Reviews of Mushara Outpost
Wildlife sightings and reviews
75 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Mushara Outpost and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Mushara Outpost review"
Anyways we sorted it out. The main lodge is really nice, it's like visiting a cottage of a friend of a friend, who's super rich and has nice stuff and it's all there for you to use. The tented chalets are large, with nice mosquito nets (although in some places barely came to the floor, i think they mounted them slightly too high). The outdoor shower is really nice, as it prevents humidity build up in the cabin. The a/c holds up really well, it kept the cabin at a nice temperature for sleeping.
We went for a morning game drive into Etosha. It takes a while (about 45 minutes) before you get to anything worth seeing, so the overall excursion takes longer than if you're in the park itself. This was our only safari in a national park on this trip (the others were private reserves). I had forgotten that in national parks, every sighting results in a dozen vehicles speeding to the sighting. We did see quite a bit, but i found the safaris at the other lodges more enjoyable. We did have one of our favourite guides on the whole trip, she was quite the character, unfortunately i did not write down her name :(
We skipped the afternoon game drive and just stayed at the lodge. They have a nice secluded watering hole with a shaded hide, which we planned to do some bird watching from. However it absolutely poured rain all afternoon and so we stayed in our tent, which turned out to be super relaxing listening to the rain.
The food was the best we had on the trip, they have an excellent kitchen. We even got a sorbet between courses :)" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Cheetah
2 sightings
Eland
3 sightings
Leopard
2 sightings
Oryx
3 sightings
Wildebeest
5 sightings
Zebra
5 sightings
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V relaxing at the end of our holiday, and the best wildlife guide" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
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Food is superb. Rooms are fabulous with every amenity you could want.
The small waterhole was quiet but we did see eland here.
Absolutely fantastic place and I cannot recommend it too highly." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Eland
1 sighting
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It has its own water hole where we admired impalas, kudus, guinea fowls and warthogs.
Some warthogs where roaming around the swimming pool !
Early in the morning, at breakfast time there were dik dik in the lawn.
We also saw birds, but can't remember their name." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Eland
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
10 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Roan antelope
7 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
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The staff were very welcoming and were especially helpful in pairing us up with another family from another Mushara property so we could both have a slightly shortened game drive, thereby letting us both get on the road for Windhoek earlier than the scheduled midday return.
The tented rooms were fantastic with air con and outdoor showers.
Our guided drive into the national park, was an interesting experience. We saw what we considered to be the worst aspect of mass tourism meeting wildlife where there was a veritable scrum of at least 15 vehicles, most of which were from the various lodges around the park, jostling for position to get the best sighting of the lion and cubs that were moving from a waterhole across a nearby road. To be fair to our guide he managed to keep out of the fray pretty well but I guess this is a potential downside to game viewing with the lodges into the park but was also perhaps a freak incident due to the location and time of the sighting." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
Elephant
1 sighting
Giraffe
2 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Wildebeest
3 sightings
Zebra
4 sightings
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Black Rhino
1 sighting
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
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Staff was friendly and helpful. Service was good and efficient.
The food was some of the best we had during our entire trip and we especially enjoyed the many homemade items at Mushara Outpost such as the museli, rusks, and bread.
The rooms were lovely and the guides were excellent." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Cheetah
2 sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Oryx
4 sightings
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Zebra
3 sightings
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Limited wildlife that seemed quite easily spooked - we later learned there were lions on the estate escaped from Etosha which kept us up in the night with roars.
The staff were polite and quite formal in contrast to other locations we had stayed. As the drinks and lunch were not included we were asked to confirm our bill after each meal or drinks which felt a lot more transactional.
We spent the most at this location even though we didn't have long enough to organise any activities once we arrived and it really wasn't pushed as an option by staff - we would have loved to do the trip to the craft village they setup but there was no information on it obviously available and the literature in the room was outdated. This resulted in us choosing to stay and relax on the compound for the day which was a welcome break from driving on corrugated dust roads. By far the best curios shop we saw on the trip to this point and inspiring decor.
An ok stay but much more a night at a hotel than safari in Namibia.
Birdlife was pretty active compared to all other locations though." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Eland
1 sighting
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We preferred it to its sister property, where we had spent our first night, as we found the atmosphere was more relaxed and the welcome warmer. The manageress was very considerate in making an immediate change to the evening menu when we told her that we had had an identical meal the previous evening at the neighbouring lodge!
Our only criticism of the accommodation was the air conditioning, which was inadequate for the room. A high-powered, moveable, fan would have been more useful and probably more energy efficient.
We were fortunate to be situated close to the watering hole and during the afternoon of our arrival a herd of Kudu visited and foraged within touching distance of our room balcony, which was a very special experience." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
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Other lodges in Etosha National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Okaukuejo Camp
Set within Etosha National Park, Okaukuejo Resort is a large camp with a productive, floodlit waterhole.
Halali Camp
The smallest of Etosha's erstwhile restcamps, overlooking its own floodlit waterhole, Halali has a superb location near the centre of Etosha Pan.
Mushara Bush Camp
The family-friendly Mushara Bush Camp offers great value and is an excellent base from which to explore Etosha National Park.
Ongava Lodge
With fantastic views over a private reserve bordering Etosha, the smart Ongava Lodge offers driving and walking safaris on the reserve, and guided drives in Etosha.
Ongava Tented Camp
Set around a waterhole on a private reserve, the small Ongava Tented Camp combines understated comfort with activities that include walks and night drives.
Onguma Tented Camp
Onguma Tented Camp is a lovely, little tented camp which centres around an attractive waterhole a short drive from the Von Lindequist Gate to eastern Etosha.
Mushara Lodge
Close to the eastern entrance to Etosha, the comfortable Mushara Lodge is well-placed for exploring the park in your own vehicle or on a guided drive.
Dolomite Camp
Opened in 2011, Dolomite Camp allows visitors access to the far west side of Etosha National Park, which was previously off limits to most visitors.
Onguma Bush Camp
For great wildlife viewing without breaking the bank, the affordable and understated luxury of Onguma Bush Camp could be perfect.
Namutoni Camp
Centred on an old fort, the government run Namutoni Camp is located just inside Etosha National Park, close to Fisher's Pan.
Hobatere Lodge
To the west of Etosha National Park, on the edge of Damaraland, Hobatere Lodge offers good game-viewing on its own reserve.
Safarihoek Lodge
At the heart of the private Etosha Heights Reserve, Safarihoek Lodge offers comfortable accommodation and excellent game-viewing.
Onguma The Fort
The Fort is the jewel in the crown of the Onguma lodges, and arguably the whole of eastern Etosha.
Onguma Camp Kala
For a bird’s eye view across African bush, the stilted rooms at Onguma Camp Kala are truly special.
Onguma Forest Camp
From its woodland setting on the Onguma Reserve, Forest Camp is within easy striking distance of Namibia’s flagship national park.
Etosha Safari Lodge
A short drive from Etosha National Park's southern entrance, Etosha Safari Lodge is a convenient base from which to explore the park.
Little Ongava
The beautifully located and luxurious Little Ongava is a stunning place to stay in order to explore Etosha National Park and the private Ongava Reserve.
Taleni Etosha Village
Only 4km from Etosha's southern entrance, Taleni Etosha Village is an affordable base from which to explore the park.
Etosha Safari Camp
Funky, low-key and very original, Etosha Safari Camp is well placed for visiting Etosha National Park on a self-drive or guided safari.
Andersson's at Ongava
With game drives on both its private reserve and in Etosha, Andersson's at Ongava also offers access to the Ongava Research Centre.
Mountain Lodge
In the heart of the private Etosha Heights Reserve, the family-friendly Mountain Lodge offers game drives and bush walks within an exclusive environment.
Mokuti Etosha Lodge
With 106 rooms, child-friendly Mokuti Etosha Lodge is more like a hotel than a lodge. Facilities to include a gym, spa, tennis courts and even a snake park.
Etosha Oberland Lodge
A short drive from Etosha National Park's southern entrance, Etosha Oberland Lodge is a very comfortable base from which to explore the park, with excellent food.
Vreugde Guest Farm
Vreugde Guest Farm is a delightful owner-run and working sheep farm where you can expect a warm welcome and charming hospitality.
Villa Mushara
Offering luxury on a peaceful private reserve close to Etosha, Villa Mushara is a great choice for honeymooners & those wishing to indulge themselves.
Etosha King Nehale
A short drive from the national park's northern entrance, Etosha King Nehale Lodge is an interesting and comfortable base from which to explore the park.
Safari House
The private Safari House on the Etosha Heights reserve is a great option families or friends travelling together.
Toshari Lodge
Smart and professionally run, the hotel-style Toshari Lodge is well-placed for self-driving in Etosha National Park.
Onkoshi Camp
Onkoshi Camp is owned and run by Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Built on elevated wooden platforms it overlooks Etosha Pan.
