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.
- 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
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Etosha Mountain Lodge
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Etosha Safari Lodge
Within 10km of the Etosha entrance this mid-range lodge offers an ideal base from which to explore the park
Halali
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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
Okaukuejo
Extremely busy accommodation inside the park with a good spot-lit waterhole, great choice if location is deciding factor on where to stay
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
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Otjitotongwe Cheetah Farm
A non-profit organisation aimed at conserving Namibia's cheetah population
