Namibia - Places To Stay

Ongava Game Reserve - Ongava Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the 30,000-hectare, privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. The lodge is situated on a hill with wonderfull views across the plains. Accommodation comprises twelve air-conditioned brick, rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite facilities. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch with a view over the camp's water hole, or on the dining deck under the stars. Ongava is one of the largest private game reserves in namibia, and only allow a limited number of visitors to ensure exclusivity and the best service.

Situated in Ongava Game Reserve, along the southern boundary of the Etosha National Park, close to the Anderssen Gate in northern Namibia

Access is either by air to Ongava's own private airstrip, or by private car (directions available on request). Transfers between Windhoek and Ongava are available, on request, for groups of four or more.

12 - Brick, rock and thatch chalets

£250 per person sharing from 1 Jan - 31 May
£340 per person sharing from 1 Jun - 30 Nov

Fully inclusive of all accommodation, meals, activities, guided tours to Etosha and on Ongava.

For safety reasons, children under the age of 12 years will not be allowed on walks and children between 12 years and 16 years will only be allowed on walks at the discretion of the guide

Activities include game drives into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha and in the Ongava Reserve. Hides are set up in the Ongava Reserves and walks with a private guide are offered to enable guests to get close to the wildlife in the area. White Rhino can be tracked on foot.

Ongava Game Reserve was formed in 1991, when shareholders of Ongava converted four unproductive cattle ranches into a highly productive 30 000-hectare private game reserve that is now a haven to large concentrations of wildlife. The Reserve forms a buffer between Etosha National Park and the farms to the south, thus enabling game such as lion, cheetah, hyaena and small antelope greater movement between the Park and the private reserve. Over the years most general game has been reintroduced onto the property. The most successful reintroduction project on the Reserve is the white and black rhino project, where Ongava holds one of the largest rhino custodianships for the Namibian government. These custodianships are set up in safe havens throughout the country in hopes of breeding rhino to more sustainable numbers and reintroducing them into areas where they previously flourished. Ongava Game Reserve is one of the few places in southern Africa where you will have a realistic chance of encountering these amazing creatures.

Ongava Research Centre was officially opened in June 2006. Research is focussed on studies and technology that lead to an increased understanding of the ecosystems that make up Ongava Game Reserve, together with comparative analyses with the flora and fauna in other Namibian conservancies and reserves. They have established a set of core projects, focussed on rhinos, lions and the general issues of carrying capacity.

Payment can be made by cash, traveller's cheques and Visa or Mastercard credit cards.