Reviews of Andersson's at Ongava
Wildlife sightings and reviews
26 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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"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

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
8 sightings

Oryx
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

White Rhino
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

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

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

White Rhino
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

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

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Elephant
2 sightings

Giraffe
2 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Oryx
1 sighting

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

White Rhino
3 sightings

Wildebeest
2 sightings

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

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Elephant
3 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Oryx
1 sighting

White Rhino
2 sightings

Zebra
1 sighting
"Andersson's at Ongava review"

Black Rhino
4 sightings

Brown Hyena
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
3 sightings

Oryx
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

White Rhino
2 sightings

Wildebeest
5 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
The gravel roads in Etosha are awful and very uncomfortable, but it’s because so many use them.
Had wonderful game sightings, and also visited the Salt Pan, which we enjoyed." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa

Black Rhino
4 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Oryx
10 sightings

White Rhino
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"ongava lodge"
I understand that Expert Africa has been assured by the new management that they are going to overhaul this camp.
This was a damper to our other wise wonderful trip" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

White Rhino
Multiple sightings
"Andersson's at Ongava review"
Saw at least 20 rhinos (black and white) over 3 days, lots of cats, and other animals, but none of the crowds in Etosha.
Comment on private guide at Anderssons':
Good guides with passion and patience and good knowledge of camera positioning for wildlife and lighting." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana

Black Rhino
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

White Rhino
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Lacking Personality"
Similarly, the staff were not nearly as engaging or inviting compared to other lodges we experienced across Namibia (or Africa for that matter). Cuisine was hit or miss; during our one night stay, we enjoyed a delicious dinner, but found the breakfast and lunch mediocre.
The bright spot of our stay was our nocturnal encounter with two black rhinos during dinner; simply fascinating to watch them drink from the water hole, enjoy the licking stone, and interact." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Elephant
1 sighting
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