Ongava Lodge
Etosha - Namibia
Ongava Lodge is situated on the 35,000ha Ongava Private Game Reserve which shares a common border with Etosha National Park. This location makes it a perfect destination in it's own right and self-drive tourists can use Ongava as a base for day trips into Etosha. An added advantage over the park is that walking safaris and night drives are conducted on Ongava's own private game reserve.
The lodge is set close to the top of a hill with wonderful views across the plains and 2 productive waterholes below. Many of Ongava's guests take advantage of the abundant Namibian wildlife and beautiful location and stay for 2 or 3 nights. The lodge is ideal for those on a fly-drive itinerary around Namibia, and offers excellent facilities and activities.
All of the 12 chalets have been attractively built out of brick, rock and thatch. Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, bath, shower and double hand basins. Air-conditioning, overhead fans, mosquito nets fitted to the windows, a tea/coffee station and an in-room safe are standard. Glass fronted doors lead you onto a private, covered verandah, overlooking the bush.
Outdoor dining under the stars, whilst viewing game drinking at the waterhole, is something never to be forgotten. A buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, can be served in the restaurant under thatch, or in the split-level lounge or dining room. Both have an outstanding view of the camp's waterhole. There is also a swimming pool and a large curio shop, stocking a good selection of African gifts and branded safari clothing.
Large herds of plains game concentrate around the waterholes in the dry season, including elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, springbok, oryx, kudu and the diminutive Damara Dik-Dik.
Local specials of Namibian birds include the Short-toed Rockthrush, Hautlaub's Francolin, Rockrunner, Ruppells Parrot, White-tailed Shrike and Chestnut Weaver. Ostrich and raptors are also in abundance.
At Ongava Game Reserve, you have an excellent opportunity to view black and white rhino. For those who enjoy close wildlife encounters, tracking white rhino on foot with an armed guide is a highlight not to be missed.
Ongava Lodge is a first choice, for the luxurious, safari experience.
There is a also a private air-strip, with a pick-up and drop off service for Ongava Lodge guests.
- Game drives Ongava
- Customized open-topped safari vehicles enhance your game viewing around Onguma Reserve.
- Game drives Etosha National Park
- Full or half-day 4WD safaris into Etosha National Park can be organized. These centre around drives and waterholes close to Okaukuejo Restcamp.
- Guided walking safaris
- Trained and armed guides will lead you through reserve with the focus being on tracking white rhino. Many other mammals will be encountered along the way.
- Night drives
- The appearance of nocturnal creatures at night is a completely different experience.
- Photography
- There is a hide and nearby waterhole located near the camp present numerous photographic opportunities.
Ongava Lodge is situated close to the Andersson Gate entrance to Etosha (south of Okaukuejo) on the C38
Anderssons Camp
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Dolomite Camp
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Etosha Safari Lodge
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Halali
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Hobatere Lodge
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Little Ongava
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Okaukuejo
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Olifantsrus Campsite
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Ongava Lodge
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Ongava Tented Camp
On the same property as Ongava Lodge, but offering a more traditional tented safari style experience
Toshari Lodge
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Vreugde Guest Farm
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