Little Ongava
Perched high on a rocky outcrop, with incredible views over the surrounding African savanna, Little Ongava has only three luxury villas, offering one of the most exclusive safari stays in Namibia close to Etosha. Each secluded villa has its own private deck and plunge pool, a sala or sitting area and a luxury en-suite bathroom with indoor and open-air outdoor showers – all offering spectacular views from every angle.
Highlights
- Luxury safari lodge accommodation
- Small, intimate and exclusive villas overlooking the Ongava plains
- Only three secluded, thatched-roof luxurious villas
- Panoramic views from the villas
- Exclusive and personalised service
- Located inside a 30,000-hectare private game reserve with easy access to Etosha National Park
Designed with luxury, privacy and a close connection to the surrounding wilderness in mind, Little Ongava is one of Namibia's most exclusive safari camps. Set high on a hill, a meandering boardwalk over boulders and trees connects the luxurious main guest lounge and dining area with three secluded villas.
Luxury thatched-roof villas
Each secluded rock, wood and glass luxury thatched-roof villa has a spacious living room area with a fireplace, a private viewing deck, king-sized beds and a private plunge pool and sala. The en-suite bathrooms feature double basins, a bathtub, an indoor shower and an outdoor, open-air shower. The villas also have air-conditioners, a bar fridge, a safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities and hairdryers.
The Little Ongava experience
The thatched main lounge and dining areas offer views of the bush and waterhole below the camp. Little Ongava guests share a dedicated safari guide and game-viewing vehicle but private, guided game drive bookings are available on request and subject to availability. Wildlife viewing and other activities available at Little Ongava include day and night game drives in Onganva Game Reserve, game drives and day trips to nearby Etosha National Park, bush walks, rhino tracking with qualified and experienced game rangers, birdwatching, wellness treatments and visits to a photographic hide and the Ongava Research Centre Information Service.
Getting there
By air - Guests can take a private or charter aircraft directly to Ongava's airstrip inside the reserve. A daily air taxi service also connects to Windhoek (a one-and-a-half-hour flight)
By road - It's an approximate four-hour drive from Windhoek via Okahandja and Otjiwarongo. Transfers are available by arrangement from Windhoek for groups of four or more.
Little Ongava guest review
"An incredible experience from the first minute to the last! Our guide Michael was not only brilliant at explaining things - he also managed to track down animals that were playing hard to get. The rooms are luxurious and tasteful, and the entire staff were a joy." — Tripadvisor review by SteveSavatte from July 2023
Includes
- All meals and local drinks
- Twice daily scheduled camp activities
- Transfer between the airstrip and the lodge
- Park fees
- Laundry
- Namibian VAT
- Tourism and Sustainability Levy
- Visits to the Ongava Research Centre's Visitor Centre
Excludes
- Scheduled charter flights
- Premium imported brands and champagne
- Gratuities
- Curio purchases
- Items of a personal nature
- Transport to and from the lodge
- Travel Insurance
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