- Location: Adjoining Mushara Lodge, 8 km from Von Lindequist Gate, Etosha’s eastern entrance
- Property size: 2 exclusive villas, each 140 m² with a private plunge pool and sala deck
- From: NAD 14,200 per villa per night, dinner, bed & breakfast (2026 shoulder season, VAT and bed levy included)
- Children: 12 years and older only (adult rates apply)
- Best for: Couples who want privacy, a private plunge pool and — on the inclusive rate — a private Etosha vehicle
Villa Mushara is the exclusive tier of the Mushara Collection: just two villas adjoining Mushara Lodge, 8 km from Von Lindequist Gate. Each villa is 140 m² of living space with its own plunge pool and loungers, a shaded sala deck, a private library, mini bar and air conditioning — a genuine retreat rather than a suite category.
The fully-inclusive rate is the quiet headline: it includes private, villa-exclusive morning and afternoon game drives into Etosha — your own vehicle and guide, without paying a lodge-flagship premium for it.
Why stay at Villa Mushara
- Two villas, not twenty. The most private address in the Mushara Collection — and among the most private anywhere on the eastern side.
- A private Etosha vehicle, included. On the FI rate, AM and PM game drives into the park are villa-exclusive — you set the pace, the stops and the turnaround time.
- 140 m² plus a plunge pool. Space, shade, water and a library — built for the afternoon between game drives.
- Eight kilometres from the gate — among the closest luxury addresses to Von Lindequist.
Accommodation at Villa Mushara
Each of the two villas: 140 m² of living space, private plunge pool with loungers, sala lounging deck, private library, mini bar, air conditioning — and small flourishes like the silver candle snuffer in the en-suite bathroom. Meals are served at Mushara Lodge next door. Children from 12 years, at adult rates.
Activities from Villa Mushara
- Private villa-exclusive AM & PM Etosha game drives — included on the fully-inclusive rate.
- Scheduled drives (NAD 1,500 per person from 1 April 2026, park fees included) or private drives (NAD 11,600 per vehicle) on the DBB rate.
- Self-drive — the gate is 8 km away; lunch packs available.
Villa Mushara rates (2026)
| Basis (per villa) | 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2026 | 1 Jul – 31 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner, bed & breakfast — double | NAD 14,200 | NAD 15,400 |
| Dinner, bed & breakfast — single | NAD 9,300 | NAD 10,000 |
| Fully inclusive — double | NAD 20,800 | NAD 22,500 |
| Fully inclusive — single | NAD 13,600 | NAD 14,700 |
Rates are per villa per night including 15% VAT and 1% bed levy. Fully inclusive covers all meals, teas, coffees and cakes, the villa mini bar and standard bar, laundry, and the private AM & PM Etosha drives. 2027 rates are also published (DBB double from NAD 15,400 shoulder) — ask us for your season.
Published rates from the Mushara Collection’s official 2026 and 2027 rack-rate sheets. We confirm live availability and any specials when you enquire.
Who Villa Mushara suits
Couples marking an occasion, photographers who want a private vehicle without flagship-reserve pricing, and anyone who values a villa to themselves over lodge bustle. For perspective: the fully-inclusive villa at NAD 22,500 high-season covers two people with a private Etosha vehicle — while the premium reserves nearby price comparable exclusivity per person. The honest alternatives are Onguma Camp Kala for all-out luxury immersion and Mushara Lodge when the villa budget is better spent on extra nights.
Getting to Villa Mushara
The villas share the Mushara Lodge site: B1 to Tsumeb (~530 km from Windhoek), ~74 km further north, then left onto the C38 toward Namutoni — 8 km from Von Lindequist Gate. Fly-in guests use the collection’s 1,400 m airstrip or Mokuti’s, with complimentary transfers. GPS: S 18° 46′ 698″ E 17° 7′ 170″.
Frequently asked questions about Villa Mushara
What makes Villa Mushara different from a suite at a lodge?
Autonomy. Each villa is a free-standing 140 m² residence with its own plunge pool and sala, and on the fully-inclusive rate your Etosha game drives are villa-exclusive — a private vehicle and guide for just your party, morning and afternoon.
Where are meals served?
At Mushara Lodge, which the villas adjoin — the villas are a residence tier of the lodge rather than a separate camp with its own kitchen. In practice it is a two-minute walk to dinner.
Are children allowed?
From 12 years, at adult rates. Younger families are directed to Mushara Bush Camp, the collection’s dedicated family property.
Is the fully-inclusive rate worth it?
If you want the private vehicle, yes: the FI premium over DBB (NAD 6,600–7,100 per villa) is well below the cost of booking two private drives separately (NAD 11,600 per vehicle each), and it adds all meals, the mini bar and laundry besides.
How far in advance should I book?
There are only two villas — for July–October dates treat them like sole-use property: 9–12 months ahead. Shoulder season is kinder.
Check availability at Villa Mushara
We are an independent Namibian booking agent and confirm Mushara reservations directly with the collection, at no extra cost to you. Send your dates below and we reply within one business day (Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00 CAT) with live availability and one clear recommendation.
Explore more
- The Mushara Collection: all four properties compared
- Mushara Lodge, next door
- Onguma Camp Kala — the eastern side’s luxury benchmark
- Staying inside vs outside Etosha
- Etosha gate times & entry fees
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