Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch | Kalahari Namibia
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch renovated from an old farmhouse has Luxury chalets set amongst sweeping dunes and creatively built from hay bales. Chalets are equipped with air-conditioning, mosquito nets, safes, and a private balcony. Designed with an African safari in mind the main building has a lounge, dining room, bar and cellar, library, a swimming pool, and open-air Lapa for outdoor dining. The area is known for its unique landscape and varied animal and bird species, and activities range from Scenic Nature and Game Drives, a walk with the San Bushmen, a Cheetah Excursion, a Horse Back Safari, and a unique Star Gazing Safari experience. This owner-run Lodge is authentic, remote, and has a welcoming ambience.
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Well separated from each other, stand alone on stilts on top of the red dunes, with unsurpassed views to the south-west accross the dune landscape. Each with ensuite facitilities bath and shower, air-conditioning, coffee/tea station and mini bar.
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Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen
Constructed with thick walls, 6 of these were built from plastered straw bales, and all the savanna chalets stand well apart from each other in the 'street' between the dunes with scenic views. Each with en-suite shower facilities, air-conditioning, coffee/tea station, mini bar & sleeper couch
Spacious rooms situated close to reception with private garden separated by wooden dropper-fence. Each with en suite shower facilities, air-conditioning, fans and coffee/tea station. Honesty bar in reception area. The pool rooms
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen
Situated 1 Km from the lodge in a nearby street between the dunes. Each has a fully tiled ablution block with toilet, shower, washbasin and mirror, gas-fired hot water, solar lighting and romantic paraffin lamp lighting.
Stand alone on stilts on top of the red dunes, with unsurpassed views to the south-west accross the dune landscape. Each with ensuite facitilities bath and shower, air-conditioning, coffee/tea station and Private Jacuzzi
Property Facilities
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, TV Room, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Fan, Fridge, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Meal on Request
Activities on Site
Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Massages
Activities Nearby
Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks
A relaxing walk with the Bushman (San), sharing with you their ancient survival skills and secrets from their forefathers.
Arriving at the traditional Bushman village, you will meet the family who will present you with how they used to store water in ostrich eggs , plants for medicinal use, setting up traps, the making of ostrich and bead jewellery, etc. This is really an experience, always to remember.
The guide will do the necessary translation in English, as the Bushman will be speaking in their language.
A game drive in the reserve with a variety of game such as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue-wildebeest, eland and much more. The reserve has some of the highest dunes in this region, with views over the pans, characteristic to the Kalahari. Between the dunes, which are called streets, are the beautiful acacia trees. The Kalahari has more than 150 species of birds. The well-known suricate (meerkat) is also to be seen, although they are very scarce.
As the day draws to an end, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.
This activity allows one the opportunity to come up close to the cheetah, great for taking photos. The guides will provide interesting facts about this incredible cat and the history of the cheetahs in their care
In association with CCF(cheetah conservation fund), bagatelle are the custodians of the cheetahs, which are kept in a 12 hectare enclosure. Unable to fend for themselves, the three orphans namely, Ralf, Etosha, and Tuano are fed and cared lovingly by them here at bagatelle.
After this, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.
Bagatelle has a variety of horses suitable for children, beginners, intermediate and advanced riders.
Experience the Kalahari in silence with only the sounds of nature, on well trained quarter horses (cowboy horses) accompanied with a guide.
Enjoy refreshing drink in an ostrich egg shell on the dune, before heading back to the ranch.
After dinner, this drive offers the adventures one, the opportunity to look out with the aid of a strong spotlight, for various nocturnal animals such as aardvark, bat-eared foxes, porcupines, springhare, aardwolf, wild cats, birds, such as owls and so much more. This will be accompanied with hot gluwein/sherry in winter or something refreshing in summer.
A game drive, cheetah experience & sundowner on the dune
A game drive in the reserve with a variety of game such as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue-wildebeest, eland and much more. The reserve has some of the highest dunes in this region, with views over the pans, characteristic to the Kalahari. Between the dunes, which are called streets, are the beautiful acacia trees. The Kalahari has more than 150 species of birds. The well-known suricate (meerkat) is also to be seen, although they are very scarce.
Cheetah experience allows one the opportunity to come up close to the cheetah, great for taking photos. The guides will provide interesting facts about this incredible cat and the history of the cheetahs in their care.
After this, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served in our restaurant
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1 Night
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3 Stars
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 27
Special Interests: Adventure, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Quivertree Forest Rest Camp | Quiver Tree Forest
Positioned 13 km away from Keetmanshoop, Quivertree Forest Rest Camp provides comfortable accommodation ideally situated on the way to Sossusvlei or Windhoek. The Rest Camp, located on a working sheep farm is where the renowned National Monument Quivertree Forest can be found with its picturesque topography and scenic rock formations. The Rest Camp contains rustically decorated Double Rooms equipped with basic amenities including air-conditioning. The Rest Camp facilitates a swimming pool and a kitchen that operates off a set menu. Known for its excellent photographic opportunities, you can opt to do a Night Photographic Excursion and a guided Cheetah Walk and also explore the Quivertree Forest and Giant’s Playground. Enjoy the magic of the forest at sunset and ample activities to cater to all travellers.
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Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn Gondwana Collection Namibia | Aus
Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn is settled at the foot of the Aus mountains in the Klein-Aus Vista Reserve, ideally positioned en route to the coastal town of Lüderitz. The country house-styled Double Rooms are complete with modern amenities and have a private veranda. The property has a swimming pool, a bar, restaurant, and wooden deck to immerse yourself in the Namibian sunsets and the serenity of the area. A day of heightened activity awaits with options of self-guided Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking Trails, Desert Tours, and Sunset Drives. You can also do a day trip to Lüderitz, the ghost town of Kolmanskop, and a visit to the Garub water hole where you may be lucky enough to see the wild horses of the Namib. Well maintained, this Lodge provokes a feeling of nostalgia with its truly unique backdrop and tranquil skies.
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This unit has 2 x 3/4 beds en-suite bathroom with shower, lounge and verandah. Fridge, tea & coffee facilities, heater fan and ceiling fan, personal safe.
This unit has 3 single beds and en-suite bathroom with shower, lounge and verandah. Fridge, tea & coffee facilities, heater fan and ceiling fan, personal safe.
This unit has 2 x single beds and 1 x bunk bed sleeping 2 and en-suite bathroom with shower, lounge and verandah. Fridge, tea & coffee facilities, heater fan and ceiling fan, personal safe.
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Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Fan, Fridge, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities on Site
Cycling, Game Drives, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Cultural Tours, General Sightseeing, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours
Self-guided trip to the Wild Horses viewpoint at Garub
Lüderitz is just 120km away and the ghost town of Kolmanskop only 115km (tar road). Klein-Aus Vista is the ideal starting point for a trip to both places. 20km from Aus, on the way to or back from Luderitz, visit the Garub water hole where the wild horses and several other animals of the desert plains can be found.
Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park, (God’s Window), min. 4 persons per excursion
Explore the flora and fauna of the Succulent Karoo desert on your own. You have five different hiking trails to choose from. They are well marked and take you through the wildly romantic scenery of the Aus Mountains. Duration: between 2 and 5 hours
There is a choice of different routes on well marked trails : varying from 18 km to 35 km - mostly single track trails, recommended for riders with intermediate skills - Rent dual suspension bikes.
These drives in the late afternoon present an opportunity to experience the incredible scenic beauty of Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park at dusk. (min. 3 persons per excursion)
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2 Nights
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 30
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge | Sossusvlei
Supremely positioned as the closest location to Sossusvlei via private gate access, Kulala Desert Lodge sits at the base of the impressive Sossusvlei Dunes within the Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Complementing Northern Africa flair, the rustic Thatched and Canvas Tents are erected on an elevated platform, complete with electrical outlets, mosquito nets, a fan, as well as a rooftop area for the opportunity to sleep out under the dazzling night sky. The main Lodge area comprises a bar, dining area, and swimming pool surrounded by a veranda commanding a view of a nearby waterhole. The many activities will keep you busy with Scenic Nature Drives, Guided Walks, Guided Fat Bike Excursions, Tours to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, as well as Hot Air ballooning, all aimed at exploring the grandeur of the open plains.
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The camp comprises nineteen elegant and comfortable brick and canvas tents under thatch, with twin accommodation and en-suite facilities. Each has been built on a raised wooden platform to maximise the expansive views. Gravel pathways link the tents to the convivial main area. A snug and comfortable private rooftop area for sleep-outs under the stars completes each room, and makes for an unforgettable experience.
Two spacious family units each have two bedrooms with two three-quarter beds per bedroom, and own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each family unit, while a shared outdoor deck connects both units.
Property Facilities
Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool
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Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
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Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
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The 37 000-hectare (91 429-acre) private Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers visitors exclusive wildlife-viewing opportunities, which include the likes of gemsbok (oryx), bat-eared fox, brown hyena and birdlife. A highlight is a coffee or sundowner stop in the exceptionally scenic reserve.
World-famous Sossusvlei is both the name for the area in general; as well as an enormous clay pan, flanked by immense sand dunes. Climb the 300-metre red dunes and gaze upon the famed Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site. Nearby, at the foot of some of these dunes, the skeletons of 900-year old camelthorn trees dominate the landscape where once water flowed. This is known as Dead Vlei. An exclusive-use gate provides direct access at sunrise to the renowned dunes of Sossusvlei and the evocative panoramas of Dead Vlei.
This fascinating geographical formation is well worth a visit. The result of millions of years of water carving its way into the earth, today Sesriem Canyon is three kilometres long. Views from the top are breathtaking, while walks through the canyon reveal distinct geographical layers which were laid down over aeons.
Walking trails focus on becoming immersed in this remote area, as well as its scenic beauty and the fascinating, and surprisingly, diverse array of insects, reptiles and rodents which make this dry and harsh region their home. The Tsauchab River Trail takes guests on a stroll along the dry riverbed close by the camp.
Set out in the late afternoon for a nature drive, and complete your excursion in a remote and dramatic spot on the reserve, sipping a gin and tonic while watching the sun set over the distant mountains or sweeping dunes.
Ideal for introducing your family to the natural wonders of Namibia, take in the sweeping scenery on fat-wheeled e-bikes. A fun way to explore the spectacular open plains with your guide.
Private rooftop area for sleep-outs accessed by a wooden staircase behind each tented guest room. Sleep-out under the twinkling skies in the Namib Desert, and be lulled to sweet slumber by the magical night sounds of Africa.
The hot air balloon safari on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers a truly exceptional experience – soaring silently above the magnificent sand sea of the Sossusvlei dunes, with a champagne breakfast served at your landing site.
- Optional activity at extra cost, and weather permitting.
- Unavailable for the periods 15 January to 15 February (inclusive), and 25 December and 01 January.
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2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 21
Special Interests: Flora, Hiking, Nature, Star Gazing
Oyster Box Guesthouse | Walvis Bay
Commanding a view of the Walvis Bay Lagoon, Oyster Box Guesthouse provides comfortable accommodation with easy accessibility to the town centre and various restaurants all within walking distance. With maritime-themed décor across the property and clean and simple finishes, this Guesthouse facilitates a bar, laundry service, and secure parking. The rooms are modernly furnished and complete with air- conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi Connectivity, a heating unit. The Lagoon is home to many bird species, including the Flamingo, and some of the rooms face onto this natural Heritage Site. you can book an optional tour to explore this pure wonder. The great location and easy-going pace add to the convenience of this Guesthouse.
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Standard Twin Room features modern décor with wooden floors and comes equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms feature extensive views of the lagoon. Each has a private bathroom which is stocked with free toiletries.
Twin Room Partial Sea Facing feature modern décor with wooden floors and come equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms feature extensive views of the lagoon. Each has a private bathroom which is stocked with free toiletries.
Comfort Twin/ Triple feature modern décor with wooden floors and come equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. Some feature extensive views of the lagoon. Each has a private bathroom which is stocked with free toiletries. Sofa Bed available on request
Standard Triple Rooms feature modern décor with wooden floors and come equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms feature extensive views of the lagoon. Sofa Bed available on request.
Triple Partial Sea Facing Rooms feature modern décor with wooden floors and come equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms feature extensive views of the lagoon. Sofa Bed available on request.
Property Facilities
Bar, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Laundry Service (Available), Safe, Television
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Room Service
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, General Sightseeing, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Adventures, Museums, Quad Biking, Scenic Flights, Sky Diving, Surfing, Tennis Court, Windsurfing
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Spitzkoppen Lodge | Spitzkoppe
Innovatively blended between huge granite peaks, showcasing the superb scenery of the Erongo Mountains lies Spitzkoppen Lodge. The location on the Northern edge of the Spitzkoppe mountain range provides the unique opportunity to explore the archaeological wonderland of the famous Bushmen rock paintings, visit Zebra Pool, or for the more adventurous take a guided hike up the third highest mountain at Spitzkoppe. The eco-friendly tents are spacious with an elevated deck and covered outside viewing deck to allow cool air to filter through the room. Due to limited power, there is no air conditioning or heating. The main areas of the Lodge accentuate the sights of the mountainous landscape with an airy lounge, bar, and dining area as well as a rock pool for a refreshing dip. Discover the relaxed ambience of this oasis in the rocks.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
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En-Suite, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Wheelchair Friendly
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Horse Riding, Walks (Guided)
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1 Night
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4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
Special Interests: Adventure, Cycling, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Anderssons At Ongava | Ongava Private Game Reserve
Positioned in the Ongava Game Reserve adjacent to Etosha National Park, Andersson's at Ongava is ingeniously designed to combine ecological accommodation with luxurious comfort. Set against a backdrop of the Mopane woodlands, the Suites are equipped with air- conditioning, outdoor showers, and a private viewing deck with 180-degree panoramic views of the surrounding area. The communal area includes an infinity swimming pool, lounge, and bar, as well as a dining area with views of the nearby waterhole. With an abundance of wildlife in the area, the Lodge offers Guided Game Drives and Bush Walks, as well as an underground photographic hide. This Lodge achieves perfection with its breath-taking beauty, attentive staff, and ultimate opulence. The only regret you will have is not staying longer.
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1 x family unit - consists of 2 identical suites, each one king-size bed (alternative 2 x three quarter beds). Both suites each have their own bathroom and entrance. Rooms are linked by a short walkway.
The suites are designed as a direct extension of the landscape itself. The rock and other natural elements are used to reflect the environment and drama of Etosha. The natural stone and spacious solid build with innovative roof structure, offers guests a climate-controlled sanctuary in the bush.
Design includes a private viewing deck with 180-degree panorama.
6 x twin-bedded suites with 2 x three quarter beds and 1 x double suite with one queen-size bed.
The suites are designed as a direct extension of the landscape itself. The rock and other natural elements are used to reflect the environment and drama of Etosha. The natural stone and spacious solid build with innovative roof structure, offers guests a climate-controlled sanctuary in the bush.
Design includes a private viewing deck with 180-degree panorama.
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Full- or half-day guided morning game drives in the Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area, allow you to see the massive salt-pan and perennial springs that provide the water required by the Park’s high-density big game population. Full day activity on request and comes with packed lunch.
Offered seasonally and subject to an available walking guide, the guided nature walks through the reserve will proudly showcase the abundant array of life, from the unusual plants to the arid-adapted animals with a chance of potentially approaching white rhino.
Andersson’s hide allows for unobtrusive game viewing of the camp’s waterhole. Often frequented by plains game including warthog, zebra, giraffe and an array of antelope, the waterhole also attracts larger game such as rhino and sometimes even lions.
Guided afternoon/evening game drives take place on the private Ongava Game Reserve. The reserve is famed for its population of rhino and lion, as well as other game such as the endemic black-faced impala.
Guests can interface with science and research across Anderssons and part of this experience is an immersion into the world of natural history and science at the new Ongava Visitor Centre. With dozens of in-depth displays that feature information on the geology, animals, plants and ecological functioning of this fascinating region, guests are encouraged to meander through the self-guided exhibition area.
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2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Onguma Tented Camp | Onguma Nature Reserve
Located on the eastern border of the Etosha National Park is Onguma, meaning "the place you don’t want to leave''. Especially after viewing the stunning main building, rim-flow pool, and tents surrounding a busy waterhole just 60 meters away. The tents provide private and exclusive accommodation, each with a luxurious patio, a bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a lavish oversized bath, and Wi-Fi connectivity in the main areas. Rates usually include breakfast and dinner, but there is also a fully inclusive package on offer. The available activities range from game drives in the Etosha National Park, sunset drives on the Onguma Reserve, interpretative bush walks or less strenuous wildlife sightings at the Onguma water-level hide, and massage therapy at the Onguma Sanctuary. This lodge strives for intimacy and attention to detail.
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Luxury Safari Tent
The Luxury Safari Tents are situated around the waterhole, and each is equipped with evening breeze air-conditioning, an indoor and outdoor shower, a bath and wood-fired hot tub.
The tea & coffee station has been revamped and features a large SMEG fridge with state of the coffee station.
Free Wi-Fi is available to guests as well
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe
Property Facilities
Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fridge, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Safaris
The Dream Cruiser is Onguma's newest and most unique under the stars sleep-out experience.
Arriving in time to enjoy sundowners and take a tour of your overnight accommodation, this sleep out in the wilderness of the reserve is on our custom built Land Cruiser, featuring a full bathroom on the lower deck and a bedroom with lounge area on the upper deck.
A night on the Dream Cruiser calls for al fresco picnic-style dining is delivered by our chef for you to enjoy as the evening turns to night and the stars dance in all their glory.
A ranger is on call via a two-way radio, so make the most of this time and relax in the safety and complete comfort of this unique space.
After a good night's rest, you can enjoy morning tea/coffee with homemade rusks before being collected for breakfast at the lodge.
Johan, our resident therapist, is a professional massage therapist with over 15 years experience, having lived and worked at renowned Wellness Centres in Asia and Africa. His passion for and dedication to massage therapy originated in the East, where he was trained and educated from the best teachers in their respective fields. Having the opportunity to spend considerable time with monks in Thailand, has also led him to incorporate focused awareness into his massage therapies.
Onguma's fabulous new water-level hide affords guests a great opportunity to calmly sit and enjoy nature unobserved. Amateur and professional photographers alike love the angles and light from this equipped hide.
There is a small ablution facility nearby, benches from which to view the surroundings and lots of windows and vantage points for creative camera angles.
Onguma Nature Reserve consists of 35 480 hectares of Namibian wilderness & is home to numerous plains game, more than 300 bird species and even 4 of the Big 5. The Reserve boasts over thirty different animal species. Plains game roam freely on the Reserve and predators although not always easy to spot, are nevertheless common residents of the area. Lions and Cheetahs are frequently seen and often heard. There is a healthy black rhino and leopard population and hyenas are also often seen and heard.
Etosha is a 22 750km² wildlife sanctuary in Namibia – one of Africa’s most stable and accessible countries. Etosha, meaning ‘place of dry water’, and refers to a flat calcrete depression (or pan) of about 5 000km². The ‘Pan’ (overlooked by the Onguma Reserve) provides a great, parched, silver-white backdrop of shimmering mirages to an area of semi-arid savannah grassland and thorn scrub. The pan itself contains water only after very good rains and sometimes for only a few days each year, but is enough to stimulate the growth of a blue-green algae which lures thousands of flamingos.
Onguma Nature Reserve consists of 35,480 hectares of Namibian wilderness & is home to numerous plains game, more than 300 bird species and even 4 of the Big 5. The Reserve boasts over thirty different animal species. Plains game roam freely on the Reserve and predators although not always easy to spot, are nevertheless common residents of the area. Lions and Cheetahs are frequently seen and often heard. There is a healthy black rhino and leopard population and hyenas are also often seen and heard.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 7
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Okonjima Plains Camp | Okonjima Nature Reserve
Set in the breathtakingly beautiful Okonjima Nature Reserve is the stunningly appointed Okonjima Plains Camp. Eco-Friendly rooms offer all basic amenities, and Standard and View Rooms offer private verandas overlooking the Okonjima grass plains. With its relaxed atmosphere, the barn has a split-level dining room, a bar, a curio shop, and a pool designed to look like a typical farm dam. The activities provide the opportunity to visit the Africat Foundation with its mission of conserving and rehabilitating Namibia's big cats. You can book guided walks on the Okonjima nature trails, Game Drives, as well as Nocturnal Game Drives to view animals at night. This area is well known for its leopard sightings, so be sure to book the leopard tracking excursion. Alternatively, you can also enjoy the walking trails unguided and at your own pace.
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Barn Entrance
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CLASSIC ROOMS
The Plains Camp lies within the secluded wilderness area of the Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife with special emphasis on its most endangered species.
Its design honours the founding family, the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 11 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a warm dining and lounge area with views over a spectacular waterhole and the Okonjima plains.
The 14 Classic, standard Rooms also offer views of the Okonjima grass plains, but they are slightly smaller compared to the View Rooms.
Among them, four rooms combine to create two spacious family units. The family unit comprising rooms 1 and 2 is located nearest to the barn, while the second family unit with rooms 13 and 14 is situated about 600 meters away. The rooms are thoughtfully spaced 10 to 15 meters apart, ensuring a degree of privacy from the entertainment area at the barn.
Each Classic Room features:
- A compact veranda equipped with two director’s chairs
- Wheelchair ramp for accessibility
- Two double beds
- WiFi connectivity; mobile-phone reception.
- Air Conditioning suitable for cooling down in Summer months & heating the room in Winter months
- A table, and two director’s chairs
- A tea and a coffee station equipped with freshly ground coffee and a French press (plunger) for your early morning ‘cup of java’.
- A small fridge or minibar
- Dual roof fans
- Twin basins and a spacious twin shower
- A secure safety-deposit box
- A telephone for reaching out to reception
- Private, undercover parking
- Classic Rooms Size: 77m2
VIEW ROOMS
The Plains Camp lies within the secluded wilderness area of the Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife with special emphasis on its most endangered species.
Its design honours the founding family, the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 11 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a warm dining and lounge area with views over a spectacular waterhole and the Okonjima plains.
The 11 expansive View Rooms derive their name from the stunning vistas they offer across the Okonjima grass plains. Positioned at distances ranging from 20 to 70 meters apart, these rooms provide a serene haven removed from the entertainment hub at the Plains Camp Barn. Unit number one and the generously-sized family unit (consisting of rooms three and four) are located nearest to the Barn.
Each View Room features:
- A spacious veranda, complete with a day-bed and two loungers
- Wheelchair ramp for accessibility
- Two double beds
- WiFi connectivity; mobile-phone reception,
- Air Conditioning suitable for cooling down in Summer months & heating the room in Winter months.
- A functional desk with a telephone for reaching out to reception; and a comfortable reading chair
- A tea and a coffee station equipped with freshly ground coffee and a
- French press (plunger) for your early morning ‘cup of java’.
- A small fridge or minibar (Kindly inform your host during check-in about your preferred soft drink and beverage choices for minibar servicing).
- Dual roof fans
- Twin basins and an expansive twin shower
- A secure safety deposit box
- Private, undercover parking
- View Rooms Size: 88m2
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Disabled Rooms, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fridge, Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Safaris
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Mountain Biking, Safaris
LEOPARD TRACKING
The Leopard ‘experience’ will take you out into the Okonjima Nature Reserve and will allow you to spend more time with our experienced guides and participate in the research data collection for our long-standing leopard project and newly introduced brown hyaena programme. Some of our adult leopards are radio collared which enables the guides to track them with a specialised telemetry device contributing to frequent viewing, giving visitors an opportunity to observe these magnificent predators in their natural habitat and experience the fascinating behaviour and interactions between these two species while they compete for food. Although this significantly increases the chance of an excellent sighting, it cannot ever be guaranteed as they are wild free-roaming predators.
Morning activities (seasonal times): Departure 06:00 / 06:30 AM; Return 09:30 / 10:00 AM.
Afternoon activities (seasonal times): Departure: 15:30 / 16:00 PM; Return 19:00 / 19:30 PM.
RHINO TRACKING on foot: (Specialized Activity) - subject to weather and availability.
On this trail, no telemetry device is used to track the rhino, the guide and guests are joined by our dedicated Okonjima anti-poaching team who have spent many hours, getting to know each individual, dedicating their time towards the fight for the conservation of the rhino in the Okonjima Nature Reserve. This activity can only be booked directly at the Lodge.
BROWN HYAENA TRACKING
This Hyaena ‘experience’ offers more time to appreciate and understand the Okonjima Nature Reserve as a balanced ecosystem, with a focus on the ‘secretly social’ and rare brown hyaena. Since the private nature reserve was primarily established for the conservation of some of our more vulnerable mammal species, it offers an improved opportunity to encounter these relatively rare animals.
PANGOLIN TRACKING on foot: (Specialized Activity) – exclusive for guests staying 2 nights
The choice of going with the researcher or guide, will be determined by circumstances, weather and operations. Sightings are not guaranteed, as this complex, vulnerable species needs a gentle and respectful approach. Tracking on foot will be done in silence and maintaining a discreet distance. The Pangolin tracking is a specialized night/day (seasonal) activity. During the summer months this activity tends to take place between 10pm and 6am and during the winter months from 5pm to 11pm. As this would be the most active period of the day for these mostly nocturnal animals. You will join a guide and tracker on a walking trail in the dark within the 20 000ha Okonjima Nature Reserve. We limit participation to a max of 6 people per pangolin tracking. This gives the client insight into this secret life of the very endangered Ground Pangolin. A flashlight and walking shoes are compulsory.
This activity is reserved for guests that are staying for a minimum of 2 nights with us.
GAME DRIVE
Experienced guides will entertain you with their knowledge, sharing interesting and enlightening information about the history of the Okonjima Nature Reserve and the research gathered over the past 30 years of conservation on Okonjima. On this trail, no telemetry device is used to track any of the carnivores researched by the AfriCat Foundation. Wildlife is the focus of the drive. Visitors are offered insight as our guides attempt to foster a general appreciation of the natural habitat of the Nature Reserve.
Morning activities (seasonal times): Departure 06:00 / 06:30 AM; Return 09:30 / 10:00 AM.
Afternoon activities (seasonal times): Departure: 15:30 / 16:00 PM; Return 19:00 / 19:30 PM.
Into AfriCat – behind the Science will present the current research and conservation work of the AfriCat Foundation. This experience will complement all existing Okonjima activities, offering guests a deeper understanding of the purpose, methods, and importance of AfriCat’s conservation research within the Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Self-guided walking trails for those guests who want to spend some time alone in the solitude of the Okonjima 2000ha wilderness area. Maps available at reception desk.
The Okonjima Plain Camp Barn & Restaurant
The Plains Camp Barn encompasses the reception area, curio shop, a restaurant and dining area. The veranda looks out onto the waterhole.
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 30
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
