Reviews of Ongava Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
171 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
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"Ongava Lodge review"
Also great restaurant overlooking small waterhole." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
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A great evening drive to see rhinos and lion.
An outstanding experience." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Spectacular View!"
The two activities we took while there were very interesting and again the guides were very good at what they do and quite knowledgeable. It was fun doing the rides around the camp." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
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Lodge was very comfortable but the restaurant buffet service was average. the staff and guide were excellent" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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Food was average and not to the standard a lodge of this class should provide. It was also variable in quality.
The staff were very good, particularly Abram who was our guide and went out of his way to look after us." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
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Food was disappointing and scarce. As we declined to eat game, we were offered steak and lamb chops which, unfortunately, were so tough we could not eat them. They did provide a nice salad which seemed popular with guests and eventually on one evening provided a cheese plate. It was not until the second morning we discovered cooked breakfast was available.
New managers have recently been installed so perhaps the food issue will improve." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
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Room was lovely with excellent facilities." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Lots of Rhino!"
At the moment the reserve is lacking focus - and this reserve has an opportunity to explain the conservation of rhino like few others!
When we were at the lodge the septic tank needed some attention (rather smelly), but this is a minor comment on a very good experience." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Unfogettable animal viewing"
I was less impressed with our room; the shower soaked the floor beyond the shower area & could not be adjusted, the lighting was poorly placed & although we had air con which I assume was necessary because of the stone construction of the building, it seemed inappropriate in a safari camp. I much prefer to be in tented accommodation.
The guided activities here (our guide was Hennoch) were outstanding & we were given among the best days safari activities we have ever had. We started with a walk during which we tracked white rhi100 m ano ,eventually getting to about 20m of a group of 3 - an amazing experience. This was followed up by a walk across a grassy plain towards herds of zebra, wildebeest & hartebeest.
We were a little concerned when Hennoch pointed out a further couple of rhino sheltering under trees to our right & surprised when he pointed out a pair of ears showing above the long grass. They belonged to a lone male lion who eventually got up and walked away as we got closer. The icing on this amazing day was during our sundowner drive when, from a vehicle & for a suitable short time, we tracked alongside a lioness going out for her evening hunt. The sundowner itself was observed by 2 of the local rhino & a variety of different antelope & probably by several unseen species." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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