* Located on the 21,000 ha Etusis Nature Reserve
* Game such as aardwolf, Bat-eared fox, Cape fox, kudu, springbok, oryx, blesbok, impala and Hartmann mountain zebra may be seen on the reserve.
* Ideal for families
* Wide variety of activities, such as horse riding, walking, hiking and mountain climbing options, nature / game and sundowner drives, mountain biking, kite flying & star gazing with telescope. For more activities and details see the activity section.
* Convenient stop between the coast, central, northern and southern Namibia.
* Basic conference facilities
* Campsite

* Located on the 21,000 ha Etusis Nature Reserve
* Etusis is surrounded by grassy bush savanna and mountainous terrain.
* The Otjipatera mountain range rises nearly 2,000 meters above sea level on the reserve.
* The presence of two distinct habitats allows for a great variety of fauna, flora and geology.

Day visit
* Karibib
* Usakos

Onward Travel
* Spitzkoppe
* Walvis Bay
* Swakopmund
* Cape Cross
* Henties Bay
* Omaruru
* Brandberg
* Uis
* Windhoek

12 guest bungalows / luxury tents & farm House
7 x thatched bungalows
5 x permanent tents
1 x Farm House
No guide rooms

Thatched Bungalows
* Can accommodate a family of up to 4 people
* Downstairs main bedroom & loft room with 2 single beds
* En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet & basin
* Private verandah
* Mosquito netting
* Ceiling fan
* Mini-bar
* Coffee & tea station
* 220V electricity supply
* Solar heated water

Permanent Tents
* Canvas side and roof tents, build on concrete foundation
* 3 tents with en-suite bathrooms, each with shower, toilet and basin
* 2 tents share communal bathroom facilities
* Shaded private verandah
* 220V electricity supply
* Solar heated water

Farm House
* Requires a minimum stay of 1 week
* Minimum 2, maximum 6 guests
* 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
* Lounge
* Large kitchen with fridge & cooker
* Both sides of the farm house have terraces
* Can be booked on self-catering or various meal basis.
* 220V electricity supply
* Solar heated water

Etusis Lodge has 5 campsites
* The camping area is approx. 20 km from the lodge
* Each campsite is shaded with shade netting
* Each campsite has a BBQ (braai) area
* Communal shower and toilet facilities (hot water provided by 'donkey' boiler)
* Self-catering - guests should bring their own food and drink
* Fire wood is provided
* There are no power points at the campsites

The central rock and thatched building has:
* Indoor and outdoor dining area with single large table
* Bar
* Lounge with TV
* Small reference library
* Curio Shop
* Conference room
* Swimming pool
* Laundry on request

The Etusis Lodge conference room, located in the 'historical' museum:
* Seating for 25 to 30 people.
* Flipcharts & pens
* Projector with screen
* Breakaway area
* Telephone and fax facilities available at lodge office

Walking, hiking & climbing
* Guided nature walks & hiking
* Self guided walks & hiking on marked trails
* Mountain hiking
* Rock climbing

Vehicle based activties
* AM & PM nature / game drives
* Sundowner drives

Horse based activities
* Nature drives in horse carriages
* Horse riding
* Horse riding lessons for adults & children 

Other
* Kite flying - kites can be provided
* Mountain biking
* Stargazing with a Meade ETX-70 240 x 70mm telescope
 
Etusis Lodge uses:
* 1 x 10 seater open 4x4 game viewing vehicle
* 1 x 7 seater open 4x4 game viewing vehicle
* 3 x Mountain bikes

Etusis Lodge has recently added rock climbing for experienced climbers.
Unlike other popular climbing sites in Namibia, Etusis has very good quality red quart, and is ideal for experienced climbers.

For rock climbers there is a Mountain Hut consiting of:
* 5 minute walk from rock climbing face
* Overlooking rock pools where game may come to drink
* Accommodates a max of 4 people (2 single beds & 2 stretchers)
* Bathroom with cold water shower & toilet
* BBQ (braai) facilities
* Solar Energy (12 Volt)
* On request meals are supplied by the lodge.

Rock climbing information
* At present there are two routes.
* The trad (traditional) climbing routes range from RSA/Namibia grades 16 to 19 (UIAA grading V to VII).
* Gear needed:

• Double 9 mm ropes x 50 meter.

• Clamps from sizes 1 - 4 including half sizes and nuts 1 - 10.
  

• Sling-extensions, 6 x 60 cm plus 2 x 120 cm.

• Quick draws x 8 or more.

• Etusis strongly recommends helmets

Note: All rock climbing, be it trad or sport, is done at own risk. Etusis Lodge and their associates will not be held responsible or liable for any claim whatsoever, inluding injuries.

* Namibian Farm style food, no ‘unusual’ ingredients

• Most dairy products are home-produced.

• The farm garden provides most of the vegetables.

• Bread and cakes are home-made.

• Etusis cattle provide meat, and game is bought from neighboring hunting farms.

* Meals are at fixed times and enjoyed together
* Breakfast: continental & English
* Light lunches
* Dinner is a set menu
* Breakfast & lunch packs on request for onward travel
* Special dietary requirements on advance request

NO CELLPHONE COVERAGE AT LODGE
For details see the Mobile coverage map.

Reservations & marketing
Reservation Destination
Tel: +264 - (0)61 - 224 712
24 hours: +264 - (0)61 - 250 725
Fax: +264 - (0)61 - 224 217
E-mail: reservations@resdes.com.na

Office in Germany
V. u. S. Ledermann
Tel & Fax: +49 - (0)4107 - 9668
E-mail: info@etusis.de

At Etusis Lodge
Tel: +264 - (0)64 - 550 826
Fax: +264 - (0)64 - 550961

Website http://www.etusis.com

* English
* German
* Afrikaans

* Visa
* Mastercard

Environmental Responsibility
Etusis Lodge supports the Etusis Foundation, a non-profit organization, established to conserve the Hartmann mountain zebra. The main goal of the foundation is to protect the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra especially in farming areas or regions used by tourism. In order to achieve this the foundation assists and provides:
* information to farmers,
* helps to establish reserves,
* co-operates with Zoological Gardens, Universities and other organisations whose goals are similar,
* rearing & rehabilitation of deserted foals for reintroduction into the wild,
* education of children as well as the public and state institutions.
* ongoing research into balanced diets for raising deserted foals.

Etusis Lodge rates include an N$ 50 per person donation to the Etusis Foundation.

* During the dry season, Etusis Lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan.
* During the rainy season (October to April) check road conditions with Etusis Lodge.

* Karibib
* Usakos
* Spitzkoppe
* Walvis Bay
* Swakopmund
* Cape Cross
* Henties Bay
* Omaruru
* Brandberg
* Uis
* Windhoek

Spitzkoppe via Usakos
Spitzkoppe via Usakos to Etusis Lodge is approx. 122 km
* From Spitzkoppe drive south on the D3716 to the D1918 turn off (approx. 15 km)
* Turn left into the D1918 and drive to the B2 turn off (approx. 17 km)
* Turn left into the B2 and drive to Usakos (approx. 24 km)
* From Usakos drive east on the B2 to Karibib (approx. 30 km)
* In Karibib turn right at the road sign "C32 Namib Naukluft" and drive to the first intersection.
* Turn right and follow it to the C32 turn off.
* Turn left onto the C32 and follow it to the Etusis Lodge turn-off (approx. 19 km)
* Turn right into the Etusis turn-off and drive to the Lodge (approx. 16 km)
The B2 is tar road. The rest of the trip is on gravel road

Walvis Bay via Swakopmund main road
Walvis Bay via Swakopmund to Etusis Lodge is approx. 241 km
* From Walvis Bay drive north on the B2 to Swakopmund (approx. 30 km)
* From Swakopmund take the B2 and drive to Usakos (approx. 145 km)
* From Usakos drive east on the B2 to Karibib (approx. 30 km)
* In Karibib turn right at the road sign "C32 Namib Naukluft" and drive to the first intersection.
* Turn right and follow it to the C32 turn off.
* Turn left onto the C32 and follow it to the Etusis Lodge turn-off (approx. 19 km)
* Turn right into the Etusis turn-off and drive to the Lodge (approx. 16 km)
The B2 is tar road. The rest of the trip is on gravel road
En-route attractions: Martin Luther Steam Engine & Regimental Badges

Swakopmund Scenic
Swakopmund scenic to Etusis Lodge is approx. 246 km
* From Swakopmund drive west on the C28 to the C32 turn off (approx. 154 km)
* Turn left onto the C32 and follow it to the Etusis Lodge turn-off (approx. 76 km)
* Turn left into the Etusis turn-off and drive to the Lodge (approx. 16 km)
The entire route is gravel road.

Cape Cross via Henties Bay
Cape Cross via Henties Bay to Etusis Lodge is approx. 254 km
* From Cape Cross drive south on the C34 to Henties Bay (approx. 48 km)
* From Henties Bay drive east on the D1918 to the B2 turn off (approx. 116 km)
* Turn left into the B2 and drive to Usakos (approx. 24 km)
* From Usakos drive east on the B2 to Karibib (approx. 30 km)
* In Karibib turn right at the road sign "C32 Namib Naukluft" and drive to the first intersection.
* Turn right and follow it to the C32 turn off.
* Turn left onto the C32 and follow it to the Etusis Lodge turn-off (approx. 19 km)
* Turn right into the Etusis turn-off and drive to the Lodge (approx. 16 km)
The B2 is tar road. The rest of the trip is on gravel road
Small detour attraction: Spitzkoppe

Omaruru
Omaruru to Etusis Lodge is approx. 95 km
* From Omaruru drive south on the C33 to Karabib (approx. 59 km)
* In Karibib turn left at the road sign "C32 Namib Naukluft" and drive to the first intersection.
* Turn right and follow it to the C32 turn-off.
* Turn left onto the C32 and follow it to the Etusis Lodge turn-off (approx. 19 km)
* Turn right into the Etusis turn-off and drive to the Lodge (approx. 16 km)
The C33 is tar road. The rest of the trip is on gravel road

Brandberg via Uis
Brandberg via Uis to Etusis Lodge is approx. 229 km
* From Brandberg take the D2359 to the C35 turn off (approx. 21 km)
* Turn right into the C35 and drive to Uis (approx. 10 km)
* From Uis drive east on the C35 to the D1930 turn off (approx. 5 km)
* Turn right into the D1930 and drive to the B2 turn off (approx. 103 km)
* Turn left into the B2 and drive to Usakos (approx. 24 km)
* From Usakos drive east on the B2 to Karibib (approx. 30 km)
* In Karibib turn right at the road sign "C32 Namib Naukluft" and drive to the first intersection.
* Turn right and follow it to the C32 turn-off.
* Turn left onto the C32 and follow it to the Etusis Lodge turn-off (approx. 19 km)
* Turn right into the Etusis turn-off and drive to the Lodge (approx. 16 km)
The B2 is tar road. The rest of the trip is on gravel road
Small detour attraction: Spitzkoppe

Windhoek
Windhoek to Etusis Lodge is approx. 214 km
* From Windhoek drive north on the B1 to Okahandja (approx. 66 km)
* From Okahandja drive west on the B2 to Karibib ( approx. 112 km)
* In Karibib turn left at the road sign "C32 Namib Naukluft" and drive to the first intersection.
* Turn right and follow it to the C32 turn-off.
* Turn left onto the C32 and follow it to the Etusis Lodge turn-off (approx. 19 km)
* Turn right into the Etusis turn-off and drive to the Lodge (approx. 16 km)
The B1 & B2 are tar roads. The rest of the trip is on gravel road

Etusis Airstrip (FYET)
South: 22 degrees 11’ 13”
East: 15 degrees 45’ 23"
Elevation: 3,561 feet
Length: 1,400 meter
Width:  20 meter
Surface: gravel
Direction: 03/21
Fly over lodge for pick-up
Cautions/Warning:

• Telephone line on approach to 03
• Powerlines 1 km north of runway

Etusis Lodge offers transfers on request. Please contact reservations for quotes.

* Check in: 14:00
* Check out: 10:30

01.11.2009 to 31.10.2010
Bungalow DBB + AM guided walk
Single pp	N$ 1,547
Double pp	N$ 1,105
Luxury tent DBB + AM guided walk
Single pp	N$ 1,148
Double pp	N$ 820

* Dinner, bed & breakfast and AM guided walk.
* Rates incl. VAT and tourism levy.
* The above rates incl. an N$ 50 pp donation to the Etusis Foundation
* Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed.

Bookings
* All bookings must be made in writing and specify:

• estimated time of arrival and from where guests are travelling

• guest nationality

• specify type of accommodation e.g. bungalow, luxury tent or camping.

Cancellation policy
All cancellations will be reconfirmed in writing. Non-receipt of a cancellation confirmation means that the reservation has not been cancelled.
* 31 + days prior to arrival: 10% of the deposit amount
* 30 – 22 days prior to arrival: 25% of invoiced amount
* 21 – 16 days prior to arrival: 50% of invoiced amount
* 15 - 8 days prior to arrival: 75% of invoiced amount
* 7 days and less prior to arrival: 100%of invoiced amount
Note: If a 25% deposit was paid and the booking is cancelled 31+ days prior of arrival, a 10% bank / administration fee is deducted from the refund.

01.11.2008 to 31.10.2010
* Children of all ages are welcome, however remain the full responsibility of their parents
* Children aged 3 and below are free of charge providing they share with their parent(s)
* Children between the ages of 4 & 12 are charged 40% of rack rates, providing they share with their parents
* Children under the age of 12 requiring their own bungalow or tent will be charged full adult rates.

Note: Date of birth of the child(ren) to be supplied at the time of making the reservation to qualify for the child policy.

Read the guidelines on child safety

01.11.2008 to 31.10.2010
* 1 to 7 full paying guests: 1 tour guide / pilot: discounted guide rates
* 8 or more full paying guests: 2 tour guides / pilots: discounted guide rates

International Tour leaders pay full guest rates unless in possession of a Namibian work permit. A copy of the work permit is required to qualify for tour guide discounts.

Award-winning Etusis Lodge, amid the Otjipatera Mountains, north of Karibib offers farmstead hospitality, an exceptional range of activities and a choice of accommodation to suite everyone from adventurers to families.

Award-winning Etusis Lodge, amid the Otjipatera Mountains, north of Karibib offers farmstead hospitality, an exceptional range of activities and a choice of accommodation to suite everyone from adventurers to families.

Travellers do not have to leave Etusis' nature reserve to find the Namibian experiences they seek. Game walks, mountain hiking, horse riding and challenging rock climbs keep travellers active. Game drives and other activities give travellers the opportunity to see a wide variety of species.

Award-winning Etusis Lodge, amid the Otjipatera Mountains, north of Karibib offers farmstead hospitality, an exceptional range of activities and a choice of accommodation to suite everyone from adventurers to families.

Travellers do not have to leave Etusis' nature reserve to find the Namibian experiences they seek. Game walks, mountain hiking, horse riding and challenging rock climbs keep travellers active. Game drives and other activities give travellers the opportunity to see a wide variety of species.

Travellers have a choice of chalets or spacious luxury tents on platforms. For those who truly want to experience an African farm, the farmhouse can be rented for a week.

What makes Etusis Lodge special is that it is actually a working farm. Guests are welcomed with farmhouse hospitality. Food is grown naturally and prepared in the farm kitchen. And the management of the lodge loves and appreciates the land as much as its guests.