Opened in 2016, Safarihoek Lodge is part of the Natural Selection brand, a collection of luxury safari lodges located in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. In keeping with other Natural Selection properties, it offers an upmarket safari experience at competitive rates. This is a great choice for those travellers wanting to enjoy a quiet safari in a private reserve without the prohibitive costs sometimes associated with such an experience!
Safarihoek’s greatest advantage is its location. Positioned at the centre of the Etosha Heights Reserve, it enjoys fabulous views of the surrounding plains and bush, as well as a large water hole located immediately in front of the camp. Owing to its location in a private reserve, vehicle traffic is very limited, and so you can expect few disturbances while game-viewing, whether you are exploring the reserve on a game drive or enjoying the views from the comfort of camp.
Sharing a 60-kilometre border with Etosha National Park, Etosha Heights protects a diversity of game, including elephant, giraffe, cheetah, sable antelope, zebra, kudu, aardvark, and gemsbok. Lion have recently been reintroduced to the reserve and numbers are expected to quickly increase. The reserve is most famous for its high numbers of endangered black and white rhino, and tracking them with your guide is likely to be a highlight of your stay here. As the lodge is situated outside the national park, walking safaris and night game drives are permitted. In addition to guided game activities, Safarihoek also offers a fabulous multi-level wildlife hide overlooking the waterhole in front of the camp, allowing guests to observe and photograph game without distraction in between activities.
Safarihoek is approx. 2 hours’ drive from the southern gate of Etosha National Park. While it is possible to access the national park from Safarihoek, the guided activities take place exclusively within the Etosha Heights Reserve.
Accommodation
Safarihoek Lodge offers eleven spacious chalets set on raised wooden platforms. These are divided into standard, luxury and family chalets. All have extra-large beds with mosquito netting and a separate seating area. The ensuite bathrooms come with indoor shower, while the luxury chalets also enjoy an outdoor shower. All of the units are air-conditioned, with private verandahs with comfy chairs providing a pleasant spot to sit and read or to enjoy the fabulous views of the surrounding bush.
Dining
Meals at Safarihoek are taken in the indoor dining area or out on the deck overlooking the waterhole, which is floodlit at night.
Facilities
Indoor and outdoor dining area
Lounge with fireplace
Bar
Swimming pool with sun terrace
Wildlife hide overlooking waterhole
Activities
4x4 game drives
Guided bush walks
Night game drives
Bush meals and picnics can be arranged
Child Policy
Children of all ages are accommodated at Safarihoek Lodge. The lodge offers a family unit with double and twin bedroom and shared lounge.
