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Ongava Safari Lodge

Lodges near Etosha National Park

Ongava Lodge is one of the finest lodges in the Etosha area, Ongava Lodge is situated on the 35,000 hectare Ongava Private Game Reserve which shares a common border with Etosha National Park. Etosha is Namibia's premier game viewing destination and is one of Africa's largest game parks being nearly the size of Switzerland. Large herds of plains game concentrate around the waterholes in the dry season making for exciting game viewing. Species that can be seen year round include elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, springbok, oryx, kudu and the diminutive Damara Dik-Dik. Birdlife is also good with ostrich and raptors in abundance. Local specials include the Short-toed Rockthrush, Hautlaubs Francolin, Rockrunner, Ruppells Parrot, White-tailed Shrike and Chesnut Weaver. A highlight at Ongava is that it is one of the few private game reserves in Southern Africa where you have a chance of seeing both 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 Game reserve also has a good population of lion, eland, mountain zebra, black faced impala and a number of other antelope species.

Ongava Lodge is situated close to the top of a hill with wonderful views across the plains. Take advantage of the magnificent views over the waterhole and across the wide plains below from the split-level lounge, dining room and bar. Ongava Lodge has 10 chalets which are attractively built out of brick and thatch close to the top of a hill. All your comforts are taken care of. Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, bath, shower and double hand basins. There is air-conditioning in the rooms and overhead fans. 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. There is also a swimming pool and a large curio shop stocking a good selection of African gifts and branded safari clothing. As the lodge is built close to the top of a hill, there are several steps. If you can not climb steps, we suggest you book into Ongava Tented Camp.

If you're looking for a luxurious safari experience Ongava Lodge should definitely be your first choice accommodation while in the Etosha area. If you are looking for more rustic, but equally as luxurious accommodation have a look at the Ongava Tented Camp, for an even more exclusive experience visit Little Ongava.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 12 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 (pre-book) Room details: Private wooden viewing deck overlooking the reserve 220v electricity in the rooms Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room Hairdryer provided Camp Description: Situated close to the top of a hill with wonderful views across the plains Thatched roof covering the split-level lounge, dining room and bar View over waterhole Swimming pool Reception Steps at the lodge, so not wheelchair friendly Large curio shop supplying a wide selection of "African gifts" and branded safari clothing Reference library available Spotting scope for viewing game.

Lodges on the western side of Etosha Park Western Etosha Eagle Tented Lodge Epacha Game Lodge & Spa Halali Rest Camp - Etosha Etosha Safari Camp Little Ongava - Etosha Naua Naua Lodge Okaukuejo Resort - Etosha Ongava Lodge - Etosha Park Ongava Tented Camp Toshari Inn - Etosha Gateway Lodge   Lodges on the eastern side of Etosha Park Eastern Etosha Etosha Aoba Lodge Khorab Safari Lodge - Etosha Mokuti Lodge - Etosha Park Mushara Lodge - Etosha Namutoni Rest Camp - Etosha Onguma Game Ranch Villa Mushara - Etosha

Game viewing:

The Ongava Game Reserve is one of the few places in Africa where guests have the opportunity to view Black and White Rhino. The reserve has a healthy population of Lion as well as a large variety of plains game. The birding is superb with a number of Namibia's specials including Short-Toed Rock Thrush, Hautlaubs Francolin, White-tailed Shrikes and Ruppels Parrots.

Etosha offers spectacular game viewing in the dry months, with large concentrations of Elephant, Zebra, Wildebeest, Oryx and Springbok.

Activities:

• Game drives on Ongava's Reserve and Etosha National Park in 4 x 7-seater 4x4 safari vehicles
  
• Guided walks with armed guide to track White Rhino on Ongava's Reserve
  
• Night drives on Ongava's Reserve
  
• Hides on Ongava's Reserve.
  
  

Suggested daily schedule:

Below is only a suggestion as to what may happen in camp

• 05h30 - Wake up, full English and continental buffet breakfast
  
• 06h10 - Depart for Etosha (15 minute drive to the gate)
  
• 12h00 - Return to the lodge for lunch
  
• 16h00 - Tea with snacks
  
• 16h30 - Depart on nature drive on Ongava property with sundowners
  
• 20h00 - Dinner - served on an elevated deck under the stars overlooking a floodlit waterhole. Dinner is buffet style serving international cuisine and also local game dishes
  

Electricity & Water:

• 220 volt mains. Should you need an adaptor plug for a special appliance, please enquire at reception
  

Drinks Policy:

• Drinks on game drives and house wine at dinner are included. All other drinks are excluded and will be charged to the guest's account to be settled on check-out.
  

Laundry:

• Daily service is included in the nightly tariff
  

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (DBB)

Fully Inclusive (FI) - meals, activities & local brand drinks

Activities & Additional Meals - only applicable if booked on a DBB rate

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

Ongava Lodge is situated close to the Andersson Gate entrance to Etosha (south of Okaukuejo) on the C38. Here is a map of the area.