Ongula Village Homestead Lodge

At Ongula Village Homestead Lodge, accommodations are simple and comfortable in a humble lodge.

Each Luxury Rondawel is uniquely decorated and offers 2 Twin Beds, Private en-suite facilities (with shower only), a Tea/ Coffee station, Mosquito Nets, gauze sliding doors, and an enclosed veranda.

Engaging with the local people are the highlight here. Activities on offer include: Oshiwambo Homestead Tour Learn the setup of a homestead and the importance of cultivating the lands (seasonal activity). Learn the use of many endemic trees and their use by the Owambo people. Village Walk The Ongula Village Walk will usher you to different places in the community, so you can have an insightful look at local homesteads and learn how to pound mahangu and where the local people collect water and firewood. Explore the range of trees and shrubs and their use in the community. Enjoy an atmospheric sundowner under a marula tree and listen to the voices in the surrounding. Town Visit to Ondangwa And the Surroundings Duration: Half day Morning back late afternoon. Music, Drum, And Dance Experience Get an experience of one of the important parts of the Owambo culture—“Dancing.” You get to participate in music lessons and learn some dance moves, how to drum, and the meaning of different traditional songs. You can also just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show as the Ongula Village Lodge kid’s traditional dance group show you how it is done. Owela Owela game was traditionally played by elders. Currently, the game is played by both the young and old as a recreational activity. It is played by the Oshiwambo-speaking population of Namibia and Angola. Another name for the Owela game played by other tribes is called “Hus.”