How do I book Ongula Village Homestead Lodge?

Ongula Village Homestead Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Namibia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Namibia trips featuring Ongula Village Homestead Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Namibia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge?

Stays at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge start from around US$90 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Ongula Village Homestead Lodge, Ondangwa

About Ongula Village Homestead Lodge

Built within the boundaries of an active homestead, Ongula is the first lodge in Namibia to introduce visitors to the authentic, traditional lifestyle of the Ovambo—the largest cultural group in the country. Stopping over at Ongula is a definite “must” when traveling the area north of Etosha National Park.

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.”