Jan
Green seasonGreen season at Ongava.
Etosha, Namibia · Private reserve
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Ongava · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
Accommodation, All meals and 10 more
3 rooms
Luxury Villa · Sleeps up to 6 guests
Children 12 and over
By air
15 min from Ongava Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$4,360
per person / night, sharing
Overview
Horizon by Ongava has just three thatched villas on a ridge above the plains of Ongava Private Game Reserve, beside Etosha National Park. Each villa has its own plunge pool, viewing deck and sitting room with a fireplace, giving couples space to retreat between game drives. A private guide and vehicle, personal butler, meals, local drinks and laundry are included. Black and white rhino are among the reserve's wildlife, and more than 300 bird species have been recorded. The lodge suits travellers who want a small safari base with privacy and room to spread out.
“Three villas, private plunge pools and a guide and vehicle of your own make Horizon a strong choice for couples who value privacy as much as time in the bush.”
Known for
Ongava is home to black and white rhino, lion, elephant and more than 300 bird species.
Your stay
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
The mandatory conservation fee is separate from accommodation: N$1,200 per adult and N$600 per child per day until 10 January 2027, then N$1,300 and N$650 respectively. Arrange travel to the reserve separately; airstrip transfers are included.
Premium imported drinks and champagne cost extra.
Facilities
Rooms
Sleeps up to 6 guests
Getting there
Good to know
Before you travel
Level 1: Exercise normal safety precautions
Last updated
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Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Green season at Ongava.
Green season at Ongava.
Green season at Ongava.
Green season at Ongava.
Wildlife: Dry-season wildlife gathers around waterholes.
Dry-season conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry-season wildlife gathers around waterholes.
Dry-season conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry-season wildlife gathers around waterholes.
Dry-season conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry-season wildlife gathers around waterholes.
Dry-season conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry-season wildlife gathers around waterholes.
Dry-season conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry-season wildlife gathers around waterholes.
Dry-season conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.
Green season at Ongava.
Wildlife: Summer rains bring fresh grass and migratory birds.
Summer rains bring fresh grass and migratory birds.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed by the lodge when you contact them.