The perfect spot from which to enjoy the amazing game viewing Etosha has to offer
A hugely enjoyable lodge to spend a few nights - Mushara Lodge is quintessentially Namibian
Tucked away amid lush lawns and groves of purple pod terminalia trees, Mushara Lodge is a superb base from which to access eastern Etosha. It is just 8kms from the Von Lindequist Gate which offers access to some of Etosha’s most beautiful and bountiful areas.
With just 14 rooms it is small for an Etosha Lodge, making it the perfect place to get away from it all and really enjoy some privacy and peace in between game drives. The rooms are nicely spread around the grounds and very comfortable inside, with flagstone floors, mosquito net draped beds, indoor sitting areas and covered verandas at the front where guests can relax in the afternoons. The main area of the lodge is a lovely space with a lounge, dining room and welcoming bar area where you can congregate and share tales of days exploring the bush. The food is excellent and a real feature of Mushara Lodge, whilst the small curio shop is perfect for picking up any bits you need for the remainder of your trip. Out in the garden a sparkling swimming pool and sundeck is the perfect place to spend the afternoon soaking up the sunshine and enjoying a cool drink or two.
With its easy access to the eastern part of Etosha, Mushara Lodge is ideal for keen safari goers who want to drive themselves in to the park and enjoy the amazing wildlife viewing. They also have their own guides at the lodge for escorted safaris in the park – the choice is yours.
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January
Bring your umbrella, it's rainy season. January is mid-summer in Namibia with the possibility of torrential downpours mid afternoon, but with temperatures of 30-35 degrees it tends to be hot and humid.
February
Similar to January, it is hot and humid with the chance of a downpour in the afternoon.
March
In March, rainfall starts to decrease and temperatures lower with nights becoming increasingly cool. Although daytime temperatures remain hot reaching up to 30 degrees.
April
April is predominantly dry and hot, although there can be a couple of sporadic rainy days across the month
May
Winter is coming. May has little or no rainfall and the humidity is low, in northern regions around Etosha you'll find fresher, greener landscapes with wildlife gathering around depleting watering holes.
- If you're looking to tackle the Fish River Canyon Hike this is the best time to visit Namibia.
June
In June the nights are cold and temperatures can drop below 10 degrees, whilst in the Namib desert it can reach below freezing. There is no chance of rain as the dry season is in full flow.
July
Visitors in July will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly.
August
Like July, visitors in August will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly and night time temperatures can drop below freezing both at the coast and inland.
September
Considered the best month to travel to Namibia, September is temperate with clear dry skies and low humidity levels.
October
In October game viewing is at its best, the vegetation is fading with temperatures rising up to 29 degrees.
November
Heat continues to rise, with humidity levels remaining low, however there is a chance of rain in the afternoons.
December
December brings the first rains of the season, bringing everything to life as animals start to disperse as more water becomes available.
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