 meters away.)

Both sides of the farm house have a terrace; ideal spots to read, or to simply admire the marvelous views of the Kudu Mountains, Coma Highlands and the Otjipatera mountain massif to the north.

There are many activities and pursuits to partake in at Etusis Lodge, including hiking on marked tracks into the mountains, rock climbing, collecting minerals, kite flying, table-tennis, mountain biking, game drives on horseback and horse carriage riding trips.

Some of the hiking trails are for the more experienced athlete and packed lunches, sufficient water and a radio telephone are recommended supplies. It is an excellent opportunity for gaming viewing though.

There are also 4x4 game drives, scenic flights (from their own landing strip,) and star-gazing through a telescope. Alternately, guests can just take a dip in the pool!

Etusis Lodge is a HAN multi Golden Award for Excellence winner.

Hiking trails

Game drives

in horse drawn carriages

Target Shooting

with cross bows or air guns

Directions:

Etusis Lodge is situated 36km south-west from Karibib. Follow the C32(G77) for 20km and then turn onto the P1954 - follow this for 16 km and you will arrive at the lodge