Described as probably the top wildlife observation hide in Southern Africa, the waterhole just outside the camp brings the animals up close to be viewed safely from the dual-level lookout hut with glass windows – perfect for game viewing, especially in cold and windy weather.
An elevated wooden pathway leads you over the fence and into the beautiful and modern dual-level lookout hut – built outside the fence surrounding the camp, but providing an incredibly special place from which the bountiful wild animals of Etosha western wild side can be viewed on eye level.
The lookout point is open 24-hours a day and is the perfect place to sit – even on a cold and windy day - because the waterhole is also lit up at night.
Being safely just on the other side of the massive glass windows, you can almost interact with the wildlife drinking at the life-sustaining waterhole.
The beautiful dual-level hut provides a lookout over the artificial waterhole
right next to the camp. It is easy to walk up the wooden walkway to the
elevated space with a magnificent view over the animals drinking water.
Or go down the stairs to sit at eye level with the animals while they are
drinking and playing in the water.
The interpretation centre/museum at Olifantsrus (then name meaning elephant’s rest) on the western side of Etosha National Park, will show you the full, sad story of the history of this camp.
The sensitivity of the eco system and our responsibilities around management of the habitat of all the animals, is clearly explained. The story of what this site was used for before the western part of Etosha was opened to the public, is depicted in pictures and descriptions.
They say elephants never forget and always return to the graves of their ancestors. This camp is a reminder that neither should we forget what man does to the animals entrusted to our care and how far our responsibilities stretch and should be managed.
This western part of Etosha hasn’t always been open to the general public, so taking a game drive along these routes brings you to an untouched wilderness area.
Fewer vehicles will be seen on the roads and the animals come from far and wide – walking through the dust towards the waterhole.
Viewings of rare and shy species of animals, including the black rhino
and black-faced impala might make a visit to this quiet part of Etosha worth
your while.