Highlights
- Floodlit watering hole
- Easy access into Etosha National Park
- Rhino tracking
- Stylish accommodation
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EnquireOngava lodge is located inside Ongava Game Reserve; a large private reserve adjacent to Etosha National Park in North central Namibia. Set atop a hilltop, with panoramic views of the bush below, this high quality camp, one of only four small lodges in this private reserve, offers great service and quality wildlife viewing.
The camp is centred on the large, thatched main building that houses a relaxing bar and comfortable lounge area. These both lead out onto the verandah and overlook the area’s main watering hole, which is floodlit at night to give guests around the clock sightings of the fantastic local wildlife. Meals are served in a pleasant restaurant and a large swimming pool is a great place to cool off during the day.
Activities at Ongava help guests explore the local area and include good game drives in the immediate vicinity and longer drives into the main Etosha National Park. Experienced guides point out wildlife including white rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyenas and black-faced impalas. Day and night game drives are both included in the programme as well as rhino tracking on foot. Good bird watching and walking safari can also be enjoyed and there is an impressive hide out by the waterhole for avid photographers to get that perfect shot. All four lodges in this reserve are under the same ownership so you can expect the same high quality activities to be run from each.
The accommodation at Ongava is split into fourteen air conditioned chalets. Made out of rock and thatch these traditional buildings are light and spacious and include one family chalet that comfortably houses a family of four. All the rooms are ensuite with double basins and showers and glass doors that open onto your own private verandah. Extra beds are available for children in any of the rooms.
There is a minimum age of six years old to stay at Ongava and twelve years old to take part in the guided safari activities. Whilst the guides do their best to tailor the experience to their guests, there are no specific children’s programmes and constant supervision will be needed in these wild landscapes. The family chalets are ideal for four people and flexibility in accommodation means families of any size can be accommodated.
Ongava lodge is a pleasant and professionally run camp that offers a good safari experience.
Whilst fenced National Parks such as this may not provide the remote wilderness you can find in other areas, you are rewarded with easy to find and impressive wildlife. This kind of structured safari is ideal for families and is a great way to enjoy Etosha from a quieter base.
Etosha
- Easy access into the Etosha National Park
- Views of well frequented water hole
- Game view from the hide.
- Family friendly
Etosha
- Easy access to Etosha National Park
- Active Waterhole
- Authentic Tented Camp
- Small & Friendly
Etosha
- Only three guest villas
- Rhino Tracking
- Fantastic bungalow style accommodation
- Waterhole hide out
Etosha
- Only lodge within Etosha National Park
- Unique salt pan setting
- Comfortable rooms with lovely views
- NWR Portfolio
Etosha
- Located near Etosha National Park
- Three swimming pools
- Good value
- Self catering
Etosha
- State run Camp & lodge
- Located in Etosha NP
- Floodlit waterhole in camp
- Campsite and Lodge
Etosha
- Private reserve close to eastern side of Etosha
- Only 16 tents
- Family friendly
- Guided activities available
Etosha
- Located in Etosha National Park
- Great game-spotting opportunities
- Private exclusive-use villas
- Private plunge pools
Etosha
- Onguma Private Reserve
- Game Drives in Onguma Reserve
- Game Drives in Etosha NP
- Swimming Pool
Etosha
- Borders Etosha National Park
- Extensive facilities
- Friendly and efficient service
- Ideal for families
Etosha
- Night drives and game walks
- Game Drives in Onguma & Etosha
- Rooms overlooking waterhole
- Ideal for couples, not families
Etosha
- All rooms with views of waterhole
- Game Drives in Onguma & Etosha
- Onguma sunset drives
- Ideal for couples, not families
Etosha
- Family-friendly
- Fun and safe kids activities
- Game Drives in Onguma & Etosha
- Rooms with views of waterhole
Etosha
- Peaceful, well-presented property
- Game drives into Etosha National Park
- Pool, bar, lounge, library
- Good selection of international wines
Etosha
- Game drives in Etosha National Park
- Overlooks a busy watering hole
- Lovely pool, foot massages
- Wine cellar
Etosha
- Near Etosha National Park
- 21 rooms, very family friendly
- On site aviary, hide, water hole, farm
- Game drives, hiking, cycling
Etosha
- Luxury spacious chalets w/views
- Game Drives in Etosha NP
- Located in Epacha GR
- Lots of activities
Our itineraries are carefully designed by our experienced travel designers based on years of experience and customer feedback. For a custom itinerary tailored to you, please enquire giving as much detail as possible on your brief.
12 Day Highlights of Namibia with a private driver-guide. Features, Sossusvlei, Twyfelfontein, Swakopmund, Etosha NP, Onguma and Okonjima private reserves.
Tailor-made Classic 2 weeks
Adults from $6,558 pp plus flights
'From Price' is the average per person price for ground arrangements for two people sharing.
Flights are typically an additional $1,053 per person economy class from London
Hi Lisa,
The safari trip was excellent! The stay, the food and the people were all very nice. We were happy to have Ryan and Stanley as our game drive guides they brought us up close to the animals and Ryan gave very good information throughout.
Would definitely recommend to friends who are interested in safaris :)
Also, thanks much for your help, particularly keeping the room for my Brother and his wife they’ve enjoyed the safari very much too!
Best regards,
Woan Chyi
Woan Chyi L
reviewing Cape Town & Kruger Safari
on 16 October 2019
We had a fantastic time and all the arrangements worked perfectly.
We were very impressed with the quality and service levels of all 4 locations visited and it was truly a holiday of a lifetime.
Thank you to you and to Lisa for giving us this experience.
Particular highlights for us – really the whole experience, but of particular impact:
Breathtaking scenery at Cathedral Peak Hotel
Rhino Ridge game drives incredible, thanks to guide (we had their head guide, Hala, who’s knowledge, enthusiasm, kindness, interaction, ability to spot wildlife was out of this world)
Luxury of Rhino Ridge (shower, food, views, service)
Immersion in nature, torch lit meal on last night and beach trip at Kosi Forest Lodge
Level of service, quality of food throughout
Catherine F
reviewing South Africa Safari, Beach and Wetlands
on 04 September 2019
We had a fantastic time. Thank you and it went smoothly in the main except for British Airways!
The trip had the right degree of luxury and relaxation (for me) and adventure (all of us).
A few points:
Driving directions to Umlunghi Lodge were slightly wrong. The driving directions should read at the 4th roundabout take the first exit and turn right over the railway. We loved it there. Anton, Bianca and her son and Harriet were very informative and entertaining. The snake talk and handling, night walks and seeing scorpions and the walk in the bush and "bumping" into a giraffe were really special. The kayak trip to Makuzi pan that the lodge organised was good and Tomaz was very informative and kept a respectful distance from the hippos.3 nights was plenty.Rhino River Lodge game reserve was incredibly luxurious and we felt very looked after. The lion siting in camp the day we arrived sent an extra frisson of excitement down our spines. It was easy to forget there were predators that could attack us with all that luxury. The staff and guides (Karl) were knowledgeable and invested in their set up. We saw rhinos with baby, cheetahs with young, porcupine, Genet, wildebeast, Impala, Lion with young, buffalo, a puff adder, ostrich, zebra and giraffes. 4 nights was also plenty.
They all served great food but I felt Ghost Mountain Inn topped the lot. The variety was amazing. We arrived at 10.30 but could not get into our room until 2 ish. The service was not so personal I guess because it is larger (far more than 50 rooms). We had been a bit spoilt at Rhino River! My daughter and I had some treatments at the Spa and loved it. We also went on a large boat trip on Jonzi and had a closer encounter with a large bull hippo and also a hike up Ghost Mountain with Patrick who was very informative and passionate about his people and his country. Isaac the other guide there took us on the boat trip and pointed out the sugar cane harvest on the way. he was very informative also.Lastly, Lalaria Lodge was fabulous and we all piled into the surf of the Indian Ocean. There was hardly anyone on the beach. It was "too cold" according to the landlady. The view from her terrace was of the ocean and whales breaching in the distance. I could have sat there all day. She very kindly provided us with a Scrabble board of her own for us to play. We took a Microlight ride from Ballito over the coastline in the hope of seeing whales and dolphins but no luck. If we had stayed longer we might have gone on a boat trip from Durban. We had a meal at a restaurant called Mozambique which was great fun with vast portions, plenty of carbs and fresh seafood!
The value of the Rand to the Pound was excellent and therefore we felt that we got excellent value which also played a large part!
Katrina P
reviewing South Africa Bush & Beach Safari For Families
on 02 September 2019