Etosha has three main gates, and where you stay shapes your safari: a lodge just outside the gate you will use most saves precious morning game-drive time. These are our editorial picks from the accommodation near Etosha we track — private lodges and camps just outside the park, grouped by gate and budget. Estimated nightly rates are a guide only.
Near the eastern gate (Von Lindequist / Namutoni)
Mokuti Etosha (from about N$7,869) and Mushara Bush Camp (about N$6,700) sit close to the eastern gate — handy if you are arriving from Tsumeb or the north-east.
Near the southern gate (Andersson / Okaukuejo)
The Gondwana Etosha Safari Lodge (about N$6,921) is the pick on the busy southern approach, the gate most self-drivers use first.
Near the northern side (King Nehale)
Etosha King Nehale (about N$6,590) opens up the quieter northern side of the park.
Best value near Etosha
For a comfortable base without the premium price, Sophienhof Lodge (about N$4,560), Onduri Lodge (about N$4,500), Etosha Omusati Lodge (about N$5,000) and Okutala Etosha Lodge (from about N$5,100) are solid choices.
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Three of the lodges named above, spread across the gate roads. Etosha gate-road accommodation books out further ahead than anywhere else in Namibia in the July–October dry season.
Places to stay near Etosha
Gondwana Etosha Safari Lodge
Gondwana Etosha Safari Lodge is a larger, three-pool property about 10km south of Andersson Gate, part of the…
Price Guide: N$6,921
View Property DetailsMushara Bush Camp
Mushara Bush Camp is a tented bush camp along the C38, about 8km in front of Von Lindequist Gate on the Namutoni…
Price Guide: N$6,700
View Property DetailsMokuti Etosha
Mokuti Etosha is a larger 4-star lodge right by Namutoni Gate, with two restaurants, a spa, fitness centre and…
Price Guide: N$7,869
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