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OKONJIMA
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is so much more than just a luxury lodge. It is also home of the AfriCat Foundation, which is committed to researching and rehabilitating Namibia's threatened wild cat population. AfriCat is known internationally after featuring in an award-winning documentary filmed by Discovery Channel.
West of the Waterberg Plateau Park, the vast plains are occasionally broken by the remnants of ancient Sandstone Mountains, which once covered large areas of Northern Namibia. Nestled among the "Omboroko Mountains" lies Okonjima - a Herero name meaning "place of the baboons".
With the abundance of animal and bird life and spectacular scenery,
Okonjima is a photographer's paradise. Be sure to bring plenty of film!!
Photographers take note: Due to the specific nature of the new rehabilitation project,
most cats on Okonjima are radio-collared.
Leisurely walks through the African landscape. These walks have
been made with varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from very easy to more strenuous,
giving everyone the opportunity to experience the beauty of Namibia at dusk.
Experience a day in the life of a Bushman. Learn how they adapt and
survive in an unforgiving wilderness environment.
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Leopard viewing: Wild leopards are fed every night - giving guests a chance to
watch these magnificent predators from the safety of a hide. Viewing of leopards is
NOT guaranteed, and leopards are radio-collared for monitoring purposes.
Cheetah tracking & viewing: We offer cheetah radio tracking on foot in our rehabilitation area. Orphaned cheetah viewing is included in our daily activities. |
Please take note of the following points! In order to be in time for the afternoon activities, a general guide to arrival times is 15h00 in winter and 16h00 in summer. Check-in is from 12h00. Viewing of leopards is NOT guaranteed, and leopards as well as the rehabilitated cheetah are radio-collared for monitoring purposes! The district road to Okonjima, the D2515, is now a private road. Be aware that the D2515 sign boards have all been removed. However, D2515 still appears on Namibian road maps. Due to the increasing numbers of tourism lodges holding cheetahs and other wild animals in captivity for entertainment purposes, Okonjima has decided to set an example to discourage this activity by withdrawing cheetahs appearing on the lawn in front of the lodge. Rivers that are dry for most of the year border Okonjima. However you are advised to check on accessibility during the rainy season.
Okonjima offers 10 en-suite double rooms at the main lodge and eight unique African chalets at the new Bush Lodge.
Restrictions
Children under the age of twelve, and "day visitors" are regrettably not permitted.
This is due to the nature of the activities.
Seasons
The Main Lodge & Bush Lodge are closed during certain periods
in December and January for maintenance and upgrading.
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Full pre-payment is required for all reservations 60 days before arrival. Please note - rates are subject to change without prior notice.
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Your information will NOT be made available to others !
NOTE: It is required to process your reservation. Entries marked with * are mandatory. |