Species that can be seen year round include elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, springbok, oryx, kudu and the diminutive Damara Dik-Dik. Birdlife is also good with ostrich and raptors in abundance. Local specials include the Short-toed Rockthrush, Hautlaubs Francolin, Rockrunner, Ruppells Parrot, White-tailed Shrike and Chestnut Weaver. A highlight at Ongava is that it is one of the few private game reserves in Southern Africa where you have a chance of seeing both black and white rhino. For those who enjoy close wildlife encounters, tracking white rhino on foot with an armed guide is a highlight not to be missed. Ongava Game reserve also has a good population of lion, eland, mountain zebra, black faced impala and a number of other antelope species.

Ongava Lodge is situated close to the top of a hill with wonderful views across the plains. Take advantage of the magnificent views over the waterhole and across the wide plains below from the split-level lounge, dining room and bar. Ongava Lodge has 10 chalets which are attractively built out of brick and thatch close to the top of a hill. All your comforts are taken care of. Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, bath, shower and double hand basins. There is air-conditioning in the rooms and overhead fans. The rooms have glass fronted doors which lead out onto a private covered verandah overlooking the bush. Outdoor dining under the stars, whilst viewing game drinking at the waterhole is something never to be forgotten. There is also a swimming pool and a large curio shop stocking a good selection of African gifts and branded safari clothing. As the lodge is built close to the top of a hill, there are several steps. If you can not climb steps, we suggest you book into Ongava Tented Camp.
Activities:

• Game drives on Ongava's Reserve and Etosha National Park in 4 x 7-seater 4x4 safari vehicles
• Guided walks with armed guide to track White Rhino on Ongava's Reserve
• Night drives on Ongava's Reserve
• Hides on Ongava's Reserve.