Ongava Lodge is one of Etosha National Park's most well-established properties. Its premier location on the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern border of Etosha National Park offers unrivaled game viewing of Namibia's diverse wildlife. Located atop a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, the lodge provides sweeping views of a well-frequented watering hole and the expansive plains.
Ongava Lodge features 14 luxury rock-and-thatch chalets that are well-furnished and provide much-needed comfort after a long day on safari. The main lounge and dining areas are positioned just above the watering hole, and guests can continue their game viewing even after the game drive ends. Meals are served either in the main dining area or under the stars on the outdoor deck.
Amenities:
13 Chalets and one family room
All en-suite with a shower, toilet and double basins
Fans and air-conditioning
Mosquito nets on the windows
Tea and coffee making facilities
Safe
Private veranda area
Hair Dryers, soap, shampoo, body lotion, torch and insect repellents provided in each room
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
Jack Charney
TrustScore 4.8 | 175 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.