The perfect view

The Etosha Safari Lodge is one of the four finalists in the Responsible Tourism Awards (RTA) for 2017. The Etosha Safari Lodge is one of the Gondwana Collection's finest, and is situated about 10 kilometres from Andersson Gate, the southern entrance to Etosha National Park. Built on top of a hill, overlooking vast areas of African bush, Etosha Safari Lodge offers lavish views and is well known for its spectacular sunsets. Built with a tinge of a colonial feel bringing back the days of Livingstone, the lodge is impressive. With its 60 double rooms, five family rooms, and six guide rooms, they seem to have endless space to accommodate people. The architecture seems to work itself into the surroundings, as if it has always been here. Yet despite all this accommodation, it doesn't seem to ever feel busy, even when it is fully booked. The rooms are placed apart in such a way that you really do feel you have privacy. The lodge has three different swimming areas, situated in such a way that they are within easy reach of any chalet.What is really impressive about the lodge is the effort that has been placed on reducing the lodge's ecological footprint. All waste is meticulously recycled. All grey water is used for their gardens (they even have a herb tunnel), and all their cleaning agents are eco-friendly. They regularly track their water and electricity to keep their usage down. The lodge lives by the reduce, reuse, recycle principles, and it shows. They decrease energy usage by lighting the place up with yellow enviro-friendly bulbs (insect repellent) and make abundant use of solar consoles, which give the place a warm and magical atmosphere. In addition to the lodge, Etosha Safari Camp, is situated two kilometres away, where guests can visit the very popular Oshebeena Bar and get an authentic Namibian experience. The bar is set in a shebeen style, and can keep you busy for days just reading all the quirky signs and shebeen names across Namibia.The other three finalists of the RTA are Ongava Tented Camp, Jackalberry Lodge, and Wilderness Safaris' Hoanib Skeleton Coast.The winner will be announced at the official opening of the Namibia Tourism Expo on 31 May. STAFF REPORTER

The perfect view

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