Looking for a slice of paradise? Anderssons At Ongava is one of our favourites on the private Ongava Reserve. With its spacious and elegant design, it's the ultimate retreat. This eco-friendly lodge blends cutting-edge features with modest charm, ensuring a special experience with all the added extras while still feeling like home. But the real highlight? The incredible wildlife viewing opportunities right from your suite, the sunken observation deck, or the infinity swimming pool.
Whether you're into birding, hiking, or just relaxing amidst nature, this spot has it all. It's the perfect place to indulge in birdwatching, admire flora, hike through the scenic landscapes, gaze at stars, and unwind amidst wildlife.
If sitting in the hide and watching wildlife come and go at eye level to the waterhole isn’t where you choose to be all day long, then there are plenty of other activities on offer and enough to make you wish you had more time here.
Bird watching; game drives; guided game/ nature walks; rhino and elephant approaching; Ongava Research Centre.
Or simply relax.
Whatever you do, you can be sure to have a true wildlife experience here. A chance to be a part of conservation science and the bigger picture which focuses on the field based research of the resident scientists.
Keep in mind the following with regards to children:
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Ongava Private Nature reserve is a first-class, genuine big 5 safari in its own right that shares a fenceless border with Etosha National Park. Here, in this 30,000ha wildlife sanctuary, there are no opening and closing times, no roads and no limits to your game viewing experience.
Ongava offers three other accommodation options each with their own style and price tag; all sharing the same amazing wildlife experience:
Anderssons at Ongava offers a unique blend of luxury and ecotourism, anchored by the Ongava Research Centre. This independently funded hub is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the African bush's wildlife and ecology, exploring how species interact with their environment. Researchers from around the world contribute to critical studies on animal behaviour, migration, and conservation. In addition to its research, Anderssons at Ongava is committed to building partnerships in research and conservation with both local and international organisations, supporting sustainable development projects for local communities, and implementing measures to safeguard wildlife. The reserve's ongoing ecological monitoring and research activities aim to understand the impact of human activities on the environment and improve conservation efforts. The adjoining visitor centre provides insight into Ongava Private Game Reserve's history, flora, fauna, and the future of sustainable tourism. The centre also serves as a space for stargazing, completing the immersive, educational experience at this pioneering safari destination.
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