Reviews of Mushara Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
104 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

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"Good location near Etosha"
This was our least favourite of the places we stayed, although it was still really nice. Didn’t like the fact that the evening meal was at the same time for everyone - playing the jungle drums to call you there but not everyone showed up at the same time so you have to wait & it was 20 minutes before they then served the starter. Also, there was no choice, although it was better the second night when they did a barbecue.
Staff not as friendly here in comparison to the others where everyone was happy to say good morning. Only place that didn’t do afternoon tea." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Eland
2 sightings

Elephant
1 sighting

Giraffe
6 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
2 sightings

Wildebeest
3 sightings

Zebra
5 sightings
"Mushara Lodge review"

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
1 sighting

Giraffe
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
1 sighting

White Rhino
1 sighting

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
1 sighting
"Beyond Exceptional"
only comment: private Safari could be better, the guide was not as lively as what we experienced in all the other lodges (and we decided as a result to cancel one activity and do it on our own)" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Mushara Lodge review"
The rooms were excellent and we had a fabulous barbeque - set out on tables under the stars.
Great service and food." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Mushara Lodge review"
Excellent service and food." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Mushara Lodge Reivew"
One comment we would make was that it just had a slightly more commercial feel to it after all the other Lodges we stayed in. However, we enjoyed our stay and the surroundings were very pretty. It was a great location to explore the eastern side of Etosha and we thoroughly enjoyed the Lodge's own safaris. We would recommend using a Lodge safari as the guides are in communication with other guides and they advise each other where to go for the best animal sitings at the various waterholes. However, despite seeing lion tracks, we only actually saw one lion. Got the most amazing photos of a leopard chasing a young springbok. We should have made a note at the time of which animals we saw at each location but we were too excited taking photos." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 3n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
9 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
7 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Mushara Lodge review"
Slightly disappointing that the only excursions were back into Etosha. We self-drove. We did have the thrill of seeing a leopard on the way to Mushara, sitting right on the side of the road.
All animals listed as seen below, where seen in Etosha not Mushara." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia

Elephant
3 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
3 sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

White Rhino
1 sighting

Wildebeest
9 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Mushara Lodge review"
The most disappointing feature was the quality of the guiding which was below the standard experienced in Zim, Zambia Tanz and RSA
The guide was charming and v willing but added v little value to that of a driver." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Brown Hyena
1 sighting

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Mushara Lodge review"
Food very average" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Amazing Mushara"
Had a wedding anniversary and birthday here and the staff helped celebrate with flowers, candles and singing.
Food was delicious with a braai one evening in a magically lit boma with beautifully laid tables and again catered for vegetarian members really well. Also enjoyed sitting by the roaring fire in the lodge.
We had issues with our hire car whilst staying here and the staff could not have been more helpful in sorting a replacement. As we were without our car for a day we decided to take a guided safari from the lodge. So pleased we did. With Solomon’s (our guide) knowledge of the local wildlife in the eastern section of Etosha we spotted a leopard and a cheetah with 3 cubs. Wow.
Thank you Mushara for a memorable stay." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia

Cheetah
4 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
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