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Luxury Safari Camp
Namibia

Little Ongava
Etosha Private Reserves

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Highlights

Unrivalled privacy – With just three expansive villas, Little Ongava offers exceptional seclusion, ideal for couples or exclusive-use groups seeking absolute tranquillity.
Private guide and vehicle – Each stay includes a personal guide and private 4WD, allowing fully flexible game drives tailored to your pace and interests.
Superb location overlooking Ongava Reserve – Elevated on a rocky ridge, the lodge looks out over a busy waterhole and sweeping savannah teeming with wildlife.
Access to Etosha National Park – Explore both the private Ongava Reserve and Etosha’s iconic salt pans, combining exclusivity with world-renowned game viewing.
Excellent wildlife sightings – Ongava is home to both white and black rhino, along with lion, elephant, giraffe, leopard and large herds of plains game.
Elegant villas with private plunge pools – Each spacious suite features a plunge pool, fireplace, freestanding bath and panoramic deck with uninterrupted views across the wilderness.

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How do we get there?

Little Ongava is located on the private Ongava Reserve, which borders the southern edge of Etosha National Park, near Andersson’s Gate.

By air – The most convenient way to reach the lodge is by light aircraft from Windhoek or other safari regions. Flights land at Ongava’s private airstrip, just a 15-minute drive from the lodge.
By road – Little Ongava is approximately a 5 to 6-hour drive from Windhoek on good tar roads, followed by a short gravel section into the reserve. Self-drive or private transfer options are available, often as part of a wider Namibia itinerary.

Are children welcome?

Yes – children aged 12 and over are welcome at Little Ongava.

Due to the intimate nature of the camp and its elevated, open design, the lodge is best suited to older children who can fully appreciate the experience. With private guiding and a highly flexible approach, it can work very well for families with teens interested in wildlife, photography or conservation.

Giving back

Little Ongava is part of the Ongava Game Reserve, one of Namibia’s leading private conservation success stories. The lodge operates with a strong focus on sustainability, both in its environmental footprint and its long-term support of wildlife and community initiatives.

Rhino conservation – Ongava is a vital sanctuary for both black and white rhino. By staying at Little Ongava, guests directly contribute to the funding of anti-poaching patrols, monitoring and research efforts.
Low-impact design – The lodge was built to blend discreetly into its rocky surroundings, using natural materials and elevated walkways to reduce disturbance to the landscape.
Responsible water and energy use – Solar energy is used where possible, and water usage is carefully managed – a necessity in this arid region.
Scientific research – Ongava houses a dedicated research centre focused on the long-term study of the reserve’s ecosystems, including predator-prey dynamics and habitat restoration.
Community support – The reserve offers training and employment to people from neighbouring communities, creating jobs and building skills in guiding, hospitality and conservation.

What wildlife might you encounter?

Little Ongava offers outstanding wildlife viewing, both on its private reserve and inside neighbouring Etosha National Park. The diversity is exceptional, and sightings are often intimate due to limited vehicle numbers and expert guiding.

White and black rhino – Ongava is one of the best places in Namibia to see both species, often at close range and sometimes even from the lodge.
Lion and leopard – Both big cats are present on the reserve, with lions regularly spotted and leopards occasionally seen in quieter areas.
Elephant and giraffe – Herds of elephant move through the reserve, especially during the dry season, and giraffe are commonly seen browsing in open woodland.
Plains game – Expect healthy numbers of zebra, wildebeest, springbok, kudu and oryx – all of which attract predators.
Birdlife – Over 300 bird species have been recorded in the area, including raptors, hornbills, bustards and colourful bee-eaters.
Nocturnal species – On night drives, you may encounter bat-eared foxes, aardvark, genets and other elusive desert-adapted creatures.

With your own private guide and vehicle, each drive is tailored to your interests – whether it’s tracking rhino, birding or simply enjoying the changing light across the plains.

Why we love Little Ongava

Exclusivity is the reason, with just three luxurious villas and private game drives as standard, it offers one of Namibia’s most exclusive safari experiences. The views, service and tranquillity are unmatched, it’s safari at its most refined.