Khorixas, NA

Ohorongo Game Lodge

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

Feel

The place

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.

Our read

The landscape does the work, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Come here for

Staying somewhere that takes its land seriously
Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
Wildlife and landscape first, comfort second
Sleeping outdoors without giving up a real bed

Skip it if

You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into
Early starts and long drives are not your idea of rest

We’d rather send you somewhere else than send you somewhere that doesn’t suit you.

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.

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

Arranged on property

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

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More of the place

05 - Know

Before you go

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.

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

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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.

Booked directly with the property. We take no fee.

At a glance

Stay lengths

3-4 night northern Namibia reserve stay · 5-7 night Etosha plus Damaraland circuit

Stay type

Tented Camp · Safari Lodge

Best seasons

Dry season (May through October) for wildlife visibility
Green season (November through April) for lush landscapes and dramatic skies

Ideal for

Safari travellers seeking owner-run Namibia conservation stays
Guests who want black rhino tracking on a private reserve
Stargazing and unplugged slow-travel planners
Self-drive Namibia itineraries linking Etosha and Damaraland
Families wanting safe bush walks without large predators nearby

Included

Tented camp: all meals included
Safari lodge: breakfast and dinner included
Solar tent power for lighting and device charging
Guided activity booking through lodge team

As published by the property

Email bookings@ohorongo.eco with travel dates and preferred lodge or camp unit.
Book guided drives and rhino tracking in advance during peak season.

06 · Go

Ohorongo Game Lodge

Khorixas, NA

The landscape does the work, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

Season: Dry season (May through October) for wildlife visibility
Getting there: C35 between Khorixas and Kamanjab, northern Namibia.
From where you are: Distance appears once we know where you are.
Included: Tented camp: all meals included · Safari lodge: breakfast and dinner included · Solar tent power for lighting and device charging · Guided activity booking through lodge team