Ongava Lodge

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Ongava Lodge

Private-Reserve Safari Overlooking Etosha

Set on Ongava Game Reserve beside Etosha’s Andersson Gate, Ongava Lodge crowns a dolomite ridge with sweeping plains views. Fourteen rock-and-thatch chalets look onto a floodlit waterhole, while central decks, a pool and bar anchor relaxed downtime. Activities focus on privately guided experiences on Ongava—guided walks, rhino tracking and night drives—with easy daytime access to Etosha National Park for classic game viewing.

Price Per Person Sharing From:

From: POA

Rating | Luxury

Highlights & What to Expect

Elevated ridge setting with expansive views and a floodlit waterhole below.
Privately guided walks and rhino tracking offered on the Ongava Reserve.
Night drives on Ongava (not permitted inside Etosha National Park).
Day drives into Etosha for pans, waterholes and big-game concentrations.
Comfortable rock-and-thatch chalets; one is a two-bedroom family unit.
Relaxed main areas with pool, bar and viewing decks for armchair game viewing.

Location & Setting

Ongava Lodge sits within the private Ongava Game Reserve on Etosha’s southern boundary, a short drive from Andersson (Ombika) Gate. Its hillside position looks over open plains and a wildlife-frequented, floodlit waterhole, delivering rewarding viewing between activities. Being on a private reserve adds flexibility—guides can conduct walks and night drives on Ongava—while Etosha’s famed pans and network of waterholes are easily reached on daytime excursions. Access is straightforward by road via Outjo and Andersson Gate or by light aircraft to the reserve’s airstrip with short road transfers to the lodge.

Rooms

The lodge features 14 rock-and-thatch chalets, including one two-bedroom family unit. Interiors are airy and practical for the climate, with en-suite bathrooms that typically include double basins and both indoor and outdoor showers. Each chalet opens to a private deck angled toward the plains or waterhole. Comforts generally include air-conditioning, overhead fans, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer and 220V power. Rooms prioritize outlook and privacy, making the deck a favored spot for quiet game viewing between guided activities.

Facilities

Central spaces flow around a thatched dining area, bar and split-level lounge leading to broad viewing decks facing the waterhole. A swimming pool offers a midday cool-off, and a small spa service is available—typically massage treatments arranged on site or in-room. The reserve also features viewing hides for close-quarters photography when conditions allow. Activities are split between Ongava (walks, rhino tracking, night drives) and Etosha (day drives), giving a rounded experience while staying based at the lodge.