ONGAVA LODGE FACT SHEET

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.

Room details:

En-suite bathrooms with shower, double basins and bath with a view.
Air-conditioning and overhead fan, large square mosquito nets.
Tea / coffee making facilities.
Private wooden viewing deck overlooking the reserve.
220v electricity in the rooms—hairdryer provided.
Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room.

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.
Steps at the lodge – not wheelchair friendly.
Reception and a 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 4×7-seater 4×4 safari vehicles
Guided walks with armed guide to track White Rhino on Ongava’s Reserve
Night drives on Ongava’s Reserve
Hides on Ongava’s Reserve.

SUGGESTED DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Below is only a suggestion – as daily wildlife sightings tend to throw the schedule right out.

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

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.