| Ongula Villa Homestead Lodge strategically
situated between Ondangwa (one of the oldest towns in the northern region)
and Eenhana, built alongside an active Owambo Homestead (or Village).
The first lodge in Namibia to offer an introduction to the traditional
lifestyle of the Owambo people.
email: ondangwa@go.namibiabookings.com
This is your introduction to our world and life-style! Situated in the
heart of Owamboland, a stone throw from Ondangwa north of Etosha National
Park, you are invited to experience our local traditions!
The lodge is strategically located between Ondangwa (one of the oldest
town in the northern region) and Eenhana, the capital town of Ohangwena
region bordering with Kavango region on the east making it easier for
Kavango and Caprivi extension and with Oshikoto region.
Ongula Traditional Homestead Lodge is the ideal product for returning
visitors and international tours operators looking for something really
unique in the unspoilt north of Namibia.
Accommodation
Built alongside a live homestead, 4 luxury Rondavels (African-style round
huts) accommodates 8 guests offering exclusivity and the luxury of home,
while participating in local chores, delighting in local culinary dishes
and drinks and learning local arts and crafts.
Four Luxury Rondavels
• 4 Twin Beds
• Private en-suite facilities ( with shower only)
• Tea / Coffee station
• Mosquito Nets
Lodges Facilities
• Bar and Restaurant
• Boma “Open Fire Place”
• Live Homestead
• Pottery making cave
• Live Homestead next to the lodge
• Traditional kitchen "Epata"
• Cattle Herding
• Voluntourism and Traditional Activities
• Credit Card Welcome
Day trips can be arranged to
• Nakambale Museum- a legacy of the Finnish Missionaries who brought
Christianity to Namibia.
• Onankali Mahangu “Pearl Millet” Paper project.
• A visit to Oonte a bottle recycling project of 450 orphaned and
vulnerable children in the Ondangwa area which is an ideal experience
for Volunteer tourism.
• Attend the communal court proceedings.
• A tour to Ondangwa’s open craft market.
• Village “expeditions”
• Sundown at local “shebeen” (pub)
Lodge activity packages include:
Participation in the traditional chores such as pounding mahangu; open
fire cooling; cattle –herding; basket weaving and clay-pot making.
You will have to opportunity to participate in pottery and baskets making
activities. One of our experienced craft people will assist you to create
a gift that you can take away with you.
The Pottery Project: Together with basket-making, pottery has a long
history in the north-central regions of Namibia, with the oshanas (depressions
that fill up with water during the rainy season) providing not only fish
but deposits of clay.
The Onankali Omahangu Paper Project: Mahangu or pearl millet is the staple
food of the north-central regions. Able to grow in low-rainfall, high
temperatures and low soil fertility, it is eaten in a variety of dishes
and drinks, and the stalks are used to feed cattle and thatch roofs. In
2002, yet another use for this versatile subsistence crop was found.
Ongula Traditional Homestead Prices |
Prices are per person sharing per night |
Room Type |
Rates |
Accommodation, Dinner, Bed $
Breakfast |
|
2 nights (plus) DBB per person sharing
per night |
N$ 801.00 |
2 nights (plus) DBB single supplement |
N$ 261.00 |
2 nights (plus) DBB per child 0 - 8 years
sharing with parents |
N$ 0.00 |
2 nights (plus) DBB per child 9 - 16
years sharing with parents |
N$ 401.00 |
1 nights (plus) DBB per person sharing
per night |
N$ 890.00 |
1 nights (plus) DBB single supplement |
N$ 290.00 |
1 nights (plus) DBB per child 0 - 8 years
sharing with parents |
N$ 0.00 |
1 nights (plus) DBB per child 9 - 16
years sharing with parents |
N$ 445.00 |
Email: ondangwa@go.namibiabookings.com |
Directions
Exiting Etosha on the eastern part through Nehale’s
gate, drive for 17 km up to Omuthiya the capital Town of Oshikoto
Region. On B1 road facing Ondangwa drive up to 103 km and 8 km before
Ondangwa turn left into M121 on the junction of Oniipa- Ondandjokwe
– Oshigambo – Enhana road.
Drive up to the end of the tarred road, and continue driving for
6 km on the gravel road until a sign post for Ongula- Ya- Netanga
settlement area. At this sign post turn left and follow the feeder
road for 4km until reaching Ongula Village Homestead Lodge.
251 KM from Ruacana Falls to Ondangwa: Driving
from Ruacana on the direction of Tsumeb, 8 Km after Ondangwa turn
left into M121 on the junction of Oniipa- Onandjokwe- Oshigambo
– Eenhana road until the end of the tarred road.
Continue driving north east on the gravel road for about 6 km and
turn left into a feeder road at a sign post for Ongula – ya-
Netanga Settlement area and drive for 4 km before reaching Ongula
Village Home-stead lodge.
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