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  • Location: Namibia, Etosha
  • Type of Accommodation: Lodge
  • Comfort Level: Mid-range

overview

Situated on a private game reserve bordering Namibia's flagship Etosha National Park, Ongava Lodge offers an authentic safari experience while providing great accommodation and service. This luxurious lodge is a great base from which to explore Etosha, but at Ongava you have the opportunity to enjoy exciting night drives and guided nature walks in the private reserve, activities which are not allowed within Etosha itself.

Game drives in both Etosha and Ongava offer you the opportunity to see large numbers of classic African animals such as elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe and zebra. Birding is also excellent in this part of Namibia with over 340 species - including 10 endemics - to be seen. Large herds of plains game concentrate around the waterholes in the June - October dry season making for exciting game viewing, and the Ongava reserve is also home to both black and white rhino.

highlights

  • Set on a hill in the Ongava Reserve, with spectacular views of the reserve
  • Excellent game viewing & bird watching
  • Day & night game drives, guided walks & a photographic hide
  • Explore Etosha National Park

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Facilities

Situated on a tree-covered hill, Ongava Lodge offers beautiful views over waterholes and swaying grasslands from the main lounge, bar and dining areas.

These cleverly designed main areas are on split-level wooden decks to enhance the views and make for a wonderful refuge in between game drives.

On hot afternoons you can also take a refreshing dip in the lodge's swimming pool or visit the curio shop which stocks a large variety of souvenirs and African gifts.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Bar

Dining

Start your day with a full English or continental buffet breakfast which is served before your morning game drive.

Picnics in the bush and delicious lunches at the lodge are also part of the culinary deal at Ongava while your evening meal is served buffet style with a selection of international cuisine and local game dishes.

Dinner at Ongava Lodge tends to be a romantic affair, served in the main dining area under thatch with a view over the camp's waterhole or on the dining deck under the stars.

Standard Room

Ongava Lodge has 14 brick and thatch chalets, each with an en-suite bathroom featuring a flush toilet, double hand basins, bath and indoor and outdoor showers.

On hot summer nights you'll appreciate the air conditioning of these rooms, which are also fitted with overhead fans. Each room has glass-fronted doors that lead out onto a private covered veranda.

Standard Room AMENITIES

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    Air-conditioning
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    Ceiling fan
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    En-suite shower only
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    Mosquito net
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    Outside area
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    Safe
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    Tea & coffee-making facilities

Other Room Types

Families on safari will appreciate the Family Suite at Ongava Lodge, similarly furnished as the other suites but boasting more room. There are two bedrooms, each with a bathroom, and the suite can comfortably accommodate two adults and two children.

Activities

  • Birding
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
  • Animal tracking experience
  • Night drives
  • Photographic safaris
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 11 Jan 2013 - 14 Jun 2013 $235 Half Board
  • 15 Jun 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $395 Half Board
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 19 Dec 2013 $235 Half Board
  • 20 Dec 2013 - 10 Jan 2014 $270 Half Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • A very nice dining area overlooking a watering hole. Room is too dark though. I don't recommend for those who are physically challenged as it's quite a hike down to the rooms and up again to the dining area.

    Melanie Lim, May 2012

  • Great accommodation with great views. Our guide was superb. It was certainly the best game viewing area we were at.

    Memos Amphitrion Holidays S.A., January 2010

  • Was superb - thank you

    Chris Hart, October 2008

  • The facilities and food at the Ongava Lodge were excellent.

    Kevin Mazula, October 2008

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Rikke Williams

Rikke Williams

Africa Safari Expert

"The location of Ongava Private Game Reserve is perfect; I particularly enjoyed the rhino tracking as that was a fantastic and exhilarating experience!"

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Great accommodation with great views. Our guide was superb. It was certainly the best game viewing area we were at.

Memos Amphitrion Holidays S.A., January 2010 >View more reviews