Halali Rest Camp

The word Halali refers to the sound of a bugle or horn announcing the end of a days hunting, and I suppose the German soldiers that were posted here enjoyed the hunting until Governor Von Lindequist wisely declared the Etosha a game park and reserve. Halali is the newest of the camps in built the Etosha and was officially opened to tourists in 1967. It also has the largest swimming pool of the park camps. The facilities, like those of the other camps were completely refurbished in 2007, being the 100 years anniversary of the Etosha National Park.

Strategically located halfway between Okaukuejo and Namutoni, Halali is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees. A flood-lit waterhole which is viewed from an elevated vantage point provides exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day and into the night.Accommodation is provided in family chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms – all converted with large sliding doors to the outside, to allow visitors to experience and benefit from the peace and tranquility of the natural surroundings.

Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.

Accommodation at Halali is provided in the following units:

• Premier Bush Chalets – comfortably furnished with a queen sized bed, a private garden area and jacuzzi. Equipped with a fridge and tea-station.
• Family Chalet – secluded self catering units with two bedrooms, kitchenette and braai area.
• Bush Chalet (4 adults) – comfortable chalet with two bedrooms, bathroom and lounge area. Equipped with braai area (barbeque), fridge & tea station
• Bush Chalet (2 adults) – comfortable chalet with one bedroom, bathroom and living area with sliding door to a outside shaded braai area. Equipped with fridge & tea station.
• Double Room – Room with bathroom, fridge & tea-station. Shaded outside area.

Rates:

*Valid from June 2012 – October 2012

*Valid from November 2012 – June 2013

*Valid from July 2012 – October 2013

Camping: R200 per site (max 8 people) + R110 per person

Guided Drives: Morning and Afternoon: R500 pp

Night Drives: R600 pp

Facilities:

• 2 x family chalet (4 beds) with braai (barbeque area)
• 10 x bush chalet (2 rooms, 4 beds) with braai
• 10 x bush chalet (2 beds) with braai
• 39 x double rooms
• Camping
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Kiosk
• Shop
• Swimming pool
• Attractions & Activities:
• Flood-lit waterhole, Guided night drives, Guided morning and afternoon game drives, Nature walks within the camp

Waterholes:

Batia: A good waterhole for viewing plains animals. Blue wildebeest, springbok and elephant can be found here.

Charitsaub: Popular water hole with plains animals – springbok, gemsbok, plus cheetah

Goas: Lots of animals visit this water hole. Black faced impala, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, elephant, lion, zebra and birds of prey.

Helio: Small waterhole, but you can often find elephant and small game here.

Noniams: Better spending your time at Goas which is close by.

Nuamses: Close to the edge of the pan this water hole attracts plains animals and elephant.

Rietfontein: Very popular and large water hole frequented by springbok, elephant, lion along with nearly all the species found in the park, including leopard. It’s a little far from the road for photographers, but a must visit.

Salvadora: Popular water hole with plains animals – springbok, gemsbok,

Springbokfontein: Not very popular.

Sueda: Popular water hole with plains animals – springbok, gemsbok,