Right on the doorstep of the Etosha National Park, lies Taleni Etosha Village which offers an affordable holiday for groups, families and individuals. Taleni means to see or view and this is certainly a good place to see the surrounding area. It is an ideal base for self-drive excursions. Taleni Etosha Village gives you a typical Namibian village experience, but with luxuriously modern amenities. A Cuca shop (a small shop that sells anything) offers you an opportunity to stock up on virtually everything you might need for daily outings. From a hilltop you can enjoy a sundowner with a spectacular view of the sunset, after which supper is served in a traditional “kraal” setting. Should you prefer, you can take guided excursions into the Etosha National Park.
Accommodation at Taleni Etosha Village consists of luxury units or campsites. The 45 luxury units are equipped with spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, en-suite bathroom with wash basin, toilet, vanity and shower. At Etosha Village, both individual traveller and groups are catered for. Each campsite is equipped with a braai (barbeque) area and a power point. There are neat ablution blocks and running water is always close at hand.
When you reach the Etosha National Park, you will know you have also reached the Taleni Etosha Village, as the two are a mere 4km from each other. The lodge lies close to the Anderson Gate at the southern border of the park. GPS: 19°21'20.5"S 15°56'19.4"E.
4 Individual Camp Sites are each equipped with a Private Ablution, Power Outlets, Running Water, Lights and a Barbeque facility.
Etosha Village whisk you away to an enchanted venue in the Mopane Forest for a spectacular Boma Dinner.
A refreshing dip in the large 4 x 10m pool will go a long way after a hot day of sightseeing in the park.
Enjoy a variety of fresh salads, side dishes, grilled meats, and stir-fries at our popular buffet dinner, all prepared right before you.
WI-FI available on the premise
The unique open-plan bar at Etosha Village replicates the round shape of typical African-style huts.
Ask at reception if you would like to book a game viewing trip to Etosha National Park. There is both an early morning drive and a full day excursion option available. You can pack your walking shoes as there is also a beautiful walking trail through the Mopane forest. Furthermore, you can do stargazing or enjoy a sundowner drive.
Namibia Accommodation
Etosha Village in Namibia are proudly associated with other lodges in this beautiful country. Okaukuejo the oldest rest camp in the Etosha National Park is less than 20 km from Etosha Village.
After your visit to Etosha Village you might decide to drive west. This area used to be known as Damaraland but it is now known as Kaokoland or the Kunene District. This area is famous for fossils and rock paintings. Near the Petrified Forest and at one Namibia's best known rock paintings is Twyfelfontein Country Lodge perhaps Damaraland's most famous lodge.
Much further south, but still in the Namib Desert are the world's highest sand dunes. This is where you will find Etosha Village's sister lodge. The Sossusvlei Lodge is the flagship lodge of the Taleni Group. Allow two days to drive from Etosha Village to Sossusvlei and try to stay there for at least two nights other option is Sossusvlei Desert Camp . From Sossusvlei you can easily visit Ai-Ais Resort near the Fish River Canyon, the world's second largest canyon after the Grand Canyon. Orange River Lodge is the perfect stop-over before crossing the border into South Africa
Etosha Village recommends the following Botswana lodges
Many people combine a visit to Etosha with a visit to Botswana and the Okavango Delta. Within a day's drive from Etosha Villiage is Drotsky's Cabins near Shakawe on the western banks of the Okavango Delta. Drotsky's Cabins and its sister lodges Xaro Lodge are famous amongst birders and fishermen. Within two days from Etosha Village is the famous Chobe Game Reserve. In this area a selection of hotels and lodges are available, but the only self-catering accommodation is Senyati Safari camp. Senyati is in the bush and you are guaranteed to see big game at the local waterhole. From Senyati you can drive south to Nata lodge and then turn west to Gweta. Near Gweta on the Makgadigadi Pans is Planet Baobab. This lodge is well worth a visit.
LODGES IN ZIMBABWE
Etosha Village are proud to recommend Caribbea Bay Resort. Caribbea Bay Hotel is a luxury hotel on the northern bank of Lake Kariba in the town of Kariba in Zimbabwe.
Temba South Africa is best known for the high quality tailor-made tours and safaris in South Africa such as the Great South African Tour, Cape and Winelands Tour and Kruger Park Safaris. Temba arrange Youth Tours to Europe and school tours to Botswana and Namibia such as the the Europe tour and Kalahari Vasbyt.
