Reviews of Ongava Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
170 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ongava Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Aug-2018, 55 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Ongava Lodge.
Lion
90% success
Leopard
13% success
Cheetah
12% success
Giraffe
96% success
White Rhino
96% success
Mr & Mrs H
Maningtree
"Wonderful view across the plains"
2 nights Arrived 30 Oct 2014
"Nice atmosphere in central area. Motivated guide. Easy mingling with other guests or privacy when wanted."
See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms J & Ms C
UK
"Ongava Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 13 Oct 2014
"good rondaval but quite a long from main lodge.
very select as we were upgraded and only eight rondavals" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
very select as we were upgraded and only eight rondavals" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
UK
"Ongava Lodge - what a gem"
3 nights Arrived 5 Oct 2014
"We enjoyed our 3 night stop here. It gave us a chance to slow down and recharge batteries. It was a good place to do this. The Lodge was excellent in all respects. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming across the board.
We spent a morning in an empty lodge watching an endless procession of animals coming to the waterhole. We were lucky to see a mother and baby white rhino close up on our sundowner drive. Black rhinos came to the floodlit waterhole every evening. The whole stay was fantastic." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
We spent a morning in an empty lodge watching an endless procession of animals coming to the waterhole. We were lucky to see a mother and baby white rhino close up on our sundowner drive. Black rhinos came to the floodlit waterhole every evening. The whole stay was fantastic." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms & Miss S
Vancouver
"Stunning"
1 night Arrived 14 Jul 2014
"Very exciting game drive with guide Epi. Very good at finding animals."
See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Alabama
"Ongava Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 12 Jun 2014
"Very nice place to stay. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were nice. Animal viewing from the deck overlooking the waterholes was great.
We highly recommend Ongava Lodge." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
We highly recommend Ongava Lodge." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
The CWs
UK
"Ongava Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 23 Apr 2014
"Ongava Lodge is a most comfortable retreat in its own private game reserve. Having spent a few hours driving in Etosha where we saw more tourists than animals, we decided to stay put in camp for the duration of our stay.
The water hole in front of the main lodge attracted a fairly regular flow of thristy animals, including zebra, waterbuck, black-faced impala, warthog, giraffe, wilderbeest, lion and rhino, as well as a martial eagle!
The staff were all friendly and eager to point out any visitors to the waterhole, in case we had missed these ourselves. Salomon, our guide was most personable and kind. The service is outstanding and the rooms tastefully and comfortably furnished. The food was delicious and varied and the menu choice excellent." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
The water hole in front of the main lodge attracted a fairly regular flow of thristy animals, including zebra, waterbuck, black-faced impala, warthog, giraffe, wilderbeest, lion and rhino, as well as a martial eagle!
The staff were all friendly and eager to point out any visitors to the waterhole, in case we had missed these ourselves. Salomon, our guide was most personable and kind. The service is outstanding and the rooms tastefully and comfortably furnished. The food was delicious and varied and the menu choice excellent." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr & Mr B
Cardiff
"comfortable & friendly stay in the bush"
2 nights Arrived 30 Mar 2014
"Very warm welcome,pleasant staff, eager to please--overall a very pleasant stay. Accommodation very comfortable and clean--stunning views of Etosha and its animals. Good quality food & willingness to prepare special meal if menu did not suit.
Trips very well organised" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Trips very well organised" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr F & Ms G
Surrey
"Luxurious Ongava Lodge"
3 nights Arrived 9 Mar 2014
"Huge, comfortable central boma for meals and relaxation. Our lodge (number 2) had a private balcony, indoor and outdoor showers and a great view of the two waterholes. Excellent evening game drive in Ongava - six white rhinos, lions, wildebeest and much more. Etosha's Anderson Gate is right outside the Ongava reserve and self-drive is highly recommended. Watch out for the dassies, who think they own the swiming pool!
Downside: limited opportunity to walk around the lodge area on your own, especially not after dark as it's too dangerous. Same goes for Etosha - lots of signs tell you to stay in the car." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Downside: limited opportunity to walk around the lodge area on your own, especially not after dark as it's too dangerous. Same goes for Etosha - lots of signs tell you to stay in the car." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr G & Miss R
Kent
"Ongava Lodge, great location and safari"
1 night Arrived 16 Oct 2013
"We had an excellent safari in Ongava's own park and very much enjoyed dinner overlooking Ongava's watering hole. There is an option to go to the hide by the watering hole to get a better view, we went after dinner when unfortunately the animals had left by the time we arrived, it might be worth going at 5/6pm before dinner.
Excellent dinner and the after dinner Amarula was a nice touch.
Ongava Lodge was a great place to stay for entering Etosha Park at sunrise the following morning." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
Excellent dinner and the after dinner Amarula was a nice touch.
Ongava Lodge was a great place to stay for entering Etosha Park at sunrise the following morning." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr J & Ms A
Norway
"Ongava Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 7 Oct 2013
"Very nice upscale Lodge. Very friendly staff, and great guides. Had very close up encounter with lions at sunset. Classic!
Also great restaurant overlooking small waterhole." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
Also great restaurant overlooking small waterhole." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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Other lodges in Etosha National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Okaukuejo Camp
Set within Etosha National Park, Okaukuejo Resort is a large camp with a productive, floodlit waterhole.
Halali Camp
The smallest of Etosha's erstwhile restcamps, overlooking its own floodlit waterhole, Halali has a superb location near the centre of Etosha Pan.
Mushara Bush Camp
The family-friendly Mushara Bush Camp offers great value and is an excellent base from which to explore Etosha National Park.
Ongava Tented Camp
Set around a waterhole on a private reserve, the small Ongava Tented Camp combines understated comfort with activities that include walks and night drives.
