Family Room
Spacious, stylish rooms with tasteful accents that celebrate the region's rich cultural heritage, each with its own veranda and private mini pool.
Etosha King Nehale
About this stay
Strikingly set on the Andoni plains, just one kilometre from Etosha National Park’s King Nehale Gate, Etosha King Nehale lodge offers an unforgettable experience. The lodge's design mimics the shape of a Nguni cattle head, with 40 chalets elegantly extending north and south from the central area, resembling a bull’s horns.
From the moment guests enter the reception, curio shop, boma, and dining areas, the Oshiwambo culture comes alive through vibrant colours, intricate fabrics, custom-cutlery, chandeliers, and table engravings with meaningful proverbs, creating a unique and authentic atmosphere.
The chalets are spacious and tastefully decorated with Oshiwambo-inspired cultural ornaments. Each chalet boasts its own private plunge pool, offering guests stunning views of the endless Andoni plains—truly an experience fit for royalty.
What truly sets this lodge apart is its exclusive access to the private waterhole, Ontalelo Outpost, located within Etosha National Park . Reserved for Etosha King Nehale guests exclusively, this secluded spot provides a peaceful retreat for guests to connect with nature and observe the rich diversity of wildlife in this hidden paradise.
Whether joining the lodge for guided game drives or embarking on a self-drive tour through the world-renowned park, Etosha King Nehale is sure to be a highlight of your Namibian adventure.
Rooms and rates
Twin Room
Spacious, stylish rooms with tasteful accents that celebrate the region's rich cultural heritage, each with its own veranda and private mini pool.
Rates and live availability are on the Gondwana booking engine. Ask the Windhoek team and they reply with both.
Things to do
Visit to Private Etosha Waterhole
Come face to face with Etosha’s wildlife in the safety and comfort of our hide. Only King Nehale guests have access to this waterhole. Park fees, snacks and refreshments included.
Half Day Etosha Game Drive
This guided drive in an open vehicle will take you into Etosha National Park, where wildlife including lions, giraffes, elephants, and many more roam freely. Including park fees, a light snack and refreshment.
Full Day Etosha Game Drive
This guided drive with an open vehicle will take you through the Andoni plain into the Etosha National Park, where you can get a clear view of the parks free roaming wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and many more. Including park fees, a light snack and refreshment.
Ondjumba Cultural Village Tour
The Ondjumba Cultural Village Tour is an indispensable and captivating journey through an Oshiwambo traditional homestead. It encapsulates interactive rudiments and in-depth knowledge about an Oshiwambo homestead and the Aawambo people. Guests are meticulously led through unique passages of the homestead and exclusive cultural encounters await all Etosha King Nehale guests. This activity is bookable at the lodge only.
Facilities and services
Property Facilities & Services
Amenities
- Etosha King Nehale: 40 bungalows | 26 twin rooms, 14 family rooms (1 double bed + a sleeper couch suitable for 2 children under 13 years)
Services
Amenities
Check-in & Check-out Times
- Check-in 14:00
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Check-out 10:00
- Late check-out available upon request
Transfers
- 01 November 2026 - 31 October 2027
- Transfer to/from Ondangwa in a closed 9-seater vehicle
- 102km one way · N$ 1980.00 per vehicle · one-way
- Transfer to/from Mokuti in a closed 9-seater vehicle
- 58km one way · N$ 1 035.00 per vehicle · one-way
- Transfer to/from Mushara in a closed 9-seater vehicle
- 65km one way · N$ 1 145.00 per vehicle · one-way
- Transfer to/from Okaukuejo in a closed 9-seater vehicle
- 177km one way · N$ 3 140.00 per vehicle · one-way
Child Policy
- Children are most welcome at all our venues. Children up to 5 years old are free of charge; for children between the age of 6 and 13 years we charge 50 per cent of the B&B rate.
Booking Information
- Phone Number
- +264 61 427 200
- Email Address
- info(at)gcnam.com
- Tel (Alternate)
- +264 83 370 7375 or +264 81 165 2665
- After Hours
- +264 81 129 2424
Where it is
1 km north of Etosha National Park's King Nehale Gate on C3646, Namibia
18.4697° S, 16.7085° E
Getting there: the Go2 Tourism Shuttle and Namibia2Go self-drive cars both reach most Gondwana lodges. Ask the team for the best route from where you are.
Good to know
- Etosha King Nehale is located in northern Namibia on the vast Andoni Plains of the Oshikoto Region, situated one kilometre outside Etosha National Park 's northern King Nehale Lya Mpingana Gate . The lodge is easily accessed via a paved turn-off from the B1 national highway, driving north past the regional capital of Omuthiya.
- Guests at Etosha King Nehale can enjoy activities like guided Oshiwambo cultural tours and half- or full-day guided game drives in the Etosha National Park. Visitors can experience the Ontalelo Outpost, a private, secluded waterhole hide inside Etosha National Park, reserved exclusively for Etosha King Nehale guests. Guided hide excursions allow guests to safely observe and photograph lions, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes at eye level. On-site guests can enjoy their private chalet plunge pools and the lodge's bar and restaurant.
- Etosha King Nehale celebrates rich local heritage, designed as a homage to the Oshiwambo culture. Layout-wise, the central area and chalets gracefully mimic the shape of a Nguni cattle head. The offering allows travellers to seamlessly transition between the Etosha Pan and the sub-tropical landscape of the northern regions while enjoying premium safari comforts like private chalet plunge pools. The area is famous for large migratory herds of elephants and wildebeest and spectacular wildlife viewpoint .
- Yes, free Wi-Fi is available for guests staying at Etosha King Nehale, primarily around the lodge's main area. As part of a modern Namibian hospitality offering, Etosha King Nehale offers Wi-Fi to guests, keeping them connected while exploring the cultural landscapes of the Oshikoto Region and what the unique northern plains of Etosha National Park have to offer.
- When packing for Etosha King Nehale, you can bring binoculars, high-SPF sunscreen, swimwear, lightweight clothing paired with a warm jacket, a wide-brimmed hat and a standard Namibian 3-pin plug adapter.
- Yes, Etosha King Nehale is accessible via standard sedan cars, offering secure on-site parking for self-drive itineraries. Families are warmly accommodated in dedicated family chalets. Guests also enjoy central lodge amenities, including a swimming pool, boma, fine-dining restaurant, bar, curio shop, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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