Each room is individually furnished and has an en-suite shower and w.c. Okonjima is home to the Africat Foundation which is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to the conservation and protection of Namibia’s threatened cats, primarily Cheetah and Leopard. Guests will be able to see this programme at work and learn more about these beautiful creatures, in addition to having some wonderful photographic opportunities. There is a bird hide, which is within walking distance from the lodge, over 300 species have been identified at Okonjima including most of the Namibian endemics. 

For clients wanting to get in touch with nature there are a number of walking trails including a guided Bushman trail where you will learn about the traditional lifestyle and philosophy of these unique and ancient people. Excellent home cooked meals with plenty of fresh herbs and accompanied by homemade breads are served indoors or outside around a fire. After dinner you may opt for a swim in the spot-lit pool or visit the hide where honeybadgers, porcupine and other nocturnal creatures are sure to entertain you.

About the Africat Foundation

Okonjima is home to the Africat Foundation which is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to the conservation and protection of Namibia's threatened cats, primarily Cheetah and Leopard. Guests will be able to see this programme at work and learn more about these beautiful creatures, in addition to having some excellent photographic opportunities. For clients wanting to get in touch with nature there are a number of walking trails including a guided San trail where you will learn about the traditional lifestyle and philosophy of these unique and ancient people.

Days 3 & 4 Mushara Safari Lodge

Located only eight kms from the Von Lindequist Gate on the eastern outskirts of the Etosha National Park, Mushara Lodge is ideally situated for travellers visiting the park.  The name Mushara derives from the Purple Pod Terminalia tree, which grows in abundance in the lodge grounds and surrounding area. The thatched public area consists of a small library, bar with an extensive wine cellar, airy lounge with welcoming fireplace for chilly winter evenings, dining area and well stocked curio shop. 

During the summer months meals are enjoyed on the covered terrace. A feature of Mushara is its large, tiled, bright blue swimming pool surrounded by green lawn that is kept well manicured by visiting kudu.  In a horseshoe shape around the swimming pool there are ten well-spaced thatched chalets. Each chalet is extremely spacious and is furnished with air conditioning, mosquito net, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, electric lights, direct dial telephone, wardrobe and luggage rack.   Bathrooms are en-suite, seven of the chalets have just a shower and three have a bath and shower with separate toilet.