Access & Location
The camp is accessed via a brief road transfer from the Ongava Reserve’s airstrip. It’s situated approximately 8 kilometres inside the reserve, with the low slopes of the Ondundozonanadana hills rising in the background.
Andersson’s at Ongava
A high-quality camp in Namibia’s Ongava Reserve, to the south of Etosha National Park
Lounge/bar, library, dining areas, curio shop, fire-pit, and infinity pool
Just eight guest suites, including one family suite, each with a private viewing deck
Game drives, nature walks, birding, rhino approaches, visits to the photographic hide, and visits to the Ongava Research Center
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Premium price, premium offering
I love this little property – the subterranean photographic hide is fantastic and definitely not to be missed!
Activities
Anderssons offers an exciting variety of activities. Please note, some of these are seasonal, so to find out what will be available during your visit please contact a member of the Yellow Zebra team.
Expertly guided game drives
Nature walks
Birding
Rhino approaches
Visits to photographic hide
Visits to the Ongava Research Center
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Ongava Reserve covers some 300 square kilometres of plains, scrubland, forests, and water sources. It’s home to a wealth of wildlife, including lion, rhino, leopard and elephant. There are no buffalo in this part of Namibia. There are plenty of other mammals too, among them cheetah, hyena, jackal, wild dog, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, and all sorts of antelopes! The real focus in Ongava is on their excellent black rhino and lion population. Game drives from camp provide ample opportunities to view the local wildlife.
This activity has a minimum age requirement of 13 years. Walks, which are also enjoyed in the presence of a knowledgeable and experienced guide, are ideal for anyone interested in taking a really close look at the smaller lives of the reserve – the plants, insects, and birds.
There are hundreds of bird species here, ranging from the vibrant little bee-eater to the mighty ostrich, with a vast range of songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors in between! If you’re a keen birder, don’t forget to pack your binoculars – you’re in for a real treat.
Also with a minimum age requirement, of 16 years, approaches involve tracking the hefty herbivores on foot through the reserve, and getting as close as possible. A memorable experience!
We love the hide at Anderssons. Set up close to the waterhole, it offers amazing views of all the wildlife that comes to drink and it’s exceptionally good for close-up photography. You can even head to the camp’s photo nook after your visit, to review and edit your images.
The center is situated just a short distance from camp. It includes a fascinating self-guided exhibition area and a 36-seat auditorium for interactive presentations. The aim of research in the reserve is to preserve rare and endangered species, not least both black and white rhinos. Guests can find out all about ongoing efforts to protect the wildlife.
Make an EnquiryMake an EnquiryFacilities
The communal lodge at Anderssons merges with the natural surroundings.
Bar
Communal dining
Infinity pool
Fire-pit
Inside, there’s a pleasant lounge/bar, featuring very comfortable sofas and armchairs around coffee tables, some elegant lighting, and a few intriguing artefacts on display. There’s also a library, as well as a chic dining area, where guests gather for delicious meals. Throughout the lodge, cozy fireplaces are lit when necessary to keep out the chills, and the interiors flow out onto al fresco lounge and dining spaces. These surround an infinity pool, which is the perfect place to relax and watch the local wildlife gathering at the waterhole nearby! There’s a fire-pit too, where you can get to know your fellow guests and share stories about your time on safari.
Make an EnquiryAmenities
Guest accommodation consists of eight suites, each housed in a building that’s designed to blend with the landscape.
Mosquito nets
Air conditioning
Tea-and-coffee station
Indoor and outdoor showers
Flush toilet
Private deck
Every structure features a natural stone buttress and a fabulous location close to a busy waterhole. Entering a standard-size suite via a single wooden door, you’ll arrive in a spacious bedroom, which offers a double bed or twin beds with mosquito netting, an integrated lounge with plush seating and a coffee table, and décor reminiscent of what you might find in a keen naturalist’s home. Additional amenities include air conditioning, a tea-and-coffee station, an electronic safe, and a hairdryer. The en-suite washroom is also open plan to the bedroom/lounge for the most part, and it contains a flush toilet, twin washbasins, and double shower. There’s an outside shower too! From the bedroom, sliding doors open onto a private deck, which boasts 180-degrees views over the waterhole and surrounding bushscape. The family suite is made up of two suites, linked along a short walkway.
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