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LOCATION
• Situated along the southern boundary of the Etosha National Park, close to the Anderssen Gate in northern Namibia
• South of Okaukeujo
• Located in its own private game reserve
PRICING
1 July to 31 October - High Season
1 January to 30 June , 1 November to 31 December -Low Season
ACCOMMODATION
There are 12 large rock and thatched chalets consisting of eight twins, two triples and two doubles, and two guide rooms sharing bathroom facilities.
14 rooms in total as of 31st July 07
11 Twins (2 extra beds available for children/triples)
2 Doubles (honeymoon suites)
1 Family
Plus 2 guide rooms (not the same standard as guest rooms)
Room details:
• En-suite bathrooms with shower, double basins and bath with a view
• Air-conditioning and overhead fan
• Tea / coffee making facilities
• Private wooden viewing deck overlooking the reserve
• 220v electricity in the rooms
• Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room
• Large square mosquito nets
• Hairdryer provided
CAMP DESCRIPTION
• Situated close to the top of a hill with wonderful views across the plains
• Thatched roof covering the split-level lounge, dining room and bar
• View over waterhole
• Swimming pool
• Reception
• Steps at the lodge, so not wheelchair friendly
• Large curio shop supplying a wide selection of "African gifts" and branded safari clothing
• Reference library available
• Spotting scope for viewing game.
ACTIVITIES
• Game drives on Ongava's Reserve and Etosha National Park in 4 x 7-seater 4x4 safari vehicles
• Walks with armed guide (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). White rhino can be tracked on foot.
• Hides on Ongava's Reserve.
SUGGESTED DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Below is only a suggestion as to what may happen in camp - as daily wildlife sightings tend to affect the schedule.
05h30 - Wake up, full English and continental buffet breakfast
06h10 - Depart for Etosha (15 minute drive to the gate)
12h00 - Return to the lodge for lunch
16h00 - Tea with snacks
16h30 - Depart on nature drive on Ongava property with sundowners
20h00 - Dinner - served on an elevated deck under the stars overlooking a floodlit waterhole. Dinner is buffet style serving international cuisine and also local game dishes
ELECTRICITY & WATER
220 volt mains. Should you need an adaptor plug for a special appliance, please enquire at reception
DRINKS POLICY
Local drinks and house-wines are included but premium imports are not.
LAUNDRY POLICY
Daily service is included in the nightly tariff
EXTRAS PAYMENT
Payment can be made by cash, traveller's cheques and Visa or Mastercard credit cards.
If guests wish to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Lodge staff - US$3.00 per guest per day.
Driver/guides - US$5.00 per guest per day. This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards.
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See a selection of photographs from Ongava Lodge by clicking the image above.
Photos provided courtesy of Wilderness Safaris and Ivan Knezovich
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