Namutoni Rest Camp is situated in the east of the Etosha National Park and is full of character. It owes this to the old German fort around which the camp is built, as well as the Makalani palms dotting the landscape. Namutoni is close to the Von Lindquist Gate for easy access if you should arrive in the late afternoon. It is conveniently placed, with access to a number of waterholes and pans on the eastern side of the park, such as Fischer’s Pan, where you can see crowds of flamingos and other waterbirds during the wet season. Game watching is excellent in this area, and Namutoni offers the perfect base to explore the surroundings.
Namutoni offers accommodation in the Etosha National Park with 20 bush chalets and 24 double rooms. The rooms and bush chalets are en-suite and equipped with a fridge and tea/coffee facilities. The bush chalets offer a sliding door leading to a private relaxation area. There are no self-catering facilities, but there is a restaurant for all meals. Namutoni also offers campsites with shared ablutions. There are power points and water at each site.
Namutoni offers accommodation on the edge of the magnificent Etosha Pan in the Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia. The camp is inside the Etosha National Park and close to the eastern gate of the park. The park gates are open from sunrise to sunset, so be sure to be at the gate on time.
There are a number of waterholes around Namutoni, and because the Etosha National Park is geared towards self-drive game viewing, you will be able to visit these with your own vehicle. The Chudob waterhole has a floating reed island, while Kalkheuvel and Tsumcor are a photographer’s dream. Namutoni also offers three guided game drives per day: early in the morning, late in the afternoon, and after dark.
The Fort is the central hub of Namutoni. You reach it via a wooden walkway, which allows you to soak in the natural surroundings and beautiful sunsets. The Fort overlooks the floodlit King Nehale waterhole, where you can see a wide range of animals coming to drink. The Fort also houses a restaurant, bar, lounge, and curio shop, which has books, jewelry, and crafts on sale.
Etosha National Park might be Namibia's best wildlife destination, but it is certainly not the only attraction. In order to explore Namibia in a small group on a tailor-made safari the best would be to contact Temba Namibia. They are experts in Namibian tours and safaris. To the east of Namutoni is the Caprivi strip also known as the Zambezi District. A few nights at Ngepi Camp on the shores of the Kavango River will be a very rewarding experience for families. Drive south from Namutoni and stay at the Vingerklip Lodge near the vingerklip before you visit the Cape Cross Lodge along the Skeleton Coast near the Cape Cross seal colony. This will allow you to experience both wildlife of the ocean and that of Etosha National Park.
If you plan a visit to Gaborone, the capital City of Botswana, after your stay at Namutoni Rest Camp you can overnight at the Planet Boabab before travelling to Gaborone's Big Five Lodge.
In Zimbabwe, Namutoni Rest Camp recommends the Hwange Safari Lodge which is in the Hwange National Park.
