- Overview
- Facilities
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- From R3950 P/P sharing
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Ongava Lodge is cleverly constructed on a small hill in the Ongava Game Reserve against the southern boundary of the Etosha National Park. From up here guests can enjoy a host of thirsty wildlife congregating around the waterhole. |
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Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier wildlife destination and one of Africa's largest game reserves. Large herds of wildlife teem around the waterholes and the endless plains offer breathtaking vistas. The Ongava Game Reserve shares a boundary with the Etosha National Park. Activities at Ongava Lodge revolve around day and night wildlife-viewing drives, visiting hides that overlook waterholes and walks with experienced guides. A hide at the camp waterhole provides superb photographic opportunities. The Ongava Game Reserve features all the characteristic wildlife of the area, with both desert-adapted black and white rhino to be seen as well as lion. Game drives and daytrips into the easily accessible Okaukuejo area of Etosha National Parkare rewarding, with sightings of lion, elephant, gemsbok, springbok, red hartebeest, and white and black rhino. Guests at Ongava Lodge share a dedicated guide and Land Rover, ensuring the best possible nature experience at one of Africa's great wildlife destinations. The Ongava Game Reserve is unique in that it is one of the few private game reserves in southern Africa where there is a chance of seeing both black and white rhino. For those who enjoy close wildlife encounters, tracking white rhino on foot with a guide is a highlight not to be missed. |
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Game Viewing
Etosha is Namibia’s premier game viewing destination. Large herds of plains game concentrate around the waterholes in the dry season, making for exciting wildlife viewing. Most general game are present on Ongava Reserve as well as within Etosha, including springbok, gemsbok, wildebeest, Burchell's zebra, Hartmann's mountain zebra, waterbuck, red hartebeest, giraffe, eland and the endemic black-faced impala. Elephant and lion move between the Park and the reserve and both black and white rhino can be seen. Birding is also good with Ostrich, Kori Bustard and raptors like Greater Kestrel in abundance. Local specials include Short-toed Rock-Thrush, Namaqua Sandgrouse, Double-banded Courser, Yellow-bellied Eremomela, Spike-heeled Lark and Acacia Pied Barbet.
Activities
- Game drives on the Ongava Reserve in 5 x Land Rovers.
- Half and full day excursions into Etosha National Park (subject to availability of vehicles).
- Guided walks (white rhino can be tracked on foot).
- Private vehicles can be booked at extra cost (subject to availability).
- Photography at the hide.
Suggested Daily Activity Schedule
- 05h30- Wake up, English/Continental buffet breakfast
- 06h00 - Depart for Etosha (15-minute game drive to the gate)
- 12h00 - Return to the lodge for lunch
- 16h00 - Tea is served
- 16h30 - Depart on nature drive on Ongava property with sundowners.
- 20h00 - Dinner on outside wooden deck overlooking floodlit waterhole.
Electricity & Water
- 220 volt mains electricity in main areas and rooms. Should you need an adaptor plug for a special appliance, please enquire at reception.
- Solar heated water
Drinks Policy
Local drinks are included if guests are booked on a fully inclusive basis. Guests booked on a dinner, bed and breakfast pay for all drinks direct.
Laundry Policy
Daily service is included in the nightly fully inclusive tariff
Extras Payment
Payment can be affected by cash, travellers’ cheques or Visa/MasterCard.
Flying Times
- To/from Windhoek 1hr 30 minutes
- To/from Swakopmund 1hr 45 minutes
Airstrip Details
- Ongava Airstrip Coordinates: S 19.19.7, E 015.54.9
- Length: 1700m
- Surface: calcrete
- Altitude: 3774ft
- Runway: 08/26
- Gratuity Schedule
The following is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standard:
- Guides - US$10.00 per person per day
- General Camp Staff - US$5.00 per person per day to be placed in the communal box in reception
- Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
Accommodation at Ongava Lodge consists of 13 chalets and 1 family room, attractively built out of brick, rock and thatch. Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, shower and double hand basins. Air-conditioning and overhead fans keep guests cool in summer. Mosquito nets are fitted to the windows and each room features a tea/coffee station and a safe. The rooms have glass-fronted doors which lead out onto a private, covered veranda, overlooking the plains. There are impressive views of the waterhole and surrounding plains from the main lounge, bar and dining areas. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch or on the dining deck under the stars. Ongava Lodge was listed on the Condé Naste Traveller's Gold Reserve List for 2005.
Number of Units:
14 large rock and thatch units consisting of:
- 11 twins (2 extra beds available for children/triples).
- 2 doubles
- 1 family
- 2 twin-bedded guide rooms (not the same standard as guest rooms)
This camp can accommodate 30 guests plus tour leaders. It can also be combined with Little Ongava (Premier style) and/or Ongava Tented Camp (Classic style) to increase capacity for a group.
Accommodation details:
- En-suite bathrooms with shower, double basin and outside shower (except for the family unit) with a view
- Air-conditioned
- Overhead fans
- Tea / coffee making facilities
- Private wooden viewing deck overlooking the reserve
- Hairdryers provided
- Soaps, shampoos, body lotion, torch and insect repellents are supplied in each unit.
Lodge Description
- Situated close to the top of a hill with wonderful views across the plains.
- Split-level thatched roof covering the lounge, dining room and bar.
- View over waterhole
- Swimming pool
- Curio shop
Split level with steps therefore no wheelchair access.
Location Seasons / Child Policy
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Ongava Lodge is cleverly constructed on a small hill in the Ongava Game Reserve against the southern boundary of the Etosha National Park. From up here guests can enjoy a host of thirsty wildlife congregating around the waterhole.
