Feel like royalty at Etosha King Nehale
Gondwana Collection's newest lodge on the northern edge of Etosha National Park offers a unique, unforgettable experience.
FRANCOISE STEYNBERG
KING NEHALE
Not only does the beauty of Etosha King Nehale on the Andoni plains take your breath away, but you are treated like royalty too.
The newest lodge in the Gondwana Collection opened its doors on 10 June. It is situated just north of the Etosha National Park's King Nehale gate. Guests are greeted with open arms, warm smiles and a cold Oshikandela beverage by lodge manager Tinus Adriaanse and his staff.
The rich and colourful culture of the Aawambo is captured by the tasteful interior design. In the centre of the reception area is a large boma where guests can gather around a campfire at night.
The lodge is shaped like the head of a Nguni cow, with 40 chalets forming the horns.
Luxury accommodation
Each luxurious chalet is furnished with a four-poster bed situated in front of large windows from which guests can enjoy the scenery, and has its own private plunge pool. The kitchens are modern and offer coffee stations and mini-fridges filled with sparkling wine.
Adriaanse says 80% of the staff are from the King Nehale Conservancy. Some of the traditional arts and crafts on display - and for sale in the curio shop - were created by local communities.
In the evening guests are treated to traditional songs and dances while enjoying a three-course feast.
Game viewing
The highlight of the visit is a game-viewing drive into Etosha with a personal guide, ending at a private lookout over a waterhole.
The lookout, which blends into the natural surroundings, consists of two shipping containers with large sliding windows on a wooden deck. From the comfort of this vantage point, up to 27 guests of Etosha King Nehale can experience the wildlife that Etosha has to offer. Herds of elephants play in the waterhole while guests enjoy a sundowner and canapes.
Etosha King Nehale Lodge is not only situated on the threshold of Namibia's flagship park, but is also the gateway to the northern regions of Oshikoto, Oshana, Ohangwena and Omusati, where the heritage of the Aawambo culture can be discovered.
Discounted tariffs
Special discounts are offered until the end of July. Namibian Gondwana card holders sharing a chalet pay only N$973.25 per person per night. For those without membership cards, the price is N$1 946.50 per person per night. By signing up for a Gondwana card, you can save nearly N$1 000 per night.
Book online at store.gondwana-collection.com or by email at [email protected].
[email protected]
KING NEHALE
Not only does the beauty of Etosha King Nehale on the Andoni plains take your breath away, but you are treated like royalty too.
The newest lodge in the Gondwana Collection opened its doors on 10 June. It is situated just north of the Etosha National Park's King Nehale gate. Guests are greeted with open arms, warm smiles and a cold Oshikandela beverage by lodge manager Tinus Adriaanse and his staff.
The rich and colourful culture of the Aawambo is captured by the tasteful interior design. In the centre of the reception area is a large boma where guests can gather around a campfire at night.
The lodge is shaped like the head of a Nguni cow, with 40 chalets forming the horns.
Luxury accommodation
Each luxurious chalet is furnished with a four-poster bed situated in front of large windows from which guests can enjoy the scenery, and has its own private plunge pool. The kitchens are modern and offer coffee stations and mini-fridges filled with sparkling wine.
Adriaanse says 80% of the staff are from the King Nehale Conservancy. Some of the traditional arts and crafts on display - and for sale in the curio shop - were created by local communities.
In the evening guests are treated to traditional songs and dances while enjoying a three-course feast.
Game viewing
The highlight of the visit is a game-viewing drive into Etosha with a personal guide, ending at a private lookout over a waterhole.
The lookout, which blends into the natural surroundings, consists of two shipping containers with large sliding windows on a wooden deck. From the comfort of this vantage point, up to 27 guests of Etosha King Nehale can experience the wildlife that Etosha has to offer. Herds of elephants play in the waterhole while guests enjoy a sundowner and canapes.
Etosha King Nehale Lodge is not only situated on the threshold of Namibia's flagship park, but is also the gateway to the northern regions of Oshikoto, Oshana, Ohangwena and Omusati, where the heritage of the Aawambo culture can be discovered.
Discounted tariffs
Special discounts are offered until the end of July. Namibian Gondwana card holders sharing a chalet pay only N$973.25 per person per night. For those without membership cards, the price is N$1 946.50 per person per night. By signing up for a Gondwana card, you can save nearly N$1 000 per night.
Book online at store.gondwana-collection.com or by email at [email protected].
[email protected]
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