ETUSIS LODGE is situated in the Etusis Nature Reserve which covers more than 12,000 hectares. It is approximately 2 hours of driving from the cities of Windhoek and Swakopmund.

Hiking on marked tracks This trail is approximately 30 km long and really only suitable for the more experienced hiker, although there are several shortcuts described under different letters. Should you choose this trail, it is strongly advised that you take sufficient water, a packed lunch and a radio telephone, as well as keys for the rest huts on the way.
The initial 23 km are relatively flat Savannah. There is a good chance that you will catch sightings on this route of Kudu, Oryx, Blesbok, Springbok, Warthog, Steenbok, Bat-eared fox, Surikate and many different kinds of birds. Further on the trail leads through a valley between the white marble hills and the red Otjipatera mountain range, where the Hartmann's mountain zebra, the Klipspringer, Rock dassies and Chacma baboons roam. Kudu and Impala are also a frequent sight.

Mountain climbing The Etusis Lodge has recently opened its doors to Rock Climbing. Host climbing site stands out amongst all the other popular climbing destinations with a rock-type that is different to the regular granite at e.g. Spitzkoppe or Erongo. Etusis has a very good quality red quartzite and is a fine place for the trad climber wanting to practice his skills. The Etusis Game Reserve is also ideally situated 19 kilometers south west from the town of Karibib on route from Windhoek to the Spitzkoppe mountain. Etusis has a rustic but comfortable mountain hut overlooking a river with rock pools where game come s to drink. It is only a 5 minute walk to the climbing rock face. Meals are supplied from the Lodge upon request on a daily basis at a very reasonable rate. Sleeping facilities are 2 double bunk beds with mattresses in a single room. The hut has a (cold) shower, toilet, braai facilities, table and chairs.
This hut is particularly appealing for the self-drive climber/s.

Rock climbing, collecting minerals, flying staring kits, table tennis, playing billiards, game drives in horse, carriages, day excursions in lodge's hired cars, excursion flights from own landing  strip (advance booking required), target shooting with: crossbow bow  air gun catapult, star watching by telescope, mountain biking, excursions on horsebacks, game drives in 4x4 cars, swimming and relaxing at the pool, laser traps shooting