Where luxury meets the wild heart of Africa.
Ongava Lodge is the main lodge of the Ongava Game Reserve, a private reserve of around 30,000 hectares on the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Its rock and thatch chalets sit on a hillside overlooking a waterhole.
The reserve is known for its white and black rhino, and guided drives into Etosha through the nearby Andersson Gate, walks with experienced guides and night drives on the reserve make it one of the best bases for the park.
The spacious chalets are built of rock and thatch, with natural textures that reflect the region, private wooden decks overlooking the reserve and complete privacy.
What a day here can hold. We plan the activities around your stay and the rest of your route.
Drive the Ongava Game Reserve and Etosha National Park in open 4x4 vehicles.
Approach game on foot with qualified walking guides.
Explore Namibia's flagship national park, entering through the nearby Andersson Gate.
Watch the birdlife around the lodge and at the waterholes.
See the bush after dark on a night drive on the reserve.
Learn about Ongava's conservation and research work on the reserve.
The Ongava Game Reserve is known for the successful reintroduction and protection of both white and black rhino. It is a critical sanctuary for them, and guests have a rare chance to see these animals in their natural habitat.
Ongava is a private reserve of around 30,000 hectares that has turned arid farmland into a thriving wildlife area. Its work includes the reintroduction of white and black rhino and careful management of the land to support a high density of wildlife.
Sample itineraries that include Ongava Lodge. Each one is a starting point that we reshape around your dates and pace.
Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you would like to see. A safari specialist replies personally with a route that includes it, and we check availability for you.
Every Secret Namibia safari begins with a private Safari Concierge consultation. We set aside 30 minutes; most travellers have everything they need in 5 to 10.
