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Epacha Game Lodge and Spa
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Main points
- 18 chalets & Presidential Villa (4 x luxury twin & 1 x luxury double)
- N$ 2,580 – N$ 4,080 Per Person Sharing
- DBB / FB
- About 60 km from the Andersson Gate of the Etosha National Park
- 21,000 ha private game reserve with endangered sable antelope & black rhino
- Activities include game viewing in Etosha & Epacha Game Reserve, clay pigon shooting and night drives.
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Advisory
- Suitable for children
- Suitable for the aged
- Not suitable for the disabled
- Check lodge access road condition October – April (refer to local operator)
- During the rainy season, a 4x4 vehicle is recommended due to potential wash-aways.
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 Consultants' information
* Located on the 21,000 ha Private Epacha Game Reserve, home to game such as black rhino, Sable antelope, springbok, giraffe and zebra.
* Located near to the Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)
* Spa with beauty & wellness treatments
* Activities include guided game drives into Etosha and on the Epacha Game Reserve, night drives, clay pigon shooting and guided walking trails
* Conference Facilities
* Grass and bush savannah
* Mopani trees are the dominate species in the area
* Floodlit waterhole & viewing deck
* Walking trails on the 21,000 ha private Epacha Game Reserve
18 guest chalets consisting of:
12 x twin chalets
6 x double chalets
4 x guide rooms
The brick and thatched chalets are about 20 meters apart
* Cobbled and wooden walkways between chalets and to central complex
* Golf cart service between chalets and central complex
* En suite bathroom with bath, double basin and toilet
* Additional outdoor shower
* Personal balcony
* Air-conditioning, heating and room fan
* Tea and coffee station
* Telephone
* Mini-bar,
* Room safe
* 230 volt AC power & RSA 3 pin plugs
* Room service: 06h00 – 22h00
* Laundry service available on request
The Epacha Presidential Villa, is a double story buidling offering:
4 x luxury twin rooms
1 x luxury double
All rooms have:
* En suite bathroom with bath, double basin and toilet
* Private balcony
* Air-conditioning and heating
* Tea and coffee station
* Telephone
* Mini-bar,
* Room safe
* 230 volt AC power & RSA 3 pin plugs
In addition the Presidential Villa offers:
* Private garden
* Private pool
* Lounge
* Dining area with kitchen
Facilities are located in a central complex
* Reception
* Restaurant with separate tables
* Outdoor dining area, seating around fire (boma)
* Lounge
* Cigar & Cognac lounge
* Internet room
* Curios Shop with curios & branded gear on sale
* Game viewing deck
* Rim flow pool with adjacent bar area & deck
* Spa
* Conference room
Spa Facilities
* Sauna
* Jacuzzi
* Steam room
* Thelaso room
* Open treatment area
* Infinity & splash pool
Treatments offered include:
* Massages such as
* Hydrotherapy
* Beauty treatment such as
* Anti-stress
* Detoxifying and revitalizing
* Remineralizing
* Firming for stomach or bust area
The Epacha conference room offers:
* Seating for 36 people cinema style
* Breakaways can use central lodge complex
* Dolby surround music system
* USB projector
* Pull-down screen
* Flip chart
* PA system
* Secretarial services & office equipment by prior arrangement
* Internet connectivity in the internet room
* Half day & full day game drives into Etosha
* AM & PM game drive on Epacha Game Reserve
* Night game drive on Epacha Game Reserve
* Sundowner drive on Epacha Game Reserve
* Guided game walks
* Clay pigeon shooting
Note: summer & winter departures for game drives depend on
times of sunset and sunrise. Enquire in advance if itinerary is time
sensitive.
Epacha has
* 3 X 9 seater game viewing vehicles
* 3 X 6 seater game viewing vehicles
* 2 X golf carts (transport to chalets)
* 1 X non-medical emergency vehicle
* Nouvelle Cuisine Namibienne – fusion of European and Namibian influences, but no ‘unusual’ ingredients
* Breakfast buffet and English breakfast
* Light lunches
* Dinner is four course set menu
* Breakfast and lunch packs on request
* Wine cellar
* Special dietary requirements on advance request
* Kosher & halaal available
* Room service: 06h00 – 22h00
* English
* German
* Afrikaans
* Visa
* Mastercard
* Diners Club
* Amex
Environmental Responsibility
Epacha Game Reserve participates in the rhino relocation programme.
Social Responsibility
Leading Lodges of Africa, the holding company, supports ClaSH, the Association for Children with Language, Hearing and Speech Impediments in Namibia. Find out more, here>>
Travel details
* During the dry season, the lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan.
* As a large part of the journey takes place on gravel roads, consultants should switch to an offroad vehicle during the rainy season (October to April).
* Travellers should enquire about the condition of the lodge access road at the lodge gate house, and if necessary request a transfer from the gate house to the lodge. All necessary transport is available on the lodge premises.
Etosha - Andersson Gate
Etosha (Andersson Gate) to Epacha Game Lodge is approx. 58 km
* From Andersson Gate follow the C38 to the D2695 turn-off (approx. 27 km)
* Turn right onto the D2695 and follow to the Epacha sign (approx. 27 km)
* Follow the lodge access road to Epacha Game Lodge (approx. 4 km)
The C38 is tar raod. The rest of the trip is gravel road
Omaruru
Omaruru to Epacha Game Lodge is approx. 302 km
* From Omaruru drive north east on the C33 to Otjiwarongo (approx. 135 km)
* From Otjiwarongo, drive north west on the C38 to Outjo (approx. 66 km)
* From Outjo continue on the C38 to the D2695 turn off (approx. 70 km)
* Turn left onto the D2695 and follow to the Epacha sign (approx. 27 km)
* Follow the lodge access road to Epacha Game Lodge (approx. 4 km)
The C33 and C38 are tar roads. The rest of the trip is gravel road
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein to Epacha Game Lodge is approx. 329 km
* From Twyfelfontein Drive the D3214 to the D2612 turn off (approx. 10 km)
* Turn left into the D2612 and drive to the C39 turn off (approx. 15 km)
* Turn right into the C38 and follow it to Khorixas (approx. 72 km)
* From Khorixas follow the C39 east to Outjo (approx. 131 km)
* From Outjo drive north on the C38 to the D2695 turn off (approx. 70 km)
* Turn left onto the D2695 and follow to the Epacha sign (approx. 27 km)
* Follow the lodge access road to Epacha Game Lodge (approx. 4 km)
The C39 from Khorixas to Outjo and the C38 are tar roads. The rest of the trip, inclusive the C39 from Twyfeldfontein to Khrixas is gravel road.
Opuwo
Opuwo to Epacha Game Lodge is approx. 352 km
* From Opuwo drive east on the C41 to the the C35 turn off (approx. 56 km)
* Turn right onto the C35 and drive to Kamanjab (approx. 187 km)
* From Kamanjab drive east on the C40 to the D3248 turn-off (approx. 4 km)
* Turn right onto the D3248 and drive to the D2671 turn off (approx. 30 km)
* Turn left onto the D2671 and drive to the D2695 turn off (approx. 6 km)
* Turn right onto the D2695 and follow to the Epacha sign (approx. 65 km)
* Follow the lodge access road to Epacha Game (approx. 4 km)
The C41, C35 and C40 are tar roads. The rest of the trip is gravel road.
Note: During rainy eason check road conditions of the D3248, D2671 and D2695. If these roads are in a bad condition drive as follows:
* From Kamanjab drive east on the C40 to the C38 turn off (approx. 155 km)
* Turn right into the C38 and drive to the D2695 turn off (approx. 61 km)
* Turn left onto the D2695 and follow to the Epacha sign (approx. 27 km)
* Follow the lodge access road to Epacha Game Lodge (approx. 4 km)
Waterberg Plateau Park
From Waterberg to Epacha Game Lodge is approx. 260 km
* From Waterberg take the D2512 to the C22 turn off (approx. 24 km)
* Turn right into the C22 and drive to the B1 turn off (approx. 41 km)
* Turn right into the B1 and drive to Otjiwarongo (approx. 28 km)
* From Otjiwarongo, drive north west on the C38 to Outjo (approx. 66 km)
* From Outjo continue on the C38 to the D2695 turn off (approx. 70 km)
* Turn left onto the D2695 and follow to the Epacha sign (approx. 27 km)
* Follow the lodge access road to Epacha Game Lodge (approx. 4 km)
The C22, B1 and C38 are tar roads. The rest of the trip is gravel road.
Windhoek
Windhoek to Epacha Game Lodge is approx. 404 km
* From Windhoek take the B1 via Okahandja to Otjiwarongo (approx. 237 km)
* From Otjiwarongo, drive north west on the C38 to Outjo (approx. 66 km)
* From Outjo continue on the C38 to the D2695 turn off (approx. 70 km)
* Turn left onto the D2695 and follow to the Epacha sign (approx. 27 km)
* Follow the lodge access road to Epacha Game Lodge (approx. 4 km)
The B1 and C38 are tar roads. The rest of the trip is gravel road.
Epacha Airstrip (FYEP)
South: 19 degrees 25’ 05”
East: 15 degrees 40’ 06"
Elevation: 3,600 feet
Length: 1,850 meter
Width: 20 meter
Surface: Hard gravel
Direction: 11/29
Epacha Game Lodge offers transfers by road or air from Windhoek
* By road – 4 hours 30 minutes
* By air – 1 hour 45 minutes
* During rainy season transfers from the Epacha Game Reserve entrance
gate to Epacha Game Lodge (approx. 4 km) is available when road
conditions are not good.
* Check in: 14h00
* Check out: 10h00
Rates & policies
| 01.11.2009 to 31.10.2011 |
DBB
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Full board
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Single pp
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N$ 3,540
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Single pp
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N$ 5,040
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Double pp
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N$ 2,580
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Double pp
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N$ 4,080
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Presidential Villa Full Board
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| 1 - 3 rooms occupied
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N$ 26,220 per group
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| 4 - 5 rooms occupied
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N$ 34,800 per group
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* DBB is on dinner, bed & breakfast basis only
* Full board is on lunch, dinner, bed & breakfast basis and includes:
- one guided walk,
- one game drive on Epacha Game Reserve per day and,
- subject to two nights accomms, one Etosha game drive.
* Rates incl. VAT and statutory NTB levy.
* Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed.
* Provisional bookings held until confirmation requested by other parties
* 30 days prior: 10%
* 30 – 21 days prior: 20%
* 20 – 7 days prior: 50%
* 7 and less prior: 100%
* Children under 3 years, sharing with 2 adults: Free
* Children 4 years to 11 years sharing with 2 adults: 50% of rack rate
* Children 12 years and older sharing with 2 adults: Full adult rate
* Babysitting services available.
Read the guidelines on child safety
* Epacha Game Lodge has 4 guide rooms
* 1 – 9 guests: One guide per group discounted rate
* 10 + guests: 1 guide free and 1 guide at discounted rate
* Above includes pilots and drivers.
Marketing descriptions
Just a short drive from the gate to Etosha, luxurious and indulgent Epacha Game Lodge & Spa lies on a 21,000 ha private haven for black rhino and endangered sable antelopes.
A short drive from the gate to Etosha National Park, Epacha Game Lodge & Spa lies on a 21,000 ha private game reserve which is a haven for black rhino and endangered sable antelopes.
Epacha combines luxury, indulgence and discovery. Guests can take part in game drives into Etosha or the private game reserve, watch for game at Epacha’s waterhole; relax in the library, cigar lounge or enjoy a cocktail in the bar beside the pool.
Just a short drive from the gate to Etosha National Park, Epacha Game Lodge & Spa lies on the 21,000 ha Epacha Private Game Reserve which is a haven for black rhino and endangered sable antelopes. Harking back to the age of Victorian explorers, Epacha combines turn-of-the-century elegance and personal indulgence with personalised safari luxury and adventure.
The 18 luxurious chalets consist of a spacious suite with en-suite bathroom, open-air shower, and private balcony with a breathtaking view across the private reserve and the Ondundonzondandana valley. All chalets are individually appointed with specially commissioned antique furnishings and stylishly decorated in subtle, relaxing colours.
Guests can take part in game drives into Etosha or on the massive Epacha Private Game Reserve, watch for game from a lounge overlooking Epacha’s private waterhole; relax in the library, cigar lounge or billiard room, or enjoy a cocktail in the bar on the pool deck.
Just a short drive from the gate to Etosha National Park, Epacha Presidential Villa lies on the 21,000 ha Epacha Private Game Reserve which is a haven for black rhino and endangered sable antelopes. Harking back to the age of Victorian explorers, Epacha Presidential Villa combines VIP privacy, turn-of-the-century elegance and personal indulgence with personalised safari luxury and adventure.
Consisting of a suite of 4 perfectly appointed private rooms serviced by a personal butler, and with a private pool, garden, dining room and kitchen, the private villa offers all the discreet comforts of personal seclusion combined with the wide range of activities of nearby Epacha Game Lodge..
Guests can take part in game drives into Etosha or on the Epacha Private Game Reserve, view game from a lounge overlooking Epacha’s private waterhole; relax in the library, cigar lounge or billiard room, or enjoy a cocktail in beside the private pool.
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