Ongava

Ongava Discover Ongava on Etosha Pan's edge. Immerse yourself in the Realm of the Rhino, embrace luxury and contribute to conservation.
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Ongava Game Reserve is one of Namibia's finest private game reserves, providing the ultimate in accommodation, offering comfort, luxury & a connection to the earth. Ongava has global recognition for exceptional conservation, ground breaking research and exciting safari experiences.

01/08/2026

Every guide has a joke that they stick with and use to entertain guests over and over again! What is your favourite joke a guide on safari has ever told you?

Choose your welcome committee. Our team... or one of the locals?
30/07/2026

Choose your welcome committee. Our team... or one of the locals?

28/07/2026

One tiny elephant. One unforgettable Encounter... pun intended.

Big ears. Tiny feet. Zero intention of being left behind. 🐘

The bush has a way of stealing your heart when you're least expecting it.
Captured from a room deck at Encounter by Ongava.

There is no soundtrack here.Only birdsong, rustling Mopane leaves, distant lion calls, and the quiet rhythm of the wild....
27/07/2026

There is no soundtrack here.

Only birdsong, rustling Mopane leaves, distant lion calls, and the quiet rhythm of the wild.

Encounter by Ongava is where authentic safari living meets effortless comfort, placing you at the very heart of one of Namibia's greatest conservation landscapes.

24/07/2026

Slow down. Take a breath. Listen to nature.

Some places ask you to look at the view.Horizon invites you to become part of it.Wake to endless horizons, soak beneath ...
22/07/2026

Some places ask you to look at the view.
Horizon invites you to become part of it.

Wake to endless horizons, soak beneath a thatched roof with the wilderness at your feet, and end the day watching the sun disappear beyond the treetops from your private deck.

With just three secluded villas, Horizon by Ongava is where luxury becomes space, silence and perspective.

https://www.ongava.com/lodge/horizon

20/07/2026

Some favourites are easy to explain. Others leave you looking up at the sky in awe.

For guide Binius, it's the magnificent Verreaux's Eagle.

With a wingspan of up to 2.3 metres, these powerful raptors are masters of Namibia's rocky landscapes, soaring effortlessly on thermals as they search for prey. They're perhaps best known for hunting rock hyraxes (dassies), which make up the majority of their diet.

Join Binius as he shares why this incredible bird has earned a special place on his list of favourites.

What's your favourite bird to spot in Namibia? 🦅

There is a certain elegance to a kudu bull that stops you in your tracks.With his spiralled horns, soft grey coat and pa...
16/07/2026

There is a certain elegance to a kudu bull that stops you in your tracks.

With his spiralled horns, soft grey coat and pale vertical stripes, he seems almost designed for the filtered light of the bush. At Ongava, on the edge of Etosha, sightings like this are a reminder that the smaller, quieter moments of safari are often just as memorable as the headline encounters.

Not every wilderness moment announces itself. Some simply step into view.

13/07/2026

Our excited guides recently captured these enthusiastic young cubs’ first hunt.

Two little hornbills sitting in a tree...While both species are common sights around Ongava, the Southern Yellow-billed ...
08/07/2026

Two little hornbills sitting in a tree...

While both species are common sights around Ongava, the Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill and Monteiro's Hornbill are easy to tell apart.

The Yellow-billed Hornbill sports a bright yellow bill and distinctive black-and-white plumage, while the Monteiro's Hornbill has a red-orange bill and a distinct black bib with white underparts.

Listen closely, too. Monteiro's Hornbills are famous for their loud, laughing calls that often echo through the bush.

Which one have you spotted on your safari?

📷: Andre Pflaum

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102 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Klein
Windhoek
10012

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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