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.

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 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.

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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.

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