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The serenity of a bushland retreat
Ondili’s Etosha Oberland Lodge
The slight sting of the early winter morning air awakens all our senses. Around us, the mopane bushland is silent but for the soft call of a mourning dove in a tree nearby.
Some way off we hear the slow and soft footfall of gentle horned giants ambling through the brush. The sounds of their grazing crunch follow soon after. The sun’s morning rays peek through the butterfly-wing leaves of the iconic mopane as we set off on a game drive into neighbouring Etosha – Namibia’s most prolific wildlife sanctuary. Later in the day, after hours of wildlife, we enjoy the serenity of our bushland retreat. The play of light in the beautiful lodge spaces brings peace. Nature seeps into it and into your soul. This is Etosha Oberland Lodge. Splendid luxury without the need for extravagant grandeur. Just nature – true and authentic. Appreciated at its own pace and in its most genuine form.”
Located on a 5,000 ha private nature reserve, Etosha Oberland Lodge shares a 10 kilometre border with Etosha National Park. The completely solar-powered lodge celebrates nature and space. Its large open-plan areas and accommodation create a wonderful sense of solitude and privacy. The chalets are set far apart and blend into the mopane bushland, each with an undisturbed view of nature’s beauty. With an infinity pool overlooking two waterholes, which are frequented by an array of plains game and the reserve’s family of white rhinos, the main area is grand without being ostentatious. Private waterhole viewing decks and a wide selection of dinner seating options underline the feeling of seclusion. While your days are spent enjoying the wild wonders that Etosha offers on a game drive, your evenings combine elegant five-course dinners with lounging in front of a crackling fire, indulging in a glass of wine or locally made gin and tonic, and the sounds of nature beyond.
