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(s/d with half board from N$1250/2300; )
Recently opened in a previously restric-
ted area of the park in western Etosha, Dolomite Camp is beautifully carved into its rocky
surrounds. Accommodation is in thatched chalets (actually luxury tents) including a
couple with their own plunge pool. The views of surrounding plains are wonderful and
there's even a waterhole at the camp so spotting the wildlife doesn't mean moving far
from your bed. When you do get out and about, the wildlife viewing around here is superb
as the area has been free from human activity for half a century.
OUTSIDE THE PARK
There plenty of top-end lodges located on the periphery of Etosha. At all of these proper-
ties, prebooking is essential to ensure a room, and access is via private vehicle or charter
flight. All published rates are for the high season and include full board and wildlife
drives; transfers from Windhoek are also possible with advance notice.
Sachsenheim $$
( 081 215 0100, 067-230011; campsite without/with bathroom N$110/150,
s/d chalets N$500/900)
This guest farm has some great options and is 3km north of the
C38/B1 junction (off the B1). You can camp on grass under shady trees with
braai
, run-
ning water and communal or private facilities. Large-roomed stone chalets are simply but
beautifully decorated. The linen is particularly good. The location gives this place a rather
remote, harsh feel which is softened by the grassed areas and plenty of shady trees. It's a
very affordable spot close to Etosha - the best camping in the area. Meals available
(breakfast/lunch N$80/160).
CAMPING, CHALETS
Etosha Aoba Lodge $$$
( 229100;
www.etosha-aoba-lodge.com
; s/d with half board from N$1240/1980;
)
Situated on a 70-sq-km private concession about 10km east of the Von Lindequist
Gate, this tranquil lodge is located in tamboti forest next to a dry river bed. The property
comprises 10 cottages that blend effortlessly into their riverine environment. The atmo-
sphere is peaceful and relaxing, though the main lodge is conducive to unwinding with
other guests after a long day on safari.
LODGE
Taleni Etosha Village $$
( 067-687190; s/d self-catering N$900/1100; )
This little hideaway just a couple
of kilometres outside Etosha has self-catering safari tents (half- and full-board options
available) that are very well equipped and come with outdoor seating area,
braai
, wooden
floors, power points and many little luxuries. The tents are nestled into bushland among
TENTED CAMP
