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Khorixas, NA

Ohorongo Game Lodge

Family-run 35,000-hectare private reserve with black rhino tracking, tented camp, and stargazing near Khorixas

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01 - Arrive

The place itself

Ohorongo Game Lodge sits on the Ohorongo Private Game Reserve in northern Namibia — 35,000 hectares stewarded by one family for over fifty years and home to a fragile remaining black rhino population plus more than forty protected species. The property offers both an intimate tented camp and a refined safari lodge where comfort meets open-bush freedom. Signature experiences include black rhino tracking, guided nature walks and drives, stargazing under some of the world's darkest skies, wilderness feasts in the bush, and sleep-outs under the stars for tented camp guests. Tents run on solar power with lighting and device charging. Meals use local ingredients; camp stays include all meals while lodge stays include breakfast and dinner. Located on the C35 between Khorixas and Kamanjab, Ohorongo pairs easily with Etosha National Park, Twyfelfontein rock engravings, and Waterberg Plateau itineraries. For North American slow-travel and safari planners seeking owner-run Namibia conservation hospitality, Ohorongo delivers rhino country, family legacy, and low-light-pollution nights.

02 - Feel

Why it is different

Black rhino on a family reserve

Ohorongo protects a fragile black rhino population across 35,000 hectares — tracking encounters fund ongoing conservation.

Tented camp closeness, lodge refinement

Choose intimate solar-powered tents with sleep-out options or a refined lodge overlooking the waterhole — same reserve, different rhythm.

Namibia's darkest stargazing skies

Some of the lowest light pollution on Earth. Evenings around the firepit become astronomy sessions above the bush.

Walking safaris without large predators

Guided morning walks in open bush country without dangerous predators — safe for families with ranger-led interpretation.

Wilderness feasts and bush dinners

Celebrate milestones with brunch or dinner surrounded by nature — Ohorongo's Wilderness Feasts turn meals into memory.

Gateway to Damaraland and Etosha

Pair Ohorongo with Etosha National Park, Twyfelfontein rock art, or Waterberg Plateau on a self-drive northern Namibia loop.

04 - Stay

Ways to stay

Tented Camp Escape

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Intimate solar-powered tents with all meals and optional sleep-out under the stars.

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Safari Lodge Retreat

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Refined lodge stay overlooking the waterhole with breakfast and dinner included.

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Black Rhino Tracking Day

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Guided tracking experience for one of Africa's rarest rhino populations.

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05 - Know

Before you go

C35 between Khorixas and Kamanjab, northern Namibia. Reach by self-drive 4x4, private transfer, or air charter. Detailed gate directions provided with booking confirmation.

Stay for

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Children

Camp and lodge welcome families; tents are secure at night.

If plans change

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Where is Ohorongo Game Lodge?

On the Ohorongo Private Game Reserve along the C35 between Khorixas and Kamanjab in northern Namibia.

What is special about the reserve?

The family has stewarded the land for over fifty years. The reserve spans about 35,000 hectares and protects a fragile black rhino population plus more than forty species.

Can I track black rhino?

Yes. Black rhino tracking is a signature experience on the reserve with experienced guides.

Tented camp vs safari lodge?

The tented camp is intimate and close to nature with all meals included and exclusive sleep-out options. The safari lodge is a refined retreat with breakfast and dinner included.

Is self-drive safe?

Yes. Namibia self-drive is common. A 4x4 is recommended for gravel roads and rainy-season river crossings. Detailed directions come with booking confirmation.

Are walking safaris safe?

Walking safaris take place in open bush without dangerous predators, always with an experienced ranger.

How do I book?

Email bookings@ohorongo.eco or use the contact page at ohorongo.eco.

06 - Go

Book on the property site — we do not mark up stays.

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