This Damaraland lodge in Namibia offers a wide variety of activities like 4x4 trips, mountain hiking, rock climbing, game drives, horseback riding, balloon trips, collecting minerals and day-excursions in Etusis.
Farm excursions on the Etusis farm and its surrounds is taken in the early morning, before noon, or at sunset. The 2-hour guided excursion focuses on the geology, fauna and flora of the region.
Horse Riding in Etusis Wildlife Reserve
Etusis Lodge offers fantastic horse riding excursions that are adjusted based on the riders skill level and the terrain. The reliable and calm Basoth horses let you explore the rocky mountain terrain and scenic splendour of Etusis Wildlife Reserve.
There are also options for families or couples which allows for those who wish to ride and others to walk.
Hiking Trails
Hiking trails are approximately 30Km (18.6 miles) long and only suitable for the more experienced hiker, although there are several shortcuts. You are strongly advised to take sufficient water, a packed lunch and a radio telephone. The initial 23Km (14.2 miles) is a relatively flat Savannah. At Etusis Lodge in Namibia, there is a good chance that you will catch sightings of Kudu, Oryx, Blesbok, Springbok, Warthog, Steenbok, Bat-eared Fox, Surikate and many different kinds of birds.
Etusis Lodge's climbing site stands out amongst all the other popular climbing destinations with a rock-type that is different to the regular granite at Spitzkoppe or Erongo. Etusis Lodge in Damaraland, Namibia, has a very good quality red quartzite. A rock formed from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone and is a fine place for the climber wanting to practice his skills.
