23 March update - We are sorry to report that Hobatere Lodge is closed and will remain so until further notice.
Between Damaraland and Etosha, Hobatere is owned by one of Namibia's leading naturalists, Steve Braine. It has comfortable cottages, plenty of space and a pool to relax by. Its environment and game densities are similar to Etosha, and here professional guides lead walking safaris and drives (day and night). Hobatere is slightly off the obvious route, but is worth the effort to reach it.
Lodge overview
Lodge type: Safari
Season: Open Year Round
Ideal length of stay: Three nights is probably ideal - to get to know the place and to experience what it has to offer.
Walking safaris: Lying on the western boundary of Etosha, and very similar in environment, Hobatere's professional guides, including Steve (the owner and a top-class birder!) and Martin, lead excellent morning game walks. With the area's high game density, prides of lion, elephant, giraffe, leopard and Hartmann's zebra are frequently seen.
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excelllent in all areas
Excellent lodge and staff, couldn't be faultled.
Extremely knowledeable wildlife guides, excellent safaris.
Only one complaint, we were booked by EA to stay here full board. This was unnecce...
great for both animal and bird watching
See report on Doro Nawas - if we had not taken the direct route it would not have been worth travelling there. We were told at least 5 hours and that was not taking into account the 20 minute drive t...
Hobatere Lodge review
While a little more dated than other camps, we enjoyed the visit, especially the night in the treehouse.
Saw a lion kill happen at the waterhole next to the camp - fantastic game viewing right on ...
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