Ongava Game Reserve

Ongava Game Reserve is a private wildlife reserve in northern Namibia, bordering the southern edge of Etosha National Park. It is one of Namibia's premier safari destinations and is renowned for excellent wildlife viewing, luxury lodges, and rhino conservation.



📍 Location

Situated in the Kunene Region

Adjacent to the southern boundary of Etosha National Park

Near the Andersson Gate, one of Etosha's main entrances

Approximately 400 km north of Windhoek

🌍 Size

Covers approximately 30,000 hectares (300 km²) of protected wilderness

Consists of open plains, mopane woodland, and rocky hills

🦁 Wildlife



Ongava supports a high density of wildlife, including:



White rhino

Black rhino

Lion

Leopard

Elephant

Giraffe

Plains zebra

Blue wildebeest

Oryx (gemsbok)

Springbok

Numerous bird species



The reserve is particularly famous for its rhino conservation program and offers some of the best opportunities in Namibia to see both black and white rhinos.



🏨 Lodges



Notable safari lodges in the reserve include:



- Ongava Lodge

- Little Ongava, Namibia

- Anderssons at Ongava

- Ongava Tented Camp

✈️ Access



The reserve can be reached by:



- Road transfer from Windhoek (about 4–5 hours)

- Charter flights to nearby airstrips serving Ongava and Etosha

Safari Experience



Visitors can enjoy:



- Day and night game drives

- Guided nature walks

- Rhino tracking

- Birdwatching

- Access to both Ongava Game Reserve and Etosha National Park

Quick Facts

Country: Namibia

Region: Kunene Region

Nearest Major Attraction: Etosha National Park

Known For: Rhino conservation, luxury safaris, excellent wildlife viewing



Ongava Game Reserve is considered one of the finest private reserves in Namibia, offering an exclusive safari experience alongside the world-famous Etosha National Park.