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Ongula Village Homestead Lodge

Guest house β€’ Lodging β€’ Campground β€’ Lodge β€’ Private guest room β€’ Cultural center β€’ Group accommodation β€’ Holiday accommodation service β€’ Travellers lodge β€’ Volunteer organization

πŸ‘πŸ‘ I've visited this place for an overnight, on a customized tour through the north of Namibia. This was one of the highlights of the tour. The place is gorgeously decorated. They'll give you a tour of the lodge facilities, where you will find very interesting ideas and architectural aspects. Then they... People often mention tour, local, village, amazing, traditional,


Address

745R+8Q2 Ongula Ya-Netanga Village, Ondangwa, Namibia

Website

www.ongula.com

Contact

+264 65 264 555

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (102 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Jose Carlos F. 5 years ago on Google
    I've visited this place for an overnight, on a customized tour through the north of Namibia. This was one of the highlights of the tour. The place is gorgeously decorated. They'll give you a tour of the lodge facilities, where you will find very interesting ideas and architectural aspects. Then they will take you to the village area and will tell you a lot of interesting information about local practices. Then you'll get to know how is life in one of the many homestead places you pass by along your way. The hosts are very nice and welcoming. Then you go to the square of the community village and get to go to a local bar and will visit a local restaurant. Then you meet a group of young students that will reform for you. Finally you will be served a dinner almost entirely made of local genuine food very well cooked and served. The next day, at breakfast, you'll have still the opportunity to try some local breakfast traditions as well. In summary, this is the best way of knowing a bit more about the people living in the region you are visiting. It is very well done. It doesn't feel as a touristic thing as one may think. Of course it is for tourists but it feels very genuine. I would highly recommend, at least, one night stay if you are planning a tour in the region. Two nights would give you two more visits that I didn't do, so I cannot comment on it. If it is of the same quality it will be worth.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ken M. 5 years ago on Google
    You must come to see this place. Our hosts Hilma and Eric were very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. A tour of the local village next door to the lodge on the Owambo customs was also very interesting! The camping sites are very well equipped with electricity and individual washing up sites, ablutions also well appointed, clean and neat.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Apolonia 4 years ago on Google
    Lodge is situated right next to the traditional Owambo village so you can suspect that the atmosphere there is very warm and nice . Staff is super friendly , open minded and funny, what can make you feel very welcome. The huts are beautifully furnitured and very cosy. I also recommend a tour around the place to see how people live and get to know about their customs and beliefs. Be careful because you can easily feel devoted to this amazing place and only one night might be not enough...
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Brock S. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 185 reviews
    This was an incredible and inspirational place to stay. The resort is part of a local homestead and training center for locals. The service was amazing and felt like being both professionally cared for and treated like a guest in a friends home. We came thinking we would camp but stayed in the rooms. I’d highly recommend the dinner and taking the tour. The tour included so much about the local ways of life and lots of hands on experiences for the whole family.

  • 5/5 amanda m. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 109 reviews
    Wow what an amazing experience - Erik and Selma are amazing hosts. Thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality- we are truly grateful regards Amanda Kwazulu-natal

  • 5/5 Veiccoh N. 5 years ago on Google
    It is very unique. Located in the middle of the village to experience first hand peaceful village life. Enjoy unpolluted environment with community and learn about a wide range of cultural activities in the northern part of Namibia.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Danson K. 2 years ago on Google
    Your house away from home πŸ₯° where one can have a traditional meal and some amazing sunsets
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vaughan J. 6 months ago on Google
    Great stop over between Rundu and RuacanΓ‘, lovely chalets in an original Owambo village setting.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Elton I. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 36 reviews New
    The best Oshiwambo cuisines are found here. The best village atmosphere you can experience. The rooms are unique and the hospitality is perfect. Do not go without having visited here when you are in the area.

  • 5/5 anne de g. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 6 reviews
    The people who work here are really nice, great hospitaliy. The houses are really beautiful and clean. The handsoap and showerfoam smelld very good. They prepaired a traditional local menu for us; that was a great experiance for us. The location is very nice between palm threes in a quit place. Great to watch de sun go down! They have a very cute dog and two kalfs :-) . Thank you everything! We wish all the best to the staff. Doei Doei

  • 5/5 ChloΓ© V. 1 year ago on Google
    We really loved our stay at Ongula! We did the homestead tour such was a really authentic experience and we had the surprise to dine outside under the stars with a fire nearby. The local food is excellent and all the staff is so nice and welcoming! The room is very comfy and well decorated! We recommend this place 1000 % !

  • 4/5 Herbert N. 1 year ago on Google
    Homestead setting with a classy accommodation, offers more packages like tour guiding, has provisions for indigenous food

  • 5/5 Elsabe G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent accommodation, food and services. Well done to the friendly and efficient owner and staff.

  • 5/5 Lovisa K. 4 years ago on Google
    An amazing place to vist, one will lpve the village tour in a donkey cart their tour guard.. Erick is such an amazing person, let alone all their traditional food, topped with a shot of traditional whisk all year long.. A must see when you vist Namibia πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦.

  • 5/5 Max M. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 4 reviews
    Very polite staff and tasty traditional food. Ongula Village Homestead Lodge is a good adress, if you visit Ovamboland. Even on the campground you feel like in a hotel with tidy sanitary facilities.

  • 5/5 LIVASHNI N. 4 months ago on Google
    Its an amazingly beautiful place to stay. The staff are extremely friend.


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