Reviews of Andersson's at Ongava
Wildlife sightings and reviews
20 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Andersson's at Ongava and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Lions & Rhinos at Andersson's at Ongava"
The view on the waterhole is even streamed inside the rooms, if you happen to be away from the common area or on your private terrasse. Sighting of Rhinos at the water hole during dinner almost guaranteed (you get 2 m close to the hole through a hide accessible with a 25 m tunnel). And many other sightings. We had 13 elephants at lunchtime one day. We booked 2 of the perhaps 9 bungalows for 4 nights and enjoyed a unique almost private luxury Safari experience.
Special mention for the food from the Lady Chef Cook, for the manager Benedikta and expertise of our guide Vilho. Visitor Centre / Museum at Andersson is worth the detour. The game drive within the relatively crowded Etosha National Park was a disappointment compared to what you can see doing much less kilometers at the much less crowded Ongava (despite the 4 lodges on the property).
The Etosha visit is a must nevertheless for the landscape and the views on the salt pan. In retrospect, when leaving Andersson, we should have perhaps taken the tedious approx. 6 hour drive on gravel roads through Etosha from East to West to get a better impression of the National Park instead of leaving Southeast by the tar roads." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
6 sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
2 sightings
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Lion
5 sightings
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Sable antelope
10 sightings
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White Rhino
8 sightings
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
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Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
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Brown Hyena
1 sighting
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Eland
1 sighting
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Oryx
Multiple sightings
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White Rhino
Multiple sightings
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Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
Viewing the wildlife at the waterhole at lunch and dinner was fantastic and the photographic hide was great." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
3 sightings
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Eland
1 sighting
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Lion
3 sightings
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Oryx
10 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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White Rhino
6 sightings
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Wildebeest
3 sightings
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Zebra
6 sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
Too many people for me so we only went once but did see a lot of animals. We felt that staying in Ongava itself was more interesting so the rest of our rides occurred here.
Walk tracking rhino was fun and got very close to 2 of them" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
8 sightings
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Brown Hyena
5 sightings
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Eland
10 sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Lion
10 sightings
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Oryx
10 sightings
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Roan antelope
10 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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White Rhino
10 sightings
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
Stanley, our guide was excellent and Benedikta was a most friendly and smiling hostess." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
2 sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Lion
8 sightings
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Oryx
10 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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White Rhino
10 sightings
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
The hide out and water hole was terrific.
A great place to stay." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
The rooms are very high spec and spacious. The staff were great and so attentive - they all knew our names which is impressive. The food was great too.
The best thing by far is the watering hole and hide. While we were there we saw at various times a herd of elephants and a pride of lions by the watering hole and we got within a metre or two of them by going into the hide.
Our guide, Jason, was hugely knowledgeable and great company. He took us on a walking approach to two white rhinos - we were within 3 or 4 metres of them - a fantastic experience." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
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Cheetah
1 sighting
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Eland
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Oryx
Multiple sightings
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Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
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Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
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White Rhino
Multiple sightings
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Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
Restaurant area not protected from wind and/or cold for breakfast or diner! Movable screens should be installed in winter to protect guests.
Wifi was always faulty and waterhole camera was not visible on room tv screen (for 3 nights)
Sleepers would be nice in the room
All drives in private reserve were very nice (drive in Etosha a bit disapointing as far as game viewing is concerned)
Jason was a very nice guide" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
2 sightings
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Elephant
2 sightings
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Giraffe
2 sightings
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Lion
2 sightings
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Oryx
1 sighting
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Roan antelope
1 sighting
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Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
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White Rhino
3 sightings
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Wildebeest
2 sightings
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Zebra
3 sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
Spacious modern rooms that spread out along the waterhole area. Our group of 6 had our own guide for the 2 days while we were there, exploring different areas of the large Ongava preserve and adjacent Etosha NP." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
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Black Rhino
2 sightings
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Elephant
3 sightings
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Giraffe
3 sightings
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Lion
4 sightings
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Oryx
1 sighting
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White Rhino
2 sightings
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Zebra
1 sighting
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
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Black Rhino
4 sightings
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Brown Hyena
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Lion
3 sightings
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Oryx
10 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
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White Rhino
2 sightings
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Wildebeest
5 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
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