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mopane trees and the friendly staff can also organise food if you are self-catering. The in-
ternet is available for N$60 per hour and there's a restaurant and great bar area. Walk-in
rates are about half those listed here. Etosha Village is situated 2km before the Andersson
Gate.
Mokuti Lodge lodge $$$
( 229084;
www.kempinski.com/mokuti
; tw incl breakfast N$1300, chalet N$2300;
)
This sprawling lodge, located just 2km from the Von Lindequist Gate, has rooms,
chalets and luxurious suites, as well as several swimming pools, spa and tennis courts,
though the low-profile buildings create an illusion of intimacy. The accommodation mixes
contemporary fittings with African style, creating a funky blend. Chalets have sink-in-
and-smile sofas and welcome platters. The lodge seeks to create an informal, relaxed at-
mosphere (there's a
boma
with firepit and nightly storytelling), which makes this a good
choice if you're travelling with the little ones. Don't miss the attached reptile park and its
resident snake collection, which features locals captured around the lodge property.
Ongava Lodge $$$
( 061-225178;
www.wilderness-safaris.com
; per person from N$2280;
LODGE
)
The
most exclusive luxury lodge in the Etosha area is located on a private reserve near
Andersson Gate that protects several prides of lions, a few black and white rhinos, and
your standard assortment of herd animals. Ongava is actually divided into two properties;
the main Ongava Lodge is a collection of safari-chic chalets surrounding a small water-
hole, while the Ongava Tented Camp consists of eight East African-style canvas tents
situated a bit deeper in the bush.
Toshari $$
( 067-333440; campsite per person N$105, d chalet N$1100)
This convenient alternat-
ive to staying in the park is 25km from Etosha, right on the C38. It has cubicle-type
chalets that are rather ugly but forgiven due to their comfort and bushy setting. The camp-
sites (only three) are excellent, and all have that unusual feature in Namibia - grass. Each
also has its own bathroom,
braai
, stone bench and shade. When camping, you can use the
lodge facilities including free tea and coffee, a well-stocked bar and relaxing communal
area complete with pet mongoose.
LODGE
Etosha Safari Camp $$$
CAMP
