Etosha Oberland Lodge: Luxury in a Private Reserve Near Etosha

Etosha Oberland Lodge is a luxury lodge in the Ondili group, set in a 5,000-hectare private game reserve just south of Etosha National Park. The reserve shares a 10 km border with the park, and Andersson Gate, Etosha’s southern entrance, is 10 km away. Two waterholes in front of the lodge draw wildlife, so there’s often game to watch without leaving the grounds.

What Makes Etosha Oberland Lodge Different

The infinity pool looks out over the lodge’s two waterholes. Dinner is usually served on the outside deck overlooking them, and animals regularly come in to drink after dark. You can also explore the reserve on foot with a guide, something Etosha’s rules don’t allow inside the park. The whole lodge runs on solar power, and it has its own paved airstrip for fly-in safaris.

Accommodation at Etosha Oberland Lodge

Etosha Oberland Lodge has 15 chalets, each with around 75 m² of living space finished in natural materials and colours. There are also three family chalets with an extra bedroom. The chalets are set well apart so they face the savannah rather than each other, and each has a shaded private terrace with deck chairs. Inside you’ll find air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minibar and fridge, a tea and coffee station, a safe, mosquito nets and a hair dryer. The indoor shower is a step-free walk-in, and each chalet also has an outdoor shower. Paved, step-free walkways connect the chalets to the main building, and laundry service is available.

Location & Getting There

Etosha Oberland Lodge is 10 km southeast of Andersson Gate, Etosha’s southern entrance, within its own private reserve bordering the park. A rented 4×4 is recommended for the drive in, or the lodge can be arranged as part of a wider guided Namibian safari.

• Swakopmund: 500km (about 5h30min drive).
• Khorixas: 227km (2h30min).
• Outjo: 99.3km (1h drive).
• Windhoek: 415km (about 4h30min drive).

Activities & Experiences

• Guided Etosha safari: a full day in an open 4×4. Entrance fees, breakfast, drinks and a lunch pack are included.
• Etosha self-drive: guests can self-drive themselves into Etosha for game-viewing.
• Guided bushwalk: 1–2 hours on the reserve, covering tracking and plants. Book at reception.
• Wellness massages: African-inspired massages in a quiet setting with a view of the surroundings.
• Sundowner drive: an early-evening drive through the reserve to a raised deck above the treetops, with drinks at sunset.
• Waterhole viewing: two waterholes, visible from the pool, dining deck, seating spots and dedicated view decks. Evening visitors include blue wildebeest and white rhino — for the wider picture of what else you might spot in the area, see our Etosha wildlife guide.

Nearby Attractions

Andersson Gate is a 10 km drive from the lodge, and Okaukuejo, with its waterhole, lies about 17 km beyond the gate. See our guide to accommodation near Etosha for other places to stay in the area, or our Etosha waterholes guide for where to head once you’re inside the park.