Halali Resort in Etosha National Park: Power restored, but ruel Remains unavailable!

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned operator of tourism facilities within Namibia’s protected areas, has confirmed that the recent extreme rainfall in Etosha National Park led to a power outage at Halali Resort. As a result, all booked-in guests were accommodated at Okaukuejo Resort and Namutoni Resort at no additional cost. Fortunately, power was fully restored on 27 March 2025. However, fuel remains unavailable at both Halali Resort and Okaukuejo Resort at this time.

Centrally located within Etosha National Park, Halali Resort is the perfect base for exploring Namibia's world-renowned wildlife sanctuary. Situated between Okaukuejo Resort and Namutoni Resort, the resort is nestled at the foot of a dolomite hill, surrounded by Mopane trees, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat.

Halali Resort provides a variety of accommodation options to suit different travel styles and budgets:

• Double Rooms – Comfortable en-suite rooms with air conditioning.
• Bush Chalets – Available in one- and two-bedroom configurations, perfect for families or small groups.
• Family Chalets – Spacious, self-catering units with private braai (barbecue) areas.
• Honeymoon Chalets – Featuring private gardens and jacuzzis for a luxurious escape.
• Campsites – Equipped with electricity, water, and braai facilities, ideal for those seeking a closer connection with nature.

Despite the recent challenges, Halali Resort in Etosha National Park remains a top destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The resort’s floodlit waterhole offers exceptional game-viewing opportunities, especially at night, when elephants, rhinos, and big cats frequently visit.

Coronavirus lockdown: Namibia Wildlife Resorts has done some renovations at two of its Resorts in Etosha National Park!

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has been using the coronavirus lockdown in Namibia to do some renovations at two of its five resorts in Etosha National Park. Due to the absence of tourists, NWR saw the opportunity to fast-track the work it had begun before the Government of Namibia introduced travel resrictions. 

At Okaukuejo Resort, located 17 km from the southern entrance of Etosha National Park, the campsite ablution and field kitchen have been renovated. At Halali Resort, which is located halfway between Okaukuejo Resort and Namutoni Resort in Etosha National Park, attention has been placed on improving the look and feel of the resort