The Western side of Etosha National Park has recently been opened to the public. Provided you book a night (or two, or three...) at NWR's brand-new Dolomite Camp. That being said, the lodge itself is worth every minute of the long drive from Windhoek. And what a beautiful place it is. I suggest you skip the long drive from Okaukuejo and enter Etosha from Galton gate right into the mountainous part of the park. Dolomite is build around the slopes of one of the hills with commanding views over the flat expanse below. Brace yourself for amazing vistas from almost any point on the property.
Let the sun wake you up while it comes shining in through the wood-and-glass concertina doors that open onto your small private balcony. All about your chalet is high-quality, natural materials and attention to detail. Think wood, wood, wood. But without the polished kitsch you have become so used to in other establishments. Interior designer Heidrun Diekmann has done a magnificient job. I especially love the communal lounge area, which is housed in a separate, spacious hut. Huge armchairs and cushions invite you to grab a good novel (or a copy of National Geographic from the extensive NG library stacked on one of the shelves) and read the day away with the grandest of panoramas when you look up from your book. Or you take a dip in the sparkling infinity pool with the same amazing view. Pure bliss.
The food is pretty good and the people are friendly, too. If only the service was as stunning as the rest...
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