Reviews of Ongava Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
173 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ongava Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"We loved Ongava Lodge"
The staff were very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed all of the meals. We appreciated the cook made sure there were vegetarian options for our vegetarian family member.
We had a scare after dinner when a very large python blocked our path back to our rooms. The staff member leading us, simply took a different route, but we worried where the python would show up again. This is when we realized we were surrounded by wild animals, and they were not all at the waterhole!" See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
"A very comfortable lodge with great views"
The rooms are very tastefully decorated and ours had an excellent view over the watering hole. The food was very good and the service excellent. Our guide, Teacher, was very knowledgeable and helpful and managed to locate lions and lionesses - in both the private Reserve and Etosha itself.
We would definitely stay at this lodge again." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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Food was buffet style - sometimes this could be variable." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Wonderful view across the plains"
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very select as we were upgraded and only eight rondavals" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Ongava Lodge - what a gem"
We spent a morning in an empty lodge watching an endless procession of animals coming to the waterhole. We were lucky to see a mother and baby white rhino close up on our sundowner drive. Black rhinos came to the floodlit waterhole every evening. The whole stay was fantastic." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Stunning"
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We highly recommend Ongava Lodge." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
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The water hole in front of the main lodge attracted a fairly regular flow of thristy animals, including zebra, waterbuck, black-faced impala, warthog, giraffe, wilderbeest, lion and rhino, as well as a martial eagle!
The staff were all friendly and eager to point out any visitors to the waterhole, in case we had missed these ourselves. Salomon, our guide was most personable and kind. The service is outstanding and the rooms tastefully and comfortably furnished. The food was delicious and varied and the menu choice excellent." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"comfortable & friendly stay in the bush"
Trips very well organised" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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