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Okonjima Bush Suite

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The Okonjima Bush Suite, overlooking a waterhole, nestled in the open Acacia thornveld with the sandstone Omboroko Mountains in the background, is situated in a secluded wilderness area approximately 3,5km from Okonjima Main Camp and 500m from Okonjima Bush Camp. The Okonjima Bush Suite is only bookable as a whole unit - the rooms are not rented to separate parties.

The Bush Suite consists of 2 separate, private, en-suite bedrooms under a magnificent thatched roof, which together can accommodate a family or small group of 4 a chef-designed kitchen, with wine and soft drink coolers, both gas and electrical cooking facilities and an endless supply of ice from a double door refrigerator.

The living space boasts a spacious lounge, a dining area under-roof or outside under natural shade and an open, wood-burning fireplace. There is also a uniquely designed pool (13 metres in length).

The bedrooms have high roofs with fans, air-conditioning and when needed, heating facilities. Each room has 2 Queen-size beds, of which one can be wheeled outside onto the terraces, for a night under the stars! The doorways have an elegant but practical, ‘roll-down’ canvas partitioning that contains heavy-duty gauze screens; on either side, 2 large glass-panelled windows enhance your 180 degree vista. The zip-fastened, secure, tent-style canvassing not only provides sufficient light, but also contributes to the impression of living in the wild by delivering the audible ambience of your surroundings, while still maintaining a degree of comfort and safety. Each bathroom has both an inside shower and a spectacular, outside bush-shower, together with a beautiful, colonial, bath-with-a-view. Each bedroom has a Wi-Fi or dial-up, internet connection with ample work space

A personal host / hostess and chef attend to your needs whilst you enjoy the exclusive guide and game-drive vehicle, thus setting the leisurely pace that bests your family or small group of friends, during your stay at OKONJIMA’S unique Bush Suite.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 1 unit (2 bedrooms) Check in time: 12.00 Check out time: 10.00 Hotel / Lodge Facilities Room Facilities Children Restaurant Fitness Centre Swimming Pool Laundry Service Non Smoking Rooms Spa Lounge Disabled Access Internet Secure parking En-suite bathroom Television Telephone Room Service Mini Bar Air- Conditioning Fan Mosquito Nets Tea / Coffee Making In room safe High Chairs Cot Babysitting

Accommodation near Otjiwarongo Other Accommodation Mount Etjo Okonjima Bush Camp Okonjima Main Lodge

Activities -

• Cheetahs - Visit the Africat Project area and meet some of the cheetah or accompany our guides as they monitor the progress of the cheetahs in the Tusk Rehabilitation camp. Okonjima is home to over forty cheetahs, many of whom were separated from their mothers before they learnt how to survive on their own. The Rehabilitation Camp will give these cheetahs an opportunity to learn survival skills such as hunting in a closely monitored environment. Successful cheetahs will be relocated to parks and game farms.
• Cheetah Tracking on Foot - Cheetahs within the rehabilitation are radio tracked on foot, sightings of the cats is not guaranteed.
• Leopards - Wild leopards are fed every night and guests can observe these secretive predators from the safety of a hide. Okonjima is also the site of a leopard monitoring project with the resident leopard collared and tracked to determine the number of leopard in the area, their movements and activities. This information will be used to better understand leopard found on Namibian farmland and reduce the conflict between leopards and farmers.
• Lion - Okonjima has three tame lions - Matata, Tambo and Tessie. Born in captivity, the lions have become part of the Okonjima family and the pride has three lion and five human members. The lions can usually be seen most mornings before trails leave the lodge
• Bushman Trail - Catch a glimpse of a day in the life of a bushman. Learn how the bushman made rope, fire and traps and lived in harmony with nature.
• Mountain Walk - For the energetic, early-riser, we offer a guided mountain walk which includes identification of animal spoor, information on the local people and spectacular views
• Bird Watching - Over 300 bird species have been identified at Okonjima. Two spacious hides are within walking distance of the lodge and we now offer a hide situated at a recently established vulture restaurant a short drive from the lodge.
• Walks and Trails - A variety of walks ranging in difficulty from easy to quite strenuous are available. The sundowner walk is usually done in the evening after the cheetah activity and is a favourite with many of our guests.
• Night Hide - Ever wondered what those noises are at night. Guests can choose after dinner to visit a hide and observe nocturnal animals such as honey badger and porcupine as they go about their business.

Rate - valid from 1 January 2007 - 31 December 2008

Full Board (FB) - includes activities

Rates start from N$4 500 per person sharing per night. And are dependant on number of guests in your party (max 4) and room configuration

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Other

Because of the dangerous animals such as lion, leopard and cheetah, we regrettably do not allow children under the age of eight as we cannot guarantee their safety.

Directions

Take the B1 north from Windhoek, the Okonjima Bush Suite turning is on the left 50km south of Otjiwarongo. The lodge is a further 24km along this road, follow the signs.