The Camp
Anderssons at Ongava
Anderssons at Ongava is built around its waterhole on the private Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. The heart of the camp is the water and the underground hide beside it, where you watch the wildlife and birds at eye level without disturbing them.
There are eight suites: seven standard suites and a family unit of two suites. They are built of natural stone with a striking roof, cool in the heat, and each has a private deck with a wide view. An infinity-edge pool and lounge face the waterhole.
Guests gather in the open-air and covered dining areas, the lounge and bar, a sunken observation terrace and around open fires in winter. There is a nook for photographers to review and edit their pictures, and the Ongava Visitor Centre is on the reserve.
Rooms
The Rooms
Six twin suites with two three-quarter beds and one double suite with a queen-size bed. The natural stone suites keep a comfortable temperature, and each has a private viewing deck with a 180-degree view.
Two identical suites, each with a king-size bed (or two three-quarter beds), its own bathroom and its own entrance, linked by a short walkway.
From the camp
Things to do
Game drives on the Ongava reserve
Guided drives on the private Ongava Game Reserve, known for its rhino and lion and for the black-faced impala found only in this part of Africa. Night drives are also offered.
Game drives into Etosha
Guided morning drives into Etosha National Park to see the great salt pan and the springs that draw its elephant and other big game. A packed lunch comes with the full day.
Guided nature walks
Walks on the reserve with a walking guide, when one is available, looking at the plants and smaller animals, with a chance of approaching white rhino on foot.
Ongava Visitor Centre
Displays on the geology, animals, plants and research of the reserve at the Ongava Research Centre's visitor centre.
The underground hide
A hide at water level beside the camp waterhole, visited by zebra, giraffe, warthog and antelope, and by rhino and sometimes lion.
Full-day drives into Etosha are on request and come with a packed lunch. Ask us about prices when you book.
Good to know
Information
When to go
Dry months, roughly June to October, bring the animals to the waterholes. November to April is the green season: lush scenery, great birding and fewer visitors. Tap or hover over a month for more.
On our itineraries
Safaris with a night at Anderssons
Itineraries we have planned that stop at Anderssons at Ongava. Each one is a starting point we adapt to your dates, budget and pace.
18-Day Houseboat & the Bushmen Namibia Safari
Windhoek · Spitzkoppe · Twyfelfontein · Ongava Reserve · Etosha East · Okavango Panhandle · Bwabwata National Park · Victoria Falls
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Windhoek · Kalahari · NamibRand · Swakopmund · Twyfelfontein · Ongava / Etosha · Okonjima
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Etosha & the North
Explore the Area
Anderssons at Ongava sits on the private Ongava Game Reserve, which borders Etosha National Park on its southern side. Andersson Gate, the main entrance to Etosha, is close by, so it is easy to spend days driving between the park's waterholes, where elephant, lion and giraffe come to drink.
Where you'll stay
Find the Camp
Anderssons at Ongava · Ongava Private Game Reserve, on the southern boundary of Etosha National Park near Andersson Gate.
Before you go
Questions answered
What is the underground hide?
A hide sunk into the ground beside the camp waterhole, so you watch the animals at eye level from a few metres away without disturbing them.
What kinds of rooms are there?
Seven standard suites (six twin and one double) and a family unit of two suites, each with its own bathroom and entrance.
Can we drive into Etosha?
Yes. Guided half-day drives go into Etosha in the morning, and full days with a packed lunch can be arranged on request.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an infinity-edge pool in the centre of the camp, looking over the waterhole.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
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