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Okonjima Bush Suite
Okonjima Nature Reserve is a 20 000 ha nature reserve in the heart of Namibia, midway between Windhoek and Etosha National Park. It is surrounded by the sandstone Omboroko Mountains and renowned for its wildlife sightings and picturesque landscapes. It is here where you will find Okonjima – or “place of the baboons”. The property offers a number of accommodation options, including Okonjima’s Private Bush Suite, which offers an unparalleled luxury safari experience, indulging guests with a private chef, guide and safari vehicle.
Situated on the edge of a natural waterhole in the secluded wilderness area of the Okonjima valley, the Private Bush Suite consists of two separate, en-suite bedrooms under a double-volume thatched roof and can accommodate a family or group of four. It has a modern, chef-designed kitchen with gas and electrical cooking facilities, a double-door refrigerator with a built-in ice maker, a wood-burning fireplace that brings together the spacious lounge and dining areas, as well as outdoor dining options. It also has a 13 m private swimming pool.
Okonjima is also home to The AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to long-term conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores, especially cheetahs, lions and leopards. It started off as a sanctuary for cheetah and leopard that had been rescued
from irate, livestock farmers and today is dedicated to the protection and long-term conservation of all large carnivores in Namibia.
Why we like it here
It is the home of the AfriCat Foundation.
Okonjima is in a malaria-free area.
Enjoy frequent leopard and cheetah sightings on your game drives.
Service is taken very seriously at Okonjima with all your needs attentively and discreetly taken care of while you have a relaxed luxury safari experience that’s hard to rival.
You will have the pleasure of your own private guide, vehicle and chef.
There are endless ways to spend your time like hiking, biking and birding.
Things to be aware of
Children are welcome, but no childcare service is provided.
Due to the nature of some of the activities on offer at Okonjima, child participation may be restricted.
At Okonjima Nature Reserve there is no tracking on foot for children under 12 years of age.
Okonjima’s activities are available to guests as well as day visitors.
Where we are situated
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Ongava Lodge
Ongava Lodge is one of Namibia’s premier lodges on one of the country’s most important private game reserves. The well-established Ongava Lodge is situated in the privately-owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Placed as it is close to the top of a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, the vantage point is beautiful and overlooks a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond.
Ongava Lodge offers luxury accommodation in 14 rock-and-thatch en-suite chalets. There are impressive views over the camp’s waterhole from the main lounge and dining areas and there is also an inviting pool to cool off in the heat of the day. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch or on the dining deck under the stars.
Activities include game drives into Etosha, spending time in the camp hide, and nature drives and walks on the reserve. Ongava has resident white and black rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.
Why we like it here
Set on a hill with a beautiful vantage point overlooking miles of African scenery, 30 000-hectare private reserve with convenient access into Etosha National Park.
Well-placed hide to look onto the productive waterhole near camp.
Monitoring of the black-faced impala, and the reserve has high densities of big game including lion, white and black rhino and plains game.
Ongava has resident white and black rhino.
A fantastic photographic hide allows for unforgettable photographs to be taken.
Things to be aware of
Private vehicles can be booked at an extra cost (subject to availability).
Guided nature walks are offered seasonally and are subject to an available walking guide.
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Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp
The Okonjima’s Luxury Bush Camp is situated on the edge of a wilderness area. Each exclusive chalet enjoys complete privacy and is a combination of earthy, ochre walls and khaki-green canvas, under a thatched roof. Frequent leopard and cheetah sightings during game drives is what African safaris are made of! Though our guests also indulge in smaller pleasures, such as the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush, spotting wildlife at the watering holes situated at each accommodation, our flavoursome food and welcoming hospitality. Okonjima also offers a number of activities to guests and day visitors , from hiking and mountain biking with your own mountain bike to bird watching and a fitness retreat. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation, an organisation whose mission is to try and ensure a future for the large carnivores of Namibia. Witness some of our projects such as the Cheetah Rehabilitation Project at work, during your stay at Okonjima.
Why we like it here
8 thatched, African-style chalets, with semi-detached, open lounge / sala completely equipped with a lounge area including mini-bar, 2 couches and a coffee/tea station.
Each exclusive chalet enjoys complete privacy comprising of 2 queen-size beds, and is a unique combination of earthy ochre walls, glass windows and khaki-green canvas, under a thatched roof.
1 luxury, junior-suite, with a stunning view, a sliding glass door, 2 queen-size beds, an en-suite lounge with fireplace, bathtub and outside “bush shower”.
A lapa in the form of the indigenous “camelthorn” pod and a secluded swimming pool.
Things to be aware of
Cheetahs and Leopards are collared, which allows for valuable information to be gathered in order to be shared and studied to improve conservation efforts and community education.
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Onguma The Fort
Onguma The Fort in Namibia is one of a kind: luxurious, unique and at one with its environment. Situated on the eastern border of the Etosha National Park, it offers great game viewing, romance, tranquility, adventure and so much more. Its dramatic Moroccan-African design is characterised by a selection of beautiful antique windows and doors, as well as massive raw walls, stunning stone cladded features and a huge tower. Accommodation consists of 11 Bush Suites, 1 Sultan Suite and 1 Honeymoon Suite, all adjacent to the Main Fort. The Sultan Suite, situated inside the main tower of the main complex, has a large, beautifully designed bedroom that leads into a lounge area and out onto a small private viewing deck. The lounge is equipped with a satellite television system, a bar fridge and telephone facilities. The large bathroom has a wonderful open shower area, as well as a bath in which to relax and reflect upon your day’s experiences.
Why we like it here
The Fort offers some of the best sunset views in the whole of Namibia, which overlook the beautiful scarceness of the Etosha Pans – occasionally interrupted by a few wild animals and hundreds of Camel Thorn trees.
There is a spectacular waterhole which draws wildlife and can be viewed from each of the rooms.
The Bush and Honeymoon suites have both an inside and outside shower, as well as a fireplace.
Relax at the pool or with a massage.
Free Wi-Fi throughout.
Things to be aware of
No children under the age of 7 are allowed at The Fort, as the property is unfenced.
Rooms are around 50 metres apart giving guests a great deal of privacy.
Transport is provided to get around The Fort.
Where we are situated
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Little Ongava
Designed for privacy, luxury and an intimacy with the land, Little Ongava is arguably Namibia’s most luxurious accommodation with pristine views across the Ongava plains. Little Ongava is perched on the crest of a hill commanding magnificent vistas of the plains stretching for miles to the horizon, offering an extraordinary experience as the focal point of an Etosha journey.
This intimate camp has only three spacious suites, each with its own plunge pool, en-suite bathroom, “sala”, and outdoor shower. The lounge and dining areas have wonderful views of a productive waterhole below the camp, the open deck allowing for relaxed, stylish dining under the African sky. Guests at Little Ongava share a dedicated guide and vehicle, ensuring the best possible nature experience at one of Africa’s great wildlife destinations. Day and night wildlife-viewing drives, visiting hides overlooking waterholes, walks and white rhino approaching with experienced guides can all be enjoyed exclusively on this reserve. Game drives and day trips into nearby Etosha National Park are also offered.
Why we like it here
High densities of big game including lion, white and black rhino and plains game.
30 000 hectare private reserve with convenient access into Etosha National Park.
Breathtaking views over the savanna.
Intimate camp with three suites.
Things to be aware of
There are no specific childcare facilities available at the camp and for this reason the camp has a minimum age of 7 years old.
For safety reasons, children under the age of 12 years will not be allowed on walks and children between 12 years and 16 years will only be allowed on walks at the discretion of the guide.
Situated in northwestern Namibia, the Etosha National Park offers a premier game viewing experience. The park’s diverse vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a variety of wildlife. Located in the heart of the park is the Etosha Pan – a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000 square kilometres. Dry and shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after seasonal rains, making it the perfect habitat for wildlife. In the dry season, the wildlife is attracted to the perennial springs and waterholes that makes for excellent game viewing. Visitors can look forward to world-class game viewing including a variety of large mammals such as lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, zebra, giraffe, a diversity of birdlife such as flamingoes and pelicans.
Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the park which boasts vast open plains scattered with semi-arid savannah grasslands dotted with watering holes and secluded bush camps. An impressive 5000 square kilometre Etosha salt pan makes up a large area of the eastern side of the park and can even be seen from space. This remote area teems with abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes, as well as a variety of birdlife featuring flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and owls.
Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. Ongava Private Game Reserve shares the southern boundary with Etosha National Park and offers an array of luxury lodges overlooking picturesque landscapes dotted with bountiful wildlife. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include game drives, tracking rhinos on foot, guided nature walks, or watching the sunset over this magnificent landscape.
Etosha West is a new addition to this world-famous wildlife sanctuary. Formerly a restricted area the wilder western region accessed through Galton Gate, has previously had limited access, today it is open to all visitors who wish to discover the secluded reaches of this spectacular park. Visitors to Etosha West can look forward to exploring the magnificent scenery of this remote north Namibian landscape characterised by lush undulating terrain and a reddish-brown soil, which is a stark contrast to the white dusty clay soil of Etosha East’s flat expansive plains. The area boasts numerous waterholes attracting elephant, rhino, leopard, lion, and a variety of buck. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the rare Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra and black-faced impala.
Set just outside the south-western border of the park is the Etosha Heights Private Reserve which offers enthralling landscapes, a huge variety of flora and fauna, and a wide range of thrilling activities. Vast savannah, rivers, forests, Mopani woodland, salt pans and dolomite hills spread themselves over the 60 000 hectare area. Numerous safaris and game drives offer the chance to see kudu, lion, the elusive mountain zebra, sable, black-faced impala, giraffe, aardvark, elephant and many more – especially around the waterholes. Visitors can also take night drives and bush picnics. A double-storey photography hide allows close-up encounters with an incredible diversity of gorgeous bird- and animal life.