Okonjima Nature Reserve, Namibia
Okonjima Grand African Villa
Luxury Independence in the Wilderness
A sister property to the Main Camp, Bush Suite and Bush Camp, The Grand African Villa is located in a secluded wilderness area of the Okonjima reserve. Overlooking a natural waterhole in Okonjima, the villa provides guests with privacy and independence while maintaining all the facilities of a larger camp.
The villa can accommodate groups of up to eight adults and four children with two select en-suite bedrooms and two free-standing thatched suites on either side of the main house. Bedrooms feature air-conditioning, high airy roofs, the choice of inside and outside bush-showers and baths with fantastic views. Throughout the Villa, you’ll find glass-panelled doors that easily fold away to give magnificent, panoramic views and can be replaced with secure ‘roll-down’ canvas partitioning for a camp-style feel without compromising on comfort.
At your disposal are a chef-designed kitchen and a spacious lounge and dining area with an open, wood-burning fireplace. Outside, there’s a majestic infinity pool surrounded by a red teak deck and a walkway to an open, shaded ‘Sala’.
Your stay will be complimented by the services of a personal chef, a host or hostess and an exclusive guide with a game-drive vehicle.
Highlights
Exclusive game drives
Shared night drives
Visiting the AfriCat Welfare Project
Track rehabilitated cheetahs and wild leopards and spotted hyaenas
San Bushman trails
Bird watching
Self-guided walking trails
Two en-suite bedrooms in the Main House
Two free-standing thatched suites on either side of the main house
Inside and outside showers and a bath with a view
Can accommodate groups of up to 8 adults and 4 children
Fully equpped kitchen
Lounge and dining area with wood-burning fireplace
Infinity pool with red teak deck
Shaded ‘Sala’
Personal chef
Personal host or hostess
Exclusive guide with a game-drive vehicle
Air conditioning
WiFi
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Places to combine Okonjima Grand African Villa with
Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
