Etosha Gateway Lodge - Toshari Inn
Etosha National Park - Namibia
Etosha Gateway Lodge is situated only 25kms from Namibia's Etosha National Park's western gate (Andersson's gate.) It is a reasonably priced accommodation-alternative for visitors to the game park.
The restaurant and bar are located in the main thatched building. Relax on the terrace or at the swimming pool, and enjoy those spectacular Namibian sunsets. There is also a 'boma', where you can sit around a campfire and enjoy the lodge's traditional hospitality.
There are 34 double, 4 luxury and 3 family rooms. All have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, a fan and mosquito nets. Only the 4 luxury rooms have a mini-bar and a tea/coffee station. They are tastefully decorated with Kiaat furniture, a locally grown hard wood.
The Restaurant offers buffet style breakfast and dinner meals. Lunch, breakfast and lunch bags can be ordered on request. Why not enjoy some refreshment prior to and after dinner? There is a full bar service with an excellent selection of Cape wines.
The lodge also offers half or full day game drives into Etosha National Park, with a guide in an open game drive vehicle (10 people). These outings includes your entrance fee into the park as well as a wonderful lunch.
There are also 3 walking trails available locally, starting and ending at Etosha Gateway Lodge.
- Etosha Game Drive
- The lodge also offers game drives with a guide in an open game drive vehicle (10 people). This 7 to 8 hour outing includes your entrance fee into the park as well as a wonderful lunch.
Directions:
Etosha Gateway Lodge (Toshari Inn) is situated on the C38, 70 km north of Outjo and 25 km south of Anderson Gate near the Etosha National Park.

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