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Mushara Lodge
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Mushara Lodge
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Mushara Lodge

Reviews of Mushara Lodge

Wildlife sightings and reviews

103 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mushara Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 18 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Mushara Lodge.
Lion

71% success

Leopard

58% success

Cheetah

31% success

Giraffe

94% success

Oryx

94% success

Wildebeest

94% success

Zebra

94% success

Elephant

88% success

Black Rhino

57% success

Spotted Hyena

45% success

White Rhino

45% success

Eland

36% success

Sable antelope

11% success

Brown Hyena

9% success

Roan antelope

8% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Showing 71-80 of 103
Duration
Arrival date
Mr & Mrs B
Hampshire

"Great BBQ at Mushara Lodge"

1 night Arrived 23 Sep 2013
"Disabled persons review: This lodge was easily accessible. There was the odd step between areas but the paths were wide and even.

Lovely evening under the stars with mountains of good food at the BBQ.
Friendly, helpful service and very relaxing.

Some insect spray in the room would be useful." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 9n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs R
Daventry

"Lovely lodge east of Etosha"

1 night Arrived 10 Sep 2013
"Well presented accommodation though I have to admit I prefer to have the bathroom more screened from the bedroom area.
Nice toiletries, room well stocked with coffee-making facilities etc." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms T & Mr C
San Fran

"Mushara Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 15 Aug 2013
"Another beautifully designed and tastefully decorated lodge.

There is not as much personal feel as Barchan, Sam's Giardino or Nhoma lodges, but the services were good and the food was delicious." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs H
E Sussex

"Mushara Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 30 Jan 2013
"Whilst Mushara Lodge was comfortable it did not enjoy the vistas we had elsewhere.

Food was very interesting and they did offer alternatives. We enjoyed the company of warthogs at breakfast.

It was well placed for entry into Etosha." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs B
South Bank

"A lovely lodge conveniently placed for Etosha"

1 night Arrived 10 Dec 2012
"We were the only guests at the Lodge on the night we stayed. The staff were extremely nice and provided us with a delicious dinner, served outside on the terrace. Our room was beautifully furnished and very comfortable. This Lodge is very well situated for getting to Etosha." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Family Tsuchiyose
USA

"Mushara Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 14 Jun 2012
"Very luxurious place. We had one daughter so we stayed at the family suite with 2 big bedrooms and big living room with a play structure in the private yard. We were there at the beginning of June so it was too quiet with only one other couple over 2 nights. The staff was nice but we did not feel as warm as tje staff at Anderson Camp. It might be too formal.

After visiting Etosha park from Anderson Camp, we saw some different animals and the east side of the park was more quiet. We saw lions mating and spotted the Rhino." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
The W Group
Berkshire

"Mushara Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 2 Oct 2011
"A charming oasis of tranquility, well positioned just outside the park. Warthog and scrub hare wondered around the garden.

The staff were friendly and helpful, and even helped to mend our vehicle for us! Lovely thatched chalets, beautifully furnished.
Atmospheric outdoor dining under the stars in the brain." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 8n in Zambia; 2n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs V
Coulsdon

"Mushara Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 16 Jun 2011
"What a lovely place. Unfortunately only 4 of us the first night and just the 2 of us on the second. We enjoyed talking to the staff tho' who looked after us very well. Our room was absolutely lovely as was the food. This is a lovely spacious lodge with very comfortable furniture throughout. Beautifully decorated." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr C & family
UK

"Mushara Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 15 Aug 2010
"Mushara had to be the most luxurious of all our stays. As there were 4 of us (including 2 teenagers), we were in a purpose-built unit at the entrance - extremely roomy with 2 large bedrooms & showers, bath and own garden and verandah, and - luxury - a large television and DVD player (with soem DVD's), together with tea and coffee making facilities and large mini-bar.

The welcoming staff were just that - relaxed and friendly, and as at Damaraland, not averse to bursting into song upon occasion (there was a birthday that evening).

First impressions were of an ex-colonial style hotel - possibly because of the zebra skin in reception, and the light airy lobby area.

Look out for small deer and Kudu in the grounds along the driveway, particularly at dusk/morning - but maybe best not to go out alone after dark as apparently predators have been known to pass through the area..." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Family R
Brighton

"A warm welcome at Mushara Lodge"

2 nights Arrived 5 Aug 2010
"We had a warm welcome from Erica who greeted us when we arrived and served dinner in the restaurant on our first night.

We were very happy with our rooms. I have an irrational fear of spiders and I was a bit worried about staying in a lodge with a thatched roof - but I didn't see a single one!

The food was good.

We saw kudu and impala wandering around in the grounds outside our lodge, which was lovely. This was a relaxing and comfortable base from which to explore the eastern end of Etosha." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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103 reviews of Mushara Lodge by travellers since August 2007
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