Ongava's thick mopane hides similar wildlife with the added attraction of white rhino, but here the game does not show itself so readily and needs to be tracked - a difficult process on the dry stoney ground which requires supreme expertise and a professional knowledge of bushcraft, provided here by our ranger and tracker. Alternatively, just relax with a drink on your private deck and watch the continuous stream of game visiting the waterholes below the lodge. From the dining room one evening we saw kudu, gemsbok, hartebeest, black-faced impala, springbok, elephant and warthog. A richly rewarding experience with the game materialising mirage-like from the surrounding plain, quenching their thirst at the waterhole and vanishing silently into the bush. Ongava is a luxury lodge with superb accommodation.
Bathrooms have twin basins, bath and separate show cubicle.
The main lodge, housing the dining room, comfortably furnished lounge and inviting bar, is on three levels with magnificient views across the plains. There is also a game viewing deck above the waterholes in case you should tire of the view from your room. The vistas are endless and it is easy to become mesmerised by the vastness of it all. The suberb accommodation is matched by the cuisine with a splendid variety of dishes at the evening meal, usually one being venison, and with everything being prepared in an imaginative way. Unobtrusive service complements the lodge's special ambience.