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Little Ongava

Etosha - Namibia

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. The lodge is built along a crest of a hill, with wonderful views onto the plains below. A perfect destination in it's own right, it is also the ideal location from which to base your activities when visiting Etosha.

This is the most exclusive of the three Ongava Lodges and one of the most up-market lodges in Namibia. Little Ongava's main area houses the restaurant and bar. It lends itself to relaxed, stylish dining under a star or moonlit Namibian sky. This section of the lodge has the best views of the the near-by waterhole.

Accommodation at Little Ongava comprises of three spacious suites. Each has it's own en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, fan, tea/coffee station, mini-bar and an in-room safe. Mosquito nets are fitted to the windows. Outside there is a plunge pool, an additional outdoor shower, and a 'sala' for you to unwind. There is 24hr (220v) mains electricity supply.

The Ongava Reserve has resident white and black rhino. Take the opportunity to see both of these rare animals on one of the Reserve's guided tours. Lion, elephant, cheetah, oryx, springbok and hartebeest can also be seen at both the Reserve and Etosha Park. 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 day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha National Park. The Reserve also has it's own hides and walks with armed guides.

  • Little Ongava: Relaxing At Pool
  • Little Ongava: Bedroom
  • Little Ongava: Etosha Waterhole
  • Little Ongava: Interior
  • Little Ongava: Suite Entrance
  • Little Ongava: Kudu
  • Little Ongava: Lion At Night
  • Little Ongava: Little Ongava View
  • Little Ongava: Lounge
  • Little Ongava: Bathroom
  • Little Ongava: Room Interior
  • Little Ongava: Gunineafowl And Jackel
  • Little Ongava: Suite
  • Little Ongava: Suite Bathroom
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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:

little Ongava is situated close to the Andersson Gate entrance to Etosha (south of Okaukuejo) on the C38

Map of Etosha - indicating Ongava Lodge

Anderssons Camp

Brand new mid-market lodge on the Ongava reserve

Eagle Tented Camp

Value for money accommodation in a well designed tented camp

Epacha Game Lodge and Spa

Traditional slightly formal up-market lodge. Situated on same property as Eagle Tented Camp

Etosha Mountain Lodge

A small private lodge, borders on Etosha however the distance to the park entrance makes it fairly un-suitable for day visits

Etosha Safari Camp

Budget accommodation, close to the Anderson Gate

Etosha Safari Lodge

Within 10km of the Etosha entrance this mid-range lodge offers an ideal base from which to explore the park

Etosha Village

40 Room lodge only 4km from the park. Offers self catering units and a restaurant

Halali

One of the four camps situated inside the park, generally less popular with visitors than Okaukuejo or Namutoni but has the advantage of a secluded quiet spot lit waterhole

Little Ongava

Luxury accommodation, each unit with private pool, great place to spoil yourself. Guided tours on private nature reserve and inside Etosha Park

Mamselle Nature Camp

Budget self catering bush hut, an interesting experience for the more independent traveler

Namatubis Guest Farm

Budget guest farm just north of Outjo en-route to the Andersson Gate

Naua Naua Lodge

Upmarket lodge, offers guided tours and scenic flights over the park

Okaukuejo

Extremely busy accommodation inside the park with a good spot-lit waterhole, great choice if location is deciding factor on where to stay

Ombinda Country Lodge

One of the few lodges in Namibia to boast it's own golf course

Ongava Lodge

Upmarket accommodation, situated on private game reserve with easy access to the National Park

Ongava Tented Camp

On the same property as Ongava Lodge, but offering a more traditional tented safari style experience

Otjitotongwe Cheetah Farm

A non-profit organisation aimed at conserving Namibia's cheetah population

Toshari Inn - Etosha Gateway Lodge

Budget option, relatively far from the park entrance

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