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Little Ongava

Exclusive Luxury near Etosha National Park

Little Ongava is situated within the Ongava Game Reserve, a private 30,000 hectare game reserve that is located adjacent to the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Little Ongava is built along a crest of a hill with wonderful views onto the plains below and is the ideal lodge from which to base your activities when visiting Etosha, this is the most exclusive of the three Ongava Lodges and one of the most exclusive lodges in Namibia.

Accommodation at Little Ongava comprises 3 spacious suites which each have their own plunge pool, en-suite bathroom, a “sala”, an additional outdoor shower and a view of the waterhole in front of camp. Little Ongava’s main area lends itself to relaxed, stylish dining under a Namibian sky or under thatch.

Lion, elephant, cheetah, oryx, springbok and hartebeest can be seen at many of the water holes in the park. The Ongava Reserve has resident white and black rhino, giving guests staying at Little Ongava the opportunity to see both species. Guests at Little Ongava share a dedicated guide and Land Rover ensuring the optimum nature experience at one of Africa's great wildlife destinations.

Activities include game drives in open 4x4 vehicles into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha National Park, day and night drives, hides at waterholes and walks with armed guides are enjoyed on the private reserve.

If you are looking for more rustic accommodation try Ongava Tented Camp. Ongava Lodge also offers excellent accommodation, but is less exclusive than 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: Location: Situated along the southern boundary of the Etosha National Park, adjacent to the Anderson Gate in northern Namibia On own private game reserve 30,000 hectares in size. Accommodation: 3 luxury suites Outdoor shower Sitting room with own viewing deck Hairdryers provided in rooms 220v Electricity in the rooms Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each suite Two suites have 2 x ¾ beds and a third has king size bed Plunge pool In-room dining can be arranged on request.

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

Camp Description:

• Built along a crest of a hill with wonderful views across the plains
  
• Secluded private self contained camp
  
• Dining under the stars or under thatch
  
• View over waterhole
  
• Near to the main lodge which houses the curio shop and reception
  

Game viewing:

Etosha is Namibia's premier game viewing destination, large herds of plains game concentrate around the waterholes in the dry season and makes 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, Haulaubs Francolin, Rockrunner, Ruppells Parrot, White-tailed Shrike and Chestnut Weaver.

Ongava Game reserve is one of the few private game reserves in Southern Africa where you have a chance of seeing both Black and White Rhino. The reserve also has a good population of Lion, Eland, Mountain Zebra, Black Faced Impala and a number of other antelope species.

Activities:

• Night drives on the Ongava Reserve
  
• Game drives in Etosha and Ongava Reserve
  
• Walk with an armed guide (White Rhino can be tracked on foot)
  
• Full day excursions into Etosha National Park (subject to availability of vehicles)
  
• Guests at Little Ongava share a dedicated guide and Land Rover ensuring the optimum nature experience.
  

Suggested daily schedule:

Below is a suggestion as to what may happen at Little Ongava

• 05h30 - Wake-up, Full English / Continental buffet breakfast
  
• 06h10 - Depart for Etosha (15 minute drive to the gate) - guests at Little Ongava share a dedicated guide and Land Rover ensuring the optimum nature experience
  
• 12h00 - Return to the lodge for lunch
  
• 16h00 - Tea is served
  
• 16h30 - Depart on nature drive on Ongava property with sundowners
  
• 20h00 - Dinner in the Lapa or outside overlooking the floodlit water hole, weather permitting.
  

Electricity & water:

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

Drinks:

• Drinks on game drives and house-wine at dinner are included. All other drinks are excluded unless pre-arranged (for an extra cost all drinks can be included).
  

Laundry:

• Daily service is included in the nightly tariff
  

Rate - valid from 1 December 2007 - 30 November 2008

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

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

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