Day 4: Continued...Great attention has been paid to the décor, which is an eclectic blend of traditional Africana and modern art works combined with original paintings. At Mushara Safari Lodge the emphasis is on friendly, personalised service accompanied by excellent innovative dining. The only meal served buffet style is breakfast with a choice between continental and cooked English style fare.
All other meals are served on a set menu basis and are accompanied by a choice of excellent wines from South Africa. The main attraction of Mushara is its proximity to Etosha National Game Park with its diversity of wildlife.
For guests who are on a fly-in safari game drives into the park can be pre-booked. The only activity available on the Mushara game farm are two well marked hiking trails which are ideal for those guests who want to stretch their legs Day 5: Ongava Bush LodgeOngava Bush Lodge is situated on Ongava Game Reserve, which lies on the slopes of the Ondundozonananandana Hills and shares the south western border of the Etosha National Park close to the Andersson Gate. Ongava accommodates a maximum of 20 guests in ten chalets attractively built out of rock and thatch. The spacious and extremely comfortable chalets have an en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, his and her washbasins and toilet. They are air-conditioned have a mini-bar and a private elevated deck, which overlooks the vast plains of the Reserve. There is a large lapa with a high thatched roof and cool slate floors which houses the bar, spacious dining area and lounge with a panoramic view onto a waterhole. The lodge also has an attractive pool and a small chapel on the property. During the day game drives are taken into Etosha National Park where a huge variety of game may be viewed around the water holes. Activities on the Reserve include nature walks with a professional guide as well as dusk and night game drives, which gives guests an opportunity to view the shy and more elusive nocturnal species |