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Ongava Through Their Lens

Delve into a collection of reviews, features, and articles from those who have journeyed through Ongava. Gain insight from personal reflections and professional accounts that highlight the reserve's unique charm. This space offers a rich tapestry of perspectives, bringing Ongava to life through the eyes of others.

Irwin de Vries, the culinary talent behind Ongava's food experience, brings more than twenty-five years of bush-based culinary expertise to the lodge kitchens as the Group Executive Head Chef.
Irwin de Vries, the culinary talent behind Ongava's food experience, brings more than twenty-five years of bush-based culinary expertise to the lodge kitchens as the Group Executive Head Chef.
A Feast in the Bush: Ongava’s Food ExperienceAt Ongava, the dining table is as much a part of the safari as the waterhole, the lion’s roar, or the rustle of wind through mopane trees. Food here isn’t just sustenance between game drives – it’s an experience layered with place, people, and passion.