Game Reserve
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Namibia 300 km² (116 mi²) Est. 1991
About Ongava Private Game Reserve
Ongava Private Game Reserve borders the southern boundary of Etosha National Park, offering exclusive access to 300 square kilometres of pristine bushveld. The reserve is an important rhino sanctuary, supporting significant populations of both black and white rhinos, along with all other major plains game species.
Ongava provides a premium complement to an Etosha safari, with the advantage of off-road driving, night drives, walking safaris, and rhino tracking — activities not permitted inside Etosha itself. The reserve's lodges also have their own waterholes, providing outstanding game viewing from the comfort of your room or pool deck.
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Safari Tours
3.8
Avg Rating
3/5
Big Five
35
Years Protected
Highlights
- Excellent rhino tracking with both black and white species
- Off-road driving, night drives, and walks not permitted in Etosha
- Direct access to Etosha through Anderson Gate
- Exclusive experience with very few guests
- Lodge waterholes attract superb wildlife
Considerations
- Very expensive — luxury-only accommodation
- Small reserve compared to Etosha itself
- Not accessible to self-drive visitors
- Lion sightings are less frequent than in Etosha
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
occasional
🐆
Leopard
Not present
🐘
Elephant
common
🦬
Buffalo
Not present
🦏
Rhino
common
Notable Species
Lion
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Black Rhino
Common
White Rhino
Common
Cheetah
Occasional
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Kudu
Common
Springbok
Common
Gemsbok
Common
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Nov
Dec
Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal
Climate Overview
Getting There
Ongava is located immediately south of Etosha's Anderson Gate, approximately 4.5 hours drive from Windhoek. Fly-in guests use the Ongava airstrip with scheduled connections from Windhoek.
Nearest Airport
Ongava Airstrip
Nearest City
Outjo
Drive Time
4.5 hours