Etosha Village: Rooms and Camping Near Andersson Gate

Etosha Village sits in a private reserve on the C38, 4 km before Andersson Gate, Etosha’s southern entrance, and about 20 km from Okaukuejo. With rooms and campsites on one property, it suits families, tour groups and self-drive travellers visiting Etosha National Park.

What Makes Etosha Village Different

Etosha Village is laid out like a traditional northern Namibian village, with round rondavel-style buildings set in Mopane woodland. The reserve has its own waterhole, and a walking trail with lookout decks and hides for spotting small game. The restaurant is best known for its buffet dinners, and there’s an on-site shop and two smaller pools suited to children. Etosha Village is part of the Taleni Africa Group; sister property Etosha Trading Post, 5.5 km away, has fuel, a shop and a tyre workshop.

Accommodation at Etosha Village

Etosha Village has 55 air-conditioned, twin-bedded rooms. Each has an en-suite shower, a fold-out sleeper couch, an electronic safe, and a refreshment station with a bar fridge and tea and coffee. Outside there’s a private patio, a seating area and parking next to the room. Rooms aren’t self-catering. Two children under 12 can share the sleeper couch free of charge (meals charged) with two full-paying adults. Two wheelchair-friendly rooms have a ramp instead of steps, a larger bathroom and an adapted interior layout. Camping is separate, set in Mopane woodland. The 4 individual campsites each have a private ablution, power, water, lights and a braai. The 2 group campsites take up to 25–30 tents and have separate men’s and women’s ablutions. Campers have full use of the lodge’s restaurant, bar and pools.

Location & Getting There

Etosha Village is just outside Andersson Gate, Etosha’s southern entrance. 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 – Option 1 via Omaruru: 499km (5h drive). Option 2 via Damaraland: 526km (about 6h-6h30min drive).
• Khorixas: 225km (2h15min).
• Windhoek: 413km (4h20min drive).
• Otjiwarongo:  166km (1h45min).
• Etosha Andersson Gate: 4km.

Activities & Experiences

• Etosha game drives: guided morning or full-day drives, with park fees and refreshments included.
• Sundowner drive: a late-afternoon drive to the foothills for sunset, with drinks and snacks included.
• Sunrise guided walk: tracks, trees and wildlife in the Mopane woodland.
• Stargazing: a guided look at the southern sky, including planets through the telescope. It runs roughly May to October, weather permitting.
• Boma dinner: a private bush dinner, quoted on request.
• Packed lunches: order from reception the evening before a self-drive.
• Booking: at the Adventure Centre, which Etosha Trading Post guests can use too.

Nearby Attractions

Etosha Village is one of several lodges close to Andersson Gate; see our guide to accommodation near Etosha for the full list, or our game viewing tips for self-drivers for making the most of a day in the park. Sister property Etosha Trading Post Campsite is 5.5 km away for campers wanting a nearby fuel stop and shop.