Mushara Outpost, Etosha

West of the Waterberg Plateau Park, the vast plains are occasionally broken by the remnants of ancient Sandstone Mountains, which once covered large areas of northern Namibia. Okonjima lies nestled in the unspoilt beauty of the Omboroko mountains, part of the well known Waterberg Plateau. In the Herero language Okonjima means 'place of the baboons'. Okonjima is also home to The AfriCat Foundation. AfriCat is a non-profit organization, committed to long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores, particularly leopards and cheetahs.

Located only 8kms 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 Lodge consists of ten spacious chalets, one family unit and two single rooms. The name Mushara derives from the Purple Pod Terminalia tree, which grows in abundance in the lodge grounds and the surrounding area. The thatched public area consists of a small library with a selection of good books, a bar with an extensive wine cellar, airy lounge with welcoming fireplace for winter evenings, a dining area and well-stocked curio shop.

Great attention has been paid to the décor, which is an eclectic blend of traditional African and modern art works combined with original paintings.

In a horseshoe shape around the swimming pool there are ten well-spaced thatched chalets. Each chalet and the rooms are extremely spacious and are furnished with air-conditioning, mosquito net, mini bar fridge, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, electric lights, direct dial telephone, wardrobe and luggage rack.

The bathrooms are en-suite with separate toilet. Seven of the chalets have just a shower and the other three chalets, the triple room and the single rooms have a bath and shower.

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