The latest addition to the Mushara Collection is the “Mushara Bush Camp”.
Situated a 10 kilometers from the Von Lindequist gate of the Etosha National Park. The Bush Camp holds 32 guest and 8 children in custom made tents. The Mushara Bush Camp offers a down-to-earth tented bush camp experience which is well suited as a base for travelers and families exploring the magical Etosha Pan National Park.
The main Bush Camp House is thatched and has a true bush camp feel to it. The early evenings see a camp fire lit where guest can exchange stories of the day’s wildlife sightings. Dinner, lunch and breakfast are served on the thatched verandah with the bush being a mere step away. The Mushara Bush Camp is an ideal family destination on the doorstep to the magical Etosha National Park.
Accommodation: The Tents
Each of the 16 en-suite tents at Mushara Bush Camp are custom made. They are built from canvas, wood and local limestone. They have an 8 metre square private veranda and floor to ceiling windows. These tents are spacious and airy. Four of them have a sleeper couch suitable for two children. The bathroom has a window and the shower offers views into the surrounding bush. The brushed cement floors and stone walls keep the tents cool even in the afternoon sun. A coffee station, safe deposit box, mosquito net, socket for charging storage batteries, hair drier and floor fan are standard. Whether you enjoy the privacy of your veranda or the comfort of your tent, a great stay in the bush is guaranteed. Wi-Fi is available in the common area/main lodge area.
Children at the Mushara Bush Camp
Children are very welcome to bring their parents along to Mushara Bush Camp. The main house features a special play area for children. Books, games, toys, drawing utensils, creative games and very friendly child minders keep your children busy. The play park outside sports a jungle gym, an old tractor and a sand pit. And of course there is also a kiddies’ pool. Meal times and meals will be arranged according to the children’s needs. We will do our very best to make your children feel welcome at Mushara Bush Camp.
Etosha
Etosha National Park, started in 1907, is one of Southern Africa’s finest and most important game reserves. The park covers an area of 22,270 km². It is home to a large number of species of mammal, reptile and amphibian species. It has more than 300 bird species and even one species of fish. The 4,731 km² salt pan, the largest of its kind in Africa, is the centre piece of the park. The pan’s shimmering white crust of salt crystals extends as far as the eye can see. In previous times this was a lake the size of Holland fed by several rivers, probably including the Kunene as well.
When the rivers gradually changed their course the water in the lake started to dry up until only the huge depression remained. The Bushmen have a legend about how Etosha Pan was formed. The legend says that there was a raid on a village. In this raid all the men and children were murdered. Only the women were spared. One of them was so upset by the death of her family that she cried until her tears had made a lake. When the lake dried nothing was left but a white pan. Etosha National Park covers is an area which has been under protection since German colonial rule. It has since become one of the most productive game parks in Africa. It has 114 mammal species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species, 340 bird species and one species of fish.
Great numbers of game are common on the grasslands. Some of these are zebra, kudu, Oryx, wildebeest, giraffe, springbok, impala and eland. Elephants can also be seen in large herds. Lions are the top of the food chain. They use the waterholes as hunting grounds. Smaller predators like the black-backed jackal trot about and seem to be unaware of the humans. Since every animal needs water there is constant coming and going at the waterholes. Traffic rules are simple: the stronger one always has the right of way.
The number of species drinking at the same time can amaze. This is a great place to watch Namibia’s wildlife. On our game drives guests experience great views of wildlife in Etosha. Our vehicles, designed for any weather condition. The vehicles are spacious and comfortable and offer 360 degree views from raised seats. We get up-to-date information on game movement. Because of this we have a high success rate for spotting game.
A Brief History of Mushara
The Pampe family were cattle farmers in the eastern parts of Namibia. On the east side of Etosha they owned a game farm. The game farm was not utilized on any commercial scale. The idea to build a lodge came up in September 1996. The farm’s proximity to Etosha National Park was the main reason. Construction work started in May 1997. One year later the lodge was ready for business. Mushara Lodge gained popularity so quickly that they had to expand. Instead of adding on to the original Mushara Lodge a second lodge was built during 2007. Mushara Outpost opened in November that year. The latest addition is Mushara Bush Camp, which was built in 2009.
Mushara Family
Marc and Mariza Pampe’s lodges offer a great stay close to Etosha National Park. The Mushara lodges are family-run. The lodges range from Bush Camp to Villas. Everything that Marc and Mariza have done show their passion for guest experience and a high level of service.
Mushara Philosophy
Mariza was involved with the lodges on a 24/7 basis until December 2009. Now she lives in Tsumeb during the week with the children Isabella and Lucca. Isabella started school in January 2010. They spend weekends and holidays at Mushara. Marc is still involved on a 24/7 basis, as he stays on site to take care of operations. We have developed an excellent team since the early days in May 1998. Some of the original staff members are Franziska Hannes, Maria Kangoma, Auguste Gamgaes, Rosalia Nekwaya and still work for us today. From a staff of eight we have grown to seventy. Our aim was to get the Mushara Collection Team into a position where they can take care of the lodges’ day-to-day affairs. We feel that at this stage the team is in fact in the position to do so. We see this as our greatest success. The greatest asset of the Mushara Collection is the staff, they are the spirit!
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Mushara Bush Camp Reviews
“The rooms are stunning, very comfortable. Service was fantastic, the staff can’t do enough for you, nothing is a problem. I can’t wait to return!!! You really feel like you’re in the bush and surrounded by wildlife!” – cferrar123
“It is obvious that this is a fairly new resort, the lodge buildings were very nice and well laid out, the accommodation was well appointed and the very high quality linen was very welcome, really comfortable. The food was good and the staff really helpful and friendly. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here.” – Cr0nanC
“The tents are just lovely. They have a special kids corner and a playing ground. The staff is really nice and the main building and restaurant are very stylish and decorated with a great attention for details. African mixed with Scandinavian design it seems. The food was great; they even have a kids menu. We highly recommend this accommodation if you want to visit the Etosha National Park.” – LindaJeroen
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Accommodation: The Tents
Each of the 16 en-suite tents at Mushara Bush Camp are custom made. They are built from canvas, wood and local limestone. They have an 8 metre square private veranda and floor to ceiling windows. These tents are spacious and airy. Four of them have a sleeper couch suitable for two children. The bathroom has a window and the shower offers views into the surrounding bush. The brushed cement floors and stone walls keep the tents cool even in the afternoon sun. A coffee station, safe deposit box, mosquito net, socket for charging storage batteries, hair drier and floor fan are standard. Whether you enjoy the privacy of your veranda or the comfort of your tent, a great stay in the bush is guaranteed. Wi-Fi is available in the common area/main lodge area.
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Children at the Mushara Bush Camp
Children are very welcome to bring their parents along to Mushara Bush Camp. The main house features a special play area for children. Books, games, toys, drawing utensils, creative games and very friendly child minders keep your children busy. The play park outside sports a jungle gym, an old tractor and a sand pit. And of course there is also a kiddies’ pool. Meal times and meals will be arranged according to the children’s needs. We will do our very best to make your children feel welcome at Mushara Bush Camp.
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Etosha
Etosha National Park, started in 1907, is one of Southern Africa’s finest and most important game reserves. The park covers an area of 22,270 km². It is home to a large number of species of mammal, reptile and amphibian species. It has more than 300 bird species and even one species of fish. The 4,731 km² salt pan, the largest of its kind in Africa, is the centre piece of the park. The pan’s shimmering white crust of salt crystals extends as far as the eye can see. In previous times this was a lake the size of Holland fed by several rivers, probably including the Kunene as well.
When the rivers gradually changed their course the water in the lake started to dry up until only the huge depression remained. The Bushmen have a legend about how Etosha Pan was formed. The legend says that there was a raid on a village. In this raid all the men and children were murdered. Only the women were spared. One of them was so upset by the death of her family that she cried until her tears had made a lake. When the lake dried nothing was left but a white pan. Etosha National Park covers is an area which has been under protection since German colonial rule. It has since become one of the most productive game parks in Africa. It has 114 mammal species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species, 340 bird species and one species of fish.
Great numbers of game are common on the grasslands. Some of these are zebra, kudu, Oryx, wildebeest, giraffe, springbok, impala and eland. Elephants can also be seen in large herds. Lions are the top of the food chain. They use the waterholes as hunting grounds. Smaller predators like the black-backed jackal trot about and seem to be unaware of the humans. Since every animal needs water there is constant coming and going at the waterholes. Traffic rules are simple: the stronger one always has the right of way.
The number of species drinking at the same time can amaze. This is a great place to watch Namibia’s wildlife. On our game drives guests experience great views of wildlife in Etosha. Our vehicles, designed for any weather condition. The vehicles are spacious and comfortable and offer 360 degree views from raised seats. We get up-to-date information on game movement. Because of this we have a high success rate for spotting game.
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A Brief History of Mushara
The Pampe family were cattle farmers in the eastern parts of Namibia. On the east side of Etosha they owned a game farm. The game farm was not utilized on any commercial scale. The idea to build a lodge came up in September 1996. The farm’s proximity to Etosha National Park was the main reason. Construction work started in May 1997. One year later the lodge was ready for business. Mushara Lodge gained popularity so quickly that they had to expand. Instead of adding on to the original Mushara Lodge a second lodge was built during 2007. Mushara Outpost opened in November that year. The latest addition is Mushara Bush Camp, which was built in 2009.
Mushara Family
Marc and Mariza Pampe’s lodges offer a great stay close to Etosha National Park. The Mushara lodges are family-run. The lodges range from Bush Camp to Villas. Everything that Marc and Mariza have done show their passion for guest experience and a high level of service.
Mushara Philosophy
Mariza was involved with the lodges on a 24/7 basis until December 2009. Now she lives in Tsumeb during the week with the children Isabella and Lucca. Isabella started school in January 2010. They spend weekends and holidays at Mushara. Marc is still involved on a 24/7 basis, as he stays on site to take care of operations. We have developed an excellent team since the early days in May 1998. Some of the original staff members are Franziska Hannes, Maria Kangoma, Auguste Gamgaes, Rosalia Nekwaya and still work for us today. From a staff of eight we have grown to seventy. Our aim was to get the Mushara Collection Team into a position where they can take care of the lodges’ day-to-day affairs. We feel that at this stage the team is in fact in the position to do so. We see this as our greatest success. The greatest asset of the Mushara Collection is the staff, they are the spirit!
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Mushara Bush Camp Reviews
“The rooms are stunning, very comfortable. Service was fantastic, the staff can’t do enough for you, nothing is a problem. I can’t wait to return!!! You really feel like you’re in the bush and surrounded by wildlife!” – cferrar123
“It is obvious that this is a fairly new resort, the lodge buildings were very nice and well laid out, the accommodation was well appointed and the very high quality linen was very welcome, really comfortable. The food was good and the staff really helpful and friendly. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here.” – Cr0nanC
“The tents are just lovely. They have a special kids corner and a playing ground. The staff is really nice and the main building and restaurant are very stylish and decorated with a great attention for details. African mixed with Scandinavian design it seems. The food was great; they even have a kids menu. We highly recommend this accommodation if you want to visit the Etosha National Park.” – LindaJeroen
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