Luxury Lodges · Ongava Private Game Reserve, Namibia
Ongava Lodge
Overview
Ongava Lodge is one of Namibia’s premier lodges on one of the country’s most important private game reserves.
The well-established Ongava Lodge is situated in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Placed as it is close to the top of a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, the vantage point is beautiful and overlooks a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond.
Ongava Lodge offers luxury accommodation in 14 rock-and-thatch en-suite chalets. There are impressive views over the camp’s waterhole from the main lounge and dining areas and there is also an inviting pool to cool off in the heat of the day. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch or on the dining deck under the stars.
Activities include game drives into Etosha, spending time in the camp hide, and nature drives and walks on the reserve. Ongava has resident white and black rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.
Unique Selling Points
· Set on a hill with a beautiful vantage point overlooking miles of African scenery, 30 000-hectare private reserve with convenient access into Etosha National Park
· Well-placed hide to look onto the productive waterhole near camp
· Monitoring the black-faced impala, and reserve has high densities of big game including lion, white and black rhino and plains game
Suites & Rates
Choose how you stay
Family Chalet
There is one family unit available, which consists of 2 bedrooms. Each unit / bedroom has two three quarter beds and their own en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, shower and double hand basin. The...
Standard Chalet(s)
There are thirteen standard chalets, each with 2 twin three quarter beds.
Details
Good to know
Accommodation & amenities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Languages spoken
Afrikaans, English
Ideal for
Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Rhino Tracking, Walks (Guided)
Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Property facilities
Bar, Chapel, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
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Activities
What you can do
Ongava Information System and Visitor Centre
Guests can interface with science and research across the Ongava Game Reserve and part of this experience is an immersion into the world of natural history and science at the new Ongava Visitor Centre. With dozens of in-depth displays that feature information on the geology, animals, plants and ecological functioning of this fascinating region, guests are encouraged to meander through the self-guided exhibition area.
Ongava Lodge - Camp Hide
The hide is a fantastic place to relax and while the hours away up close and personal with wildlife slaking its thirst at the camp waterhole. This arid environment where little water occurs makes this a popular drinking spot for game.
Ongava Lodge - Excursions into Etosha National Park
Full- or half-day guided morning game drives in the Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area (with a packed lunch on full day). See the massive saltpan as well as the perennial springs that provide the water required by the Park’s high-density big game population, including its elephant population. Private vehicles can be booked at an extra cost (subject to availability).
Ongava Lodge - Game drives on Ongava Game Reserve
Guided afternoon/evening game drives take place on the private Ongava Game Reserve. The reserve is famed for its population of rhino as well as lion and other game such as antelope, including endemic black-faced impala. Private vehicles can be booked at an extra cost (subject to availability).
Ongava Lodge - Guided Nature Walks
Offered seasonally and subject to an available walking guide, nature walks through the area take in the abundant array of life, small and large; with a chance of potentially approaching white rhino.
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