Hobatere Lodge is situated on 32,000ha of wildlife concession area, approximately 80km north of Kamanjab on the western edge of the Etosha National Park. The entrance to Etosha on this side of the park, can only be used by Namibian Safari companies, however Hobatere Lodge still acts as an ideal stop-over between Damaraland, Kaokoland and the Etosha National Park. The name Hobatere means 'find me.'

The lodge has a well-stocked bar, with comprehensive wine list, a small curio shop, and a comfortable lounge with a small library. Excellent bush cuisine is served on the veranda as well as "braais" at the boma. Many of their guests have commented on the warm welcome, exceptional food, and the special ambiance savored in the al fresco dining area. There is also a swimming pool and electricity is supplied from a generator until 10pm.

There are 12 thatched bungalows and rooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and mosquito nets.

Hobatere Lodge has a rustic tree house which overlooks a waterhole. You can spend the night here and it is a perfect way to experience the nocturnal sounds of Africa. This hide offers the closest possible contact with nature.

The lodge is home to a wide variety of Namibian game species including; elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, eland and zebra. Its environment and game densities are similar to Etosha, and here professional guides lead day and night game drives and walking safaris. A special feature of the lodge is the night drives which allows guests to view nocturnal animals such as aardvark, cape fox, bat-eared fox, aardwolf and genets.

Directions:

Hobatere Lodge is on the C35, about 80km North of Kamanjab