Immerse yourself in the wild at Hobatere Lodge, a serene lodge nestled within a national park. Enjoy game and wildlife viewing on site or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool with sun loungers. With free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and helpful staff praised by previous guests.
When visiting Kowares, Hobatere Lodge is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
All inclusive
All-inclusive room rates at Hobatere Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Safari
Wildlife viewing
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for NAD 60 for 30 minutes (rates may vary)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Hobatere Lodge Kowares
Hobatere Kowares
Hobatere
Hobatere Lodge Lodge
Hobatere Lodge Kowares
Hobatere Lodge Lodge Kowares
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Hobatere Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hobatere Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hobatere Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hobatere Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Hobatere Lodge and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Hobatere Lodge includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Hobatere Lodge also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Hobatere Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Hobatere Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
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Reviews
Hobatere Lodge Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Service staff
Food
Room
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
Lovely staff, nice location
Kerstin
Kerstin, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2026
Great little lodge near Etosha about one hour off the highway. ( roads could use some maintenance with a grader). Meals (2 of the 3 )were very good (steak fillet was excellent!!), pool refreshing and staff very attentive. Game was sparse, despite 2 game drives, which was a shame!
Star gazing spectacular!
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L, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
It was a spectacular stay in a spectacular environment. The service and the kindness of the staff was overwhelming. On top of it we watched a herd of elephants all over the day almost in front of our seats.
A hidden gem. Worth visiting every time again
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2022
We had a lovely time at Hobatere, the staff were outstanding, especially Nicco. The room was very clean, and eco friendly and the food was delicious. The only weak spot was the guiding - we went for a game drive and the guide was not knowledgeable and not interested in hearing what the guests wanted to see.
Janey
Janey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2025
Wir wurden mit einem Drink vor der Rezeption empfangen und die Zimmer schön hergerichtet.
Dora
Dora, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
Tolle Lodge am westlichen Teil des Etosha Parks. Einfache Einrichtung. Die 15km Zufahrt sind eine Herausforderung und sind besser mit einem 4x4 zu fahren.
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E, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2024
Il Lodge è datato e sembra non essere stato manutenzionato da tempo
Il personale è molto cortese ma non può rimediare ad una struttura datata e con pochissima manutenzione.
Il Game driver bravissimo (Brian)
ADOLFO
ADOLFO, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2024
Sehr freundliches Personal, aber die Unterkünfte sind schon ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen
Rüdiger
Rüdiger, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Merveilleux! Expérience Tree House inoubliable!
Nous y sommes restés une nuit, initialement prévu en lodge, nous avons finalement choisi d'opter pour la "Tree house" (cabane dans un arbre au milieu de la réserve mais tout en sécurité), une expérience inoubliable que nous recommandons! C'est une cabane de luxe avec un grande terrasse perchée à 5 mètres de hauteur où l'on dîne en amoureux face à un plan d'eau où viennent boire les animaux.
Cet établissement possède une immense réserve où il y a notamment des lions et lionnes, qui sont leurs animaux phares.
Le lieu est vraiment très beau car même sur l'immense terrasse de l'établissement (petit-déjeuner et dîner) on a une belle et grande vue sur des plans d'eau et un paysage de savane. Merveilleux.
Mention spéciale pour le personnel et sa manager qui ont été incroyablement efficaces et compétents, et tout particulièrement attentionnés avec nous.
Nous avons vraiment préférés "Hobatere Lodge" à sa petite soeur "Grootberg Lodge" qui se trouve dans les montagnes, où nous y avons également dormi. Le confort à Habatere est meilleur.
Nous espérons y revenir dans le futur.
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Merveilleux! Expérience Tree House inoubliable!
Nous y sommes restés une nuit, initialement prévu en lodge, nous avons finalement choisi d'opter à la réception pour la "Tree house" (cabane dans un arbre au milieu de la réserve mais tout en sécurité), une expérience inoubliable que nous recommandons! C'est une cabane de luxe avec un grande terrasse perchée à 5 mètres de hauteur où l'on dîne en amoureux face à un plan d'eau où viennent boire les animaux.
Cet établissement possède une immense réserve où il y a notamment des lions et lionnes, qui sont leurs animaux phares.
Le lieu est vraiment très beau car même sur l'immense terrasse de l'établissement (petit-déjeuner et dîner) on a une belle et grande vue sur des plans d'eau et un paysage de savane. Merveilleux.
Mention spéciale pour le personnel et sa manager qui ont été incroyablement efficaces et compétents, et tout particulièrement attentionnés avec nous.
Nous avons vraiment préférés "Hobatere Lodge" à sa petite soeur "Grootberg Lodge" qui se trouve dans les montagnes, où nous y avons également dormi. Le confort a Habatere est meilleur.
Nous espérons y revenir dans le futur.
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 8, 2024
L'accueil déplorable, l'unique souci du personnel était que nous remplissions au plus vite leurs registres et formulaires.
L'équipement de la chambre et de la salle d'eau : pas fonctionnel, en mauvais état et pas propre.
Le dîner très moyen, nous n'avons pas mangé le désert ( aucun choix ).
Le petit-déjeuner, servi en retard avec un service déplorable.
Eva
Eva, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2024
Tipp topp
René
René, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2023
Tolle Gegend nettes Personal mit schöner Atmosphäre
Sabine
Sabine, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2022
Aunque la reserva es bonita no vimos muchos animales y los que vimos fue desde lejos.
Jose Maria
Jose Maria, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2022
Schöne Unterkunft
Sehr schöne Unterkunft, sehr abgelegen ca. 16 km Offroad Anfahrt - sehr abenteuerlich, geräumige Bungalows, es können Pirschfahrten gebucht werden
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2022
The drive up to the lodge itself was breathtaking, then to see the surrounding views of the bar, restaurant & pool, my jaw dropped. We saw plenty of wildlife & the overall quality of rooms, food, facilities was 10/10. I wish i could have stayed longer.
I bit of advice would be to leave to gift shop open rather than me have to ask to browse, its likely a british thing haha but people may be more likely to purchase :)
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2021
Plastic is detrimental to the environment.. Plastic bottles shall be banned on all lodges as it is done at the Skeleton coast , Cape Cross, and most exclusive lodges in Etosha. Very disappointing to see that some lodges do not care for the planet.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2021
Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft der Mitarbeiter war hervorragend. Essen war sehr lecker.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2019
Perfect place to spot Lions
We saw Lions in the evening and the Morning! Perfect place to watch Lions.
The Lodge is also really nice, i torally recommend staying there! We werde camping all the other nights, but this view was totally worth the money.
Natalja
Natalja, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2019
Beautiful Lodge just outside Etosha National Park
Fantastic lodge in a beautiful reserve. Unlike other places where one guy gets rich, this place is community owned and all proceedings go back to locals. We were greeted overwhelmingly friendly and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we have a pleasant stay. On our last morning we were informed that lions made a kill right outside the lodge at the waterhole and were offered a FREE trip with the guides to to have a closer look. How hospitable is that? The guides are experienced and knowledgable and we enjoyed our game drives inside the beautiful Hobatere reserve as well as a full day round trip to Etosha (which is less pretty than the surrounding area of the lodge). Definitely stay here if you want proximity to Etosha but prefer not to stay in the mass tourist government lodges inside the park.
Marcin
Marcin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2019
Ottimo Lodge prima dell’Ethosha
Ottimo Lodge quasi davanti all’ingresso del parco Ethosha, bella la struttura con vista sulle pozze per gli animali. Da provare se siete in zona!
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2018
An excellent "wild" location Great facilities
An excellent location with great facilities pleasant capable staff and great food
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2018
Guter Ausgangspunkt, um Etosha West zu erkunden.
Gute Lodge, wo man Elefanten, Giraffen und Zebras direkt von der Terrasse aus beobachten konnte. Von der Teerstraße abenteuerliche 16 km bis zur Rezeption (halbe Stunde Fahrzeit einplanen).
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2018
Excellent : localisation (proche Etosha), dîner (feu de camp à côté), chambre, vue, game drive (respect des animaux, sécurité, nombreuses explications, chauffeur très sympathique), staff vraiment charmant.
Marine
Marine, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 11, 2018
Lodge noch ok, nicht jedoch im Verhältnis zum Preis