Ombika Hotels with Pools

The Etosha Safari lodge is one of the closest lodges to the main gate of Etosha National Park and therefore very convenient for game drives into the park. We arrived from Damaraland mid afternoon and decided to take a tour of the Eldorado enclosure (with cheetahs, leopards, lions etc), which is recommendable. The Etosha Safari logde is laid out with individual bungalows, all with individual and beatiful views over the savannah stretching out from the park. The bungalows are nice and of higher quality than similar bungalows we experienced in Namibia. Further the restaurant patio with a beatiful sundeck is amazing. The evening buffet as well as the breakfast buffet was just a notch above the similar buffets we tried around Namibia.

DO NOT STAY HERE-ORGANIZED THEFT RING BY MANAGEMENT. My tour with G Adventures/National Geographic Journeys just ended a 2-night stay at Taleni Etosha. Please read all of this long review to understand what happened. 1- Our group arrived at Taleni Etosha on Tues., Sept. 3, 2024, late in the afternoon. At check-in, the man working at the reception desk provided an orientation and advised that should we want our rooms cleaned the next day, we should leave our keys with reception before we left for our day-long Etosha National Park safari the next morning. If keys were not left, the rooms would not be cleaned. 2- My roommate and I went to our room and promptly locked unneeded things in the safe, e.g., my camera, wallets with credit cards and cash, passports. We would be out of the room for a group dinner and wanted to ensure it would be secure. 3- The group had dinner in the common area. After dinner, we went to back the room to prepare for an early morning the next day. The room safe wouldn't open so I went to reception to ask for someone to open the safe. The duty manager was called, when she came, I told her that I needed help opening the safe, and her immediate response was ”We only open the safes when you've gone.” (An eery response given what happened, see below). Surprised at the remark, I stared at her for several seconds until she said she was just joking. It was an odd interaction. She came to my room and opened the safe. I got my camera out for the next day's safari and locked the safe. 4- We left for safari early morning the next day, Wed., Sept. 4, 2024. After the safari, we arrived back at Taleni Etosha and went to the rooms to rest and clean up before dinner. My roommate and I were both surprised to see that our room had been cleaned despite not leaving our room key with reception that morning. We did not need or want our room cleaned. 5- After dinner that evening, I unlocked the safe and retrieved our items in preparation to leave early the next morning. We were counting our cash to set aside money for tips and both realized that there was less money than before. My roommate was out $200 USD, and I was out $100 USD (that I know of; this was taken out of a Bank of America envelope that I received when I withdrew $300 before the trip so I knew the total—there was other USD in my wallet but I don't recall how much was there originally) and 600 South African Rand that I had set aside for tips. 6- We were in disbelief and thought 2 things: (A) the duty manager who opened the safe for me the evening before clearly knew we were using our safe to store things, and (B) someone had been in our room to clean despite our not providing our key to reception. We agreed to speak with Johannes, our tour leader, the next morning. 7- At breakfast on Thurs., Sept. 5, 2024, we spoke to Johannes about the issue. He promptly informed G Adventures and left to speak to the Taleni Etosha manager at reception. At the same time, other people in

With a stay at Little Ongava in Okaukuejo, you'll be 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Etosha National Park Anderson Gate and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Etosha National Park. This upscale lodge is 16.8 mi (27 km) from Okaukuejo Waterhole.You can experience a safari adventure. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Tarentaal Guest Farm in Okaukuejo, you'll be in a national park, and 23 mi (37.1 km) from Etosha National Park and 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from Etosha National Park Anderson Gate. This lodge is within the region of Ongava Private Game Reserve.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.At Tarentaal Guest Farm, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Ongava Lodge in Okaukuejo, you'll be 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Etosha National Park and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Etosha National Park Anderson Gate. This lodge is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Okaukuejo Waterhole.You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. At Ongava Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.