Mushara Lodge is a great stop for visitors to the game reserve. Mushara Lodge is made up of ten chalets, one family unit, a triple room and two single rooms. Mushara Lodge’s name is derived from the Purple Pod Terminalia tree. The tree grows on the Mushara Lodge grounds.
Ten chalets are arranged in horseshoe shape around the swimming pool. All the chalets and individual rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, mosquito net, mini-bar, safe, tea and coffee station and sockets for charging batteries. the Rooms direct telephone connection. Wi-Fi is available at the rooms, tents and common areas. The bathrooms are en-suite with separate toilet. The chalets and single rooms have a shower. The triple room and the family house have a shower and bath.
One of Mushara’s features is its large swimming pool. It is surrounded by lawns which are kept short by local wildlife.
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.
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.
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.
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!
“We had two rooms at this lodge: one which was the private bungalow (there seems to be only one) and one in the row of rooms nearby. I was surprised at the row of rooms, as all guests are closely next to each other in a rather unimaginative format. I never saw this on the website. The lodge is comfortable, has a swimming pool and is close to Etosha. We had some wild boars roaming around the grass most days. Food was so-so, not bad but not great either. In general I would rate this place as very good, but not outstanding.” – TAA-21.
“Mushara Lodge mat only be a few kilometers from the Etosha National Park Von Lindequist gate it is definitely worth staying here before entering the park. The room are top class, the meals and the staff where just as good. The swimming pool was also very welcome. It was really good to relax at Mushara for the night and enjoy dinner around the fire after a long drive and then the next morning we were refreshed and enjoyed Etosha.” – GoSafariSA.
“Our villa was wonderful. Loved all the local, handmade touches at the lodge. Nice gift shop. Beautiful animal photos. Very considerate attention to detail. A highlight of our trip to Namibia. Definitely highly recommend.” – momsuptoolate.
Ten chalets are arranged in horseshoe shape around the swimming pool. All the chalets and individual rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, mosquito net, mini-bar, safe, tea and coffee station and sockets for charging batteries. the Rooms direct telephone connection. Wi-Fi is available at the rooms, tents and common areas. The bathrooms are en-suite with separate toilet. The chalets and single rooms have a shower. The triple room and the family house have a shower and bath.
One of Mushara’s features is its large swimming pool. It is surrounded by lawns which are kept short by local wildlife.
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.
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.
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.
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!
“We had two rooms at this lodge: one which was the private bungalow (there seems to be only one) and one in the row of rooms nearby. I was surprised at the row of rooms, as all guests are closely next to each other in a rather unimaginative format. I never saw this on the website. The lodge is comfortable, has a swimming pool and is close to Etosha. We had some wild boars roaming around the grass most days. Food was so-so, not bad but not great either. In general I would rate this place as very good, but not outstanding.” – TAA-21.
“Mushara Lodge mat only be a few kilometers from the Etosha National Park Von Lindequist gate it is definitely worth staying here before entering the park. The room are top class, the meals and the staff where just as good. The swimming pool was also very welcome. It was really good to relax at Mushara for the night and enjoy dinner around the fire after a long drive and then the next morning we were refreshed and enjoyed Etosha.” – GoSafariSA.
“Our villa was wonderful. Loved all the local, handmade touches at the lodge. Nice gift shop. Beautiful animal photos. Very considerate attention to detail. A highlight of our trip to Namibia. Definitely highly recommend.” – momsuptoolate.