Etosha Heights Safarihoek Lodge

The main lodge has a beautiful position on an elevated platform overlooking the plains, with a large swimming pool and shaded sun terrace running the length of the deck. Inside, there's an elegant dining room (the food is superb), cosy lounge and bar, and a sunken air-conditioned wine lounge with huge windows offering views to the horizon. Outdoors, the circular stone fire-pit is a wonderful place to enjoy a sundowner or two before dinner under the stars. Wi-fi available.

Safari Hoek has two standard chalets and eight slightly larger luxury chalets, plus a family unit with two bedrooms and a comfortable lounge. You'll enjoy the blend of classic safari elements (vaulted thatched ceilings, cool flagstone floors and romantic drapes of mosquito net ) and modern, uncluttered style with ethnically inspired splashes of colour. All chalets have en-suite bathrooms (the luxury chalets have both indoor and outdoor showers). Private wooden verandas offer great views.

Game viewing in this part of Namibia is consistently good, particularly during the dry winter months when game congregates around the permanent waterholes. Large herds of elephant are frequently seen, together with black and white rhino, oryx, eland and other antelope, and lion. Birdwatching, particularly at the water holes, is very productive. Bush walks and all-day game drives into Etosha are offered; night drives often produce a surprise in the form of aardvark sightings.