Ongava Private Game Reserve
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.

0

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
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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