Ongava Lodge
Etosha - Namibia
Ongava Lodge is situated on the 35,000 hectare Ongava Private Game Reserve. It shares a common border with one of Africa's largest game parks, Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier game viewing destination. A perfect destination in it's own right, it is also an ideal place from which to base your activities when visiting Etosha.
The lodge is set close to the top of a hill with wonderful views across the plains. Take advantage of the magnificent views over the 2 waterholes and across the wide plains below.
There are 13 chalets and 1 family room, attractively built out of brick, rock and thatch. Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, bath, shower and double hand basins. There is air-conditioning, overhead fans, mosquito nets fitted to the windows, a tea/coffee station and an in-room safe. The rooms have glass fronted doors which lead out 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 bird 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
- both on Ongava's Reserve and in the Etosha National Park in 4 x 7-seater 4x4 safari vehicles
- Guided walks
- walk with an armed guide to track White Rhino on Ongava's Reserve
- Night drives
- an excellent opportunity to view nocturnal animals on the Ongava Reserve
- Hides
- sit quietly and let Ongava's animals come to you
Directions:
Ongava Lodge is situated close to the Andersson Gate entrance to Etosha (south of Okaukuejo) on the C38
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