Mushara Lodge & Villa
Hotel
Set deep within the African bush, at only eight kilometres’ distance from the Von Lindequist gate to the Etosha National Park in the west, the elegant Mushara Lodge and the two exclusive Mushara Villas are an ideal hideaway and basis for adventurers who would like to explore the beauty of the Etosha while appreciating a certain level of luxury.
The comfortable Mushara Lodge features ten tastefully furnished individual cottages, a family room and two single rooms. Incidentally, the Mushara Lodge read more » was named after the fruit of the Purple Pod Terminalia tree which grows in abundance around the lodge.
The picturesque thatched-roof building accommodates a small reading area, a bar with ready access to the lodge’s superb wine cellar, the restaurant, a boutique souvenir shop and a cosy lounge complete with a fireplace for chilly winter nights.
Decorating the lodge, great attention was paid to every detail. The result is stunning. Mushara harmonically unites traditional African with modern art. No expenses were spared: every painting in the lodge is an authentic original.
Those who choose utmost privacy and supreme luxury are well-advised to book one of the Mushara Villas. The villas radiate a serene tranquillity and elegant grace that qualify them as the perfect getaway for complete relaxation. Decked out in a chic Safari look, each unit features a private pool and sundeck.
The Mushara Lodge offers safaris to the Etosha Park on a daily basis. Repeatedly, our guests commented on the excellent quality of the safaris which are included in the accommodation for INTOSOL guests. A last noteworthy point is the Mushara’s first-class cuisine which receives just as much praise as the exciting safaris.
Unwind at the comfortable Mushara Lodge and discover the sights of the Etosha National Park. The precious days spent at the lodge will be something you will always fondly remember!
Living
The Mushara Lodge’s ten spacious thatched-roof cottages are beautifully arranged in a sweeping semi-circle around the sparkling pool. Each unit offers maximum privacy.
The cottages fine comforts read more » include every amenity imaginable: air-conditioning, mosquito nets, mini bar, tea and coffee preparing facilities, direct dial telephone, safe, foyer and luggage rack. The finely-appointed bathroom features a shower and a toilet in a separate room.
Designed with your ultimate comfort in mind, the cottages are a great place to unwind. Take a deep breath of pure African air, help yourself to a drink from the mini bar, take a plunge in the adjacent pool and make yourself completely at home!
The two most exclusive Mushara Villas are the lodge’s finest accommodation option. Luxurious and private, the villas are characterised by their classic elegance.
Every detail in the 140 square metres large villas has been lovingly and tastefully designed, from the private library right through to a silver candle snuffer in the en suite bathroom.
A modern air-conditioning system ensures agreeable temperatures inside your sumptuous quarters. Refreshments may also be had from the well-stocked mini bar. Would you care for a tune filling the villa with life? A sound system has been installed and the music collection covers everything from Santana to Mozart.
On your request, every meal can be served in the privacy of your villa’s terrace. Plenty of space, privacy and refined luxury are the villa’s hallmarks. Of course, the villas also feature all of the bungalows facilities.
Activities
As you would expect, the Mushara Lodge’s principal attractions are the exciting safaris at the Etosha National Park. Etosha stands for roughly 22270 square kilometres of wonderfully wild arid bush, salt
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pans, savannah grass lands and exotic wildlife.
Etosha is home to stunning variety of species. 114 mammals, 340 bird (two thirds of which migrate) and 110 reptile species inhabit the park. With such a long menu to choose from, quite a number of predators also prowl the Etosha Park. Incidentally, two safaris per day are included in the accommodation for INTOSOL guests.
Especially the waterholes are a great place to observe game. Lions, elephants, cheetahs, elands, springboks and red hartebeests are just some of the species that are frequently spotted on safari.
Both the White and the Black Rhinoceros inhabit the park – both species are awe-inspiring. Well-trained and experienced rangers accompany the safaris and ensure a safe experience that is as educative as it is entertaining and adventurous.
Other exciting alternatives to the standard game drives are night safaris or guided safari walks. The wild can be experienced at close distance and at a more leisurely pace on the walks. The night safaris focus on nocturnal wildlife.
At night, having returned from the wilderness, it is the custom to sit down with the other guests and the rangers exchanging safari experiences. On a fine night, the crackling campfire sets the appropriate mood.
