South Etosha · Lodge Guide

Etosha Oberland Lodge: On Etosha's Southern Border

Published 10 October 2026
In shortEtosha Oberland Lodge is an Ondili lodge on a private game reserve of about 5,000 hectares that shares a 10 km border with Etosha National Park, 12 km from the park. It has 15 chalets including 3 family chalets, runs on full board, has Wi-Fi in the chalets and offers guided Etosha drives for guests over 12.

The lodge looks out over open tree savanna and two waterholes from its infinity pool. The whole lodge runs on solar power.

Each 75 m² chalet has air-conditioning, an outside shower and a private shaded terrace. Dinner is five courses after sunset, inside or outside by the waterholes, and sundowners are part of the day.

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Etosha game drives from the lodge

Detail
OptionsFull day and half day
Full-day drive7 to 8 hours by 4x4
Included on the full dayPark entrance fees, early breakfast, lunch packs
Group sizeAt least 2 guests (or a single supplement), up to 6 per vehicle
Minimum stay2 nights
ChildrenOver 12 only
BookingAt the lodge

What travellers ask

Is Etosha Oberland Lodge inside Etosha National Park?

No. It is on a private game reserve of about 5,000 hectares that shares a 10 km border with Etosha National Park, 12 km from the park.

How many chalets are there?

15 chalets, including 3 family chalets. There are also 5 rooms for tour guides and pilots.

What is in the chalets?

Each 75 m² chalet has air-conditioning, a barrier-free shower and an outside shower, a fridge/minibar, tea and coffee, mosquito nets, a hair dryer, a safe and a private terrace.

What is the meal plan?

Full board. Dinner is a five-course meal served after sunset.

Is there Wi-Fi in the chalets?

Yes, there is Wi-Fi in the chalets.

Does the lodge run game drives into Etosha?

Yes. The lodge offers full-day and half-day guided drives into Etosha. The full-day drive takes 7 to 8 hours by 4x4 and includes park entrance fees, an early breakfast and lunch packs. Drives need at least two guests (or a single supplement), take at most six guests per vehicle, and are for stays of two nights or more.

Do I need to book the Etosha game drive before I arrive?

No. You can book the game drives at the lodge.

Are children welcome?

Yes, children of all ages are welcome at the lodge. The guided Etosha game drives are for children over 12 only.

Can I fly in?

Yes. The lodge has a hard-surface landing strip.

Rates and booking

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Safaris that stay here

8 Desert Tracks itineraries include Etosha Oberland Lodge:

Self-drive18-Day Hidden Treasures of Namibia Self-Drive SafariGuided11-Day Namibia Guided SafariGuided16-Day Namibia, Chobe & Vic Falls Guided SafariLuxury self-drive14-Day Luxury Namibia Highlights Self-Drive SafariSelf-drive & fly18-Day Namibia, Delta, Chobe & Vic Falls Self-Drive and Fly SafariGuided16-Day Namibia Safari Adventure TourLodge & camping self-drive27-Day Namibia in Full SafariSelf-drive17-Day Namibia, Chobe & Vic Falls Self-Drive Safari (Comfort)
SourcesLodge details checked against these pages on 10 October 2026. Recommendations and on-the-ground details are from Desert Tracks. Rates are on the lodge's Namibia Rates page.