Okonjima african villa
Your Home away from Home. A unique African safari experience in a private, boutique lodge….
Nestled within an untouched wilderness, the Okonjima African Villa lies 10km from the Plains- and the Bush Camp, offering panoramic views of a natural waterhole – perfect for wildlife photography and birdwatching. Uniquely, the Okonjima Villa is the sole lodge located within the vast 55,000-acre | 20,000 ha | 200km² private nature reserve. This safari-chic thatched villa boasts two magnificent en-suite bedrooms in the ‘main house’ and two distinct private luxury mini-suites. These combined accommodations can comfortably host up to eight adults and four children.
Main House
Within the Main House, you’ll find:
- Two lavish en-suite luxury bedrooms.
The family-unit (second ensuite luxury room) at the Villa (which offers a garden/patio view and designed for families) can be booked only if guests are related to those staying in the main rooms, as both suites are situated within the main building. - A contemporary, chef-designed kitchen equipped with wine and soft drink cooler, gas and electric cooking facilities, and a double-door refrigerator and a Jura Coffee machine for the ultimate cup of coffee from fresh beans, freshly ground at the touch of a button.
- A wood-burning fireplace that elegantly connects the spacious lounge and dining area.
- Both en-suite, luxury bedrooms offer both indoor and outdoor shower, along with a bathtub. (The main room’s bathtub provides a view of the Namibian bush.)
- A secure, safety-deposit box.
- The infinity pool, encircled by an African red teak deck, presents a vista of the waterhole frequently visited by wildlife.
- An open-air, shaded sala provides the perfect backdrop for a meal or afternoon ‘siesta’.
- Private, covered parking.
- Our discreet host and chef cater to all your requirements, from turn-down services to gourmet meals, ensuring a truly exceptional, luxury safari experience at Okonjima’s African Villa.
- Main bedroom and living area Size: 315m2
North Suite
The the northern luxury mini-suite is strategically positioned 35m-50m the the north side of the main house, offering:
- Double-volume, thatched roof furnished with air-conditioning; fans and heating amenities.
- Glass-panel, sliding doors that grant panoramic vistas across the Okonjima Nature Reserve.
- For those who desire, these open entrances can be substituted with roll-down canvas partitions, equipped with heavy-duty gauze screens, providing an authentic experience of residing in the untamed, African bush.
- Complimentary tea and a Nespresso coffee-station with a range of coffee-pods and espressos.
- A mini bar. (Kindly inform your host during check-in about your preferred soft drink and beverage choices for minibar servicing).
- The option of indulging in either an indoor or outdoor shower, coupled with a bathtub, offering views of the bush.
- WiFi connectivity; mobile-phone reception and ample workspace.
- A secure, safety-deposit box.
- North mini suite Room Size: 115m2
South Suite
The the southern luxury mini-suite is strategically positioned 35m-50m the the south side of the main house, offering:
- Double-volume, thatched roof furnished with air-conditioning; fans and heating amenities.
- Glass-panel, sliding doors that grant panoramic vistas across the Okonjima Nature Reserve.
- For those who desire, these open entrances can be substituted with roll-down canvas partitions, equipped with heavy-duty gauze screens, providing an authentic experience of residing in the untamed, African bush.
- Complimentary tea and a Nespresso coffee-station with a range of coffee-pods and espressos.
- A mini bar. (Kindly inform your host during check-in about your preferred soft drink and beverage choices for minibar servicing).
- The option of indulging in either an indoor or outdoor shower, coupled with a bathtub, offering views of the bush.
- WiFi connectivity; mobile-phone reception and ample workspace.
- A secure, safety-deposit box.
- South mini suite Size: 124m2
General Information
“Luxurious Amenities”
The property provides luxurious amenities to a group of guests who want to interact with each other as they experience African wildlife. Staff dedicated to the guests in the property, led by the property manager himself provide the best service we’ve ever had, bar none. The rooms are tastefully decorated with authentic African artefacts and provide everything one can imagine spread across multiple adjoining areas, culminating in a bath tub that is surrounded by its own private garden. Exceptional food prepared by the resident chef Emily, who takes the experience to the highest levels without overcomplicating flavours, enduring that the quality of the ingredients shines through. Portion sizes are not too large and the variety stores all tastes. Our group includes very seasoned travelers with widely differing previous experiences who have been all over Africa, and we all agreed that Okonjima Villa provides the best African Bush experience anyone has ever had.”
Exceeded Expectations
“Exceeded expectations, it was just perfect I would highly recommend, staff were just lovely and the Villa was very spacious and Luxury with a great view over the watering hole. The food was absolutely delicious they catered for all needs and the game drives were awesome we saw leopards, zebras, rhinos, hyenas, antelopes and more. We really liked going to see the conservation program that they are running, it was very interesting and we even got to see rescued cheetahs which had a huge space to roam around. I was really impressed with how some of the money made from the villa go back into conversation of the native wildlife. Special thanks to Tobias for looking after us so well and Emily for her wonderful food, you guys really made our stay so special.”
Super Accommodation
“Superior accommodations in a surreal setting on the Okonjima Nature Reserve. This elegant villa is appointed with every amenity to be enjoyed, including a full staff who go above and beyond to fulfill every need, want and expectation of their guests.”
First & Best
“The accommodation in Okonjima was the first on our road trip. We were very impressed by both the accommodation and the super-friendly staff. The food on a large table was excellent. There was even mint from our own garden. There were four other guests there besides us. Very exclusive, very personal. The game drives were indescribable. We were lucky enough to see a leopard after the hunt. The sunsets, relaxing by the pool, all the delicious little things that were served to us every day. The start of our vacation couldn’t have been better. Comfortable beds, large windows with a view of the park, friendly staff and indescribable game drives (Thank you Josuu!) We would like to come back a third time!
Thanks!”
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Fully Inclusive – Exclusive Option
- Accommodation, all meals, 2 main activities per person per day, drinks (excl. premier and imported brands)
Laundry, Internet, Levy, Vat, Park and Environmental Education Fee
Private Guide, Vehicle, Host/Hostess and Chef
Coffee/Tea and fruit available throughout the day
Fully Inclusive – NON-EXCLUSIVE (sharing option)
- Accommodation, all meals, 2 main activities per person per day, drinks (excl. premier and imported brands)
Laundry, Internet, Levy, Vat, Park and Environmental Education Fee
Shared Guide & Guide, shared dinner table & main house
Coffee/Tea and fruit available throughout the day
Fully Inclusive – EXCLUSIVE OPTION
- Nocturnal Drive
- Park Fees
- Guided Walking Trails
- Specialised Activities
NON-EXCLUSIVE (sharing option)
- Nocturnal Drive
- Park Fees
- Guided Walking Trails
- Specialised Activities
Child Policy Villa
Children from the age of 12 are allowed.
Please note we offer a child friendly environment, but due to the nature of our activities that focuses on carnivores, certain activities are restricted.
AGE 12 – onwards
Park Activities
AfriCat Carnivore Care & Information Centre
Off The Beaten Track
Guided Bush Walks in the Okonjima Nature Reserve
Please Note:
Children need to be controlled by their parents, in and around the lodge and surrounding areas. They are prohibited to swim unaccompanied. Noise levels need to please be kept to a minimum. Regrettably no “CHILD-MINOR-CARE” is available. Okonjima cannot look after children while parents are on an activity. Parents will be responsible for their kids safety at all times.
The Okonjima Experience
Spanning 220km² of undulating acacia , mountainous outcrops, and riverine thickets, the Okonjima Nature Reserve serves as a thriving habitat for leopard (Panthera pardus), known for their remarkable adaptability among wild cats.
AfriCat takes pride in maintaining one of Namibia’s longest-running leopard monitoring projects.
Discover more about our Leopard Research initiatives.
These intelligent, solitary predators thrive in high concentrations across the diverse terrain of the Okonjima Nature Reserve. Over the course of three decades, the reserve’s predator research programme has yielded profound insights into leopard behavioural patterns, offering an optimistic outlook for their sustainable future in modern Africa.
A minimum two-day stay at Okonjima, provides the prime opportunity to witness wild leopards in their natural habitats, including those collared for research purposes.
Researched leopard are actively tracked, and their collars prove invaluable in locating and safely returning cats that have ventured into surrounding farmland, where they might be perceived as a threat to livestock.
Situated within the rugged commercial farmlands of central Namibia, the expansive Okonjima Nature Reserve stands as a protected expanse that embodies a diverse ecosystem, encompassing both large and small mammals native to Namibia. Additionally, a significant proportion of the country’s endemic bird species finds refuge within these borders.
Visitors can partake in game drives and guided bush walks, offering an intimate and up-close encounter with Namibia’s wildlife, particularly its most guarded species.
Within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, extensive research initiatives are conducted concerning rare and endangered species, both large and small.
