Mushara News Archive 2007
December 2007
The Mushara Outpost is open! December 2007 saw the doors open at The Mushara Outpost, a small tented camp accommodating just 16 guests on the bank of a dry riverbed within the Mushara property. The Outpost will appeal to those who enjoy stylish safari camps tucked away in the bush.
Each en-suite tent is built on a wooden deck (1.5 metres high) providing great views into the surrounding bush and raised walkways connect the tents to the main area. The tents have solid glass windows and doors with integral fly-screens to keep some of the smaller local residents outside. For the hottest days, Marc has fitted air-conditioning.
The Outpost's cool main area is built in the style of an old farm house with high walls, corrugated iron roof with a large wrap around veranda offering plenty of shade. Marc and Mariza Pampe want to create the feeling of a well lived in house - friendly, warm, extremely comfortable with a homely atmosphere.
2008 rack rates for the Outpost will start at N$ 1100.00 pp sharing, incl. DBB, afternoon cake, coffee and tea. This is exceptionally good value for money!
The first images of Mushara Outpost can be found on the gallery page here.
September 2007
Honeymoons
Africa is always a popular destination for honeymooners. But why not go one step further and hold your entire wedding there. Mushara has held weddings in the last 12 months offering the happy couples' unique wedding days. Each package is completely tailormade with options for small intimate occasions or a ceremony with all family and friends.
June 2007
I feel compelled to tell you how wondrous Mushara Villa was. Happily, we were there for 4 nights, as it was far and away the highlight, in terms of accommodation, of our trip. Pure luxury, with thought given to decor, comfort and every little convenience. We had our own vehicle and driver. Superb food and wines, extra-friendly and courteous management and staff. All in all, a delightful experience. Mr & Mrs Gilbert
Solid gold game drive! Game viewing in Etosha has been superb over the last two months. The low rainfall has helped prevent game from dispersing into the park. Guests at Mushara recently experienced an amazing afternoon drive with their guide, Abraham. On entering the Park through the Von Lindquist gate, guests first saw female leopard with her cub on an Impala kill just past the first water hole at Klein Namutoni. From there on, 12 elephants were spotted at Chodop, 7 lions with cubs at Kalkheuwel, 1 Black Rhino between Ngobib and Kalkheuwel finishing with 4 White Rhino at Ngobib.
Not bad for an afternoon in the Park!
May 2007
Rising costs puts Mushara ahead, again. With the recently announced rate increases for accommodation inside Etosha National Park, Mushara Lodge, Villas and the new Outpost (opening in December), the long standing reputation of value for money at Mushara is emphasised further. Family managed operations of this calibre are a rare thing and in Eastern Etosha, Mushara is unique.
With the Centenary of Etosha this year, Mushara offers great options for all budgets. Plus with the new carefully located family room, Marc and Mariza have helped make Etosha a family friendly destination.
April 2007
The Mushara Outpost. December 2007 will see the doors open at The Mushara Outpost, a small tented camp accommodating just 16 guests on the bank of a dry riverbed within the Mushara property. The Outpost will appeal to those who enjoy traditional safari camps tucked away in the bush.
Each en-suite tent is built on a wooden deck (1.5 metres high) providing great views into the surrounding bush and raised walkways connect the tents to the main area. The tents have solid glass windows and doors with integral fly-screens to keep some of the smaller local residents outside. For the hottest days, Marc has fitted air-conditioning.
The Outpost's main area is built in the style of an old farm house with tall walls, corrugated iron roof with a large wrap around veranda offering plenty of shade. Marc and Mariza Pampe want to create the feeling of a well lived in house - friendly, warm, extremely comfortable with a homely atmosphere.
Rack rates for the Outpost will start at N$ 1100.00 pp sharing, incl. DBB, afternoon cake, coffee and tea.
March 07
New Family Unit for 2007. Mushara has expanded its capabilities for dealing with families travelling with young children. Marc and Mariza Pampe have redesigned and redecorated their Manager’s House. The design has been overseen by the same team that worked on the Villas and the re-vamp of the main Lodge. The family unit will be open from June 1st 2007.
Facilities will include: Baby cot & prams for very young children, children’s toys, satellite TV, mains electricity, air con, writing desk, mini bar/fridge, coffee station, mosquito net, telephone, plug outlets, private veranda. Guests can be served dinner in their room if the main dining room is full.
Rack Rates: N$3160.00 for four people sharing; N$510.00 per additional person.
Etosha Game Drive Highlights - Python 1 : Jackal 0 Mushara’s innovative game drive radio network, established earlier this month, is producing excellent results. Game sighting highlights are now co-ordinated and controlled preventing overcrowding.
Exceptional recent sightings include a rock python ingesting an unfortunate jackal in Etosha as well as numerous elephants and lions near Fischer’s Pan.