The Lodge
Ongava Lodge
Ongava Lodge stands near the top of a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, on the private Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. From the lounge and dining areas you look down over a busy waterhole and the plains beyond.
There are fourteen rock-and-thatch chalets, each with its own bathroom: thirteen standard chalets and one family chalet with two bedrooms. Meals are served under thatch in the main dining area or out on the deck under the stars, and there is a pool for the heat of the day.
Ongava has both white and black rhino, so guests have a real chance of seeing both. The days are spent on drives on the reserve and into Etosha, in the camp hide at the waterhole, and on walks with a guide.
Rooms
The Rooms
Thirteen rock-and-thatch chalets, each with two three-quarter beds, an en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower. Glass doors open onto a private deck.
One family unit of two bedrooms with a shared entrance, joined by a boardwalk. Each bedroom has two three-quarter beds and its own bathroom with a shower and double basin.
From the lodge
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.
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 camp hide
A hide at the lodge waterhole, where game comes to drink in this dry country. A good place to sit quietly between drives.
Private vehicles can be booked at an extra cost, subject to availability. 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 Ongava Lodge
Itineraries we have planned that stop at Ongava Lodge. Each one is a starting point we adapt to your dates, budget and pace.
Ongava Lodge in pictures
Gallery
Etosha & the North
Explore the Area
Ongava Lodge 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 Lodge
Ongava Lodge · Ongava Private Game Reserve, on the southern boundary of Etosha National Park near Andersson Gate.
Before you go
Questions answered
What kinds of rooms are there?
Thirteen standard chalets with two three-quarter beds each, and one family chalet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms joined by a boardwalk.
Can we see rhino?
Ongava has resident white and black rhino, so there is a good chance of seeing both on the reserve. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Can we drive into Etosha?
Yes. Guided half-day and full-day drives go into Etosha National Park through Andersson Gate, close to the reserve. The full day comes with a packed lunch.
Is there a pool?
Yes, there is a pool at the main lodge for the heat of the day.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Ongava
Pair it with
Sundowners on the hill
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