Namibia Etosha

Okonjima African Villa

The superb Villa is sprawled in the secluded Namibian wilderness of Okonjima and overlooks a natural waterhole that’s ideal for wildlife photography and bird watching. The villa is made up of the Main House and private thatched suites. A private host and chef will attend to guests’ every need.

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Villa

This safari-chic, thatched villa has has two en-suite, luxury bedrooms in the main house. These spacious en-suite bedrooms, each boasting an indoor and outdoor bush-shower as well as a beautiful bath-with-a-view. There are also two separate private, luxury mini suites. A spacious sitting room and dining area with open wood-burning fireplace is a welcoming space for guests to unwind. A worthy mention is the magnificent infinity pool, surrounded by red teak decking, while a walkway to an open, shaded ‘sala’ is the ideal spot for birdwatching and afternoon naps. A private host and chef will attend to guests’ every need.

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Number of Rooms 1

Occupants 8

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Dining

Food, glorious food…definitely an important part of any holiday and the chefs continue to delight guests with delectable cuisine that is fresh and locally sourced.

The Okonjima Experience

The Okonjima Nature Reserve sprawls over 200 square kilometres of undulating plains, mountainous outcrops, and riverine thickets, and it is here that leopard (Panthera pardus), the most adaptable of all the wild cats, thrive. A two-day Okonjima stay offers the best chance to view wild leopard in Namibia, as well as those collared for research purposes, in their natural habitats. Research program leopards are actively tracked, and their collars are an invaluable resource for locating, and then returning to the Reserve, cats which have migrated to surrounding farmland where they are perceived as threats to livestock. Additional cost applies.

Okonjima Nature Trails

Guests are invited to join a guided Off-The-Beaten-Track walk & drive activity. This undemanding combination of a short walking trail and nature drive in the Okonjima Nature Reserve is especially loved by our younger guests and families, due to interactive and informative demonstrations. This two-hour experience provides a stimulating insight into the flora and fauna, as well as culture, of Namibia.

Okonjima - Nocturnal Game Drives

After the sun has set and the temperatures have dropped, the African bush comes to life once again: bat-eared foxes roam about, aardwolves are on the hunt for insects, owls observe their surroundings from a height, while leopards and brown hyaena go out in search of unsuspecting prey. Guests are invited on a nocturnal game drive, led by our knowledgeable guides around the Okonjima Nature Reserve.

Okonjima - Bird Watching

The landscapes within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, with its elevated sandy plateau between the major escarpments of the Omboroko Mountains, boasts mixed woodland and acacia thornveld plains, making it the perfect birding destination. Keep your binoculars at hand and enjoy the chance to identify over 250 bird species...

Okonjima Carnivore Care Program

A highlight at Okonjima is learning about our big-cat passion. The Okonjima Nature Reserve is home to the headquarters of The AfriCat Foundation www.africat.org a non-profit organization committed to long-term conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores. AfriCat’s Carnivore Care Centre is a by-product of the Rescue and Release Programme which started in the early 1990s. Some of AfriCat’s captive carnivores in our care today are too old or habituated to be reintroduced into the wild and will, therefore, remain under the expert care of the AfriCat Team.