- Overview
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Rates & Reservations
- Seasons
- Dining
- Location
- Media Coverage
- Philanthropy
- Press Releases
- Website
Overview
Welcome to Okonjima, home of the Africat foundation
West of the Waterberg Plateau, the vast plains are occasionally broken by the remnants of ancient Sandstone outcrops, which once covered large areas of northern Namibia. Nestled among the Omboroko Mountains lies Okonjima – a Herero name meaning Place of the Baboons. This is much more than just a lodge. Okonjima is also home to The Africat Foundation.
AFRICAT became internationally renowned after featuring in an award-winning documentary filmed for the Discovery Channel in 1995 & 1996.
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THE DIFFERENT STYLES OF ACCOMMODATION ON OKONJIMA:
The Grand, African Villa: 2 luxury rooms and 2 Suites. (8 – 12 pax : 1 group only)
The Select, Private Bush Suite: 2 luxury rooms. (4 pax : 1 group only)
The Luxury Bush Camp: 8 unique, thatched, African-style chalets & 1 honeymoon suite. (18 pax)
The Bush Camp: 3 luxury, en-suite Twin Tents. These tents are only for guides & pilots & ‘educational's’.(6 pax)
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THE AFRICAT FOUNDATION: AfriCat is a non-profit organization set up to conserve and protect threatened cheetah, leopard, and other wild carnivores of Namibia. Visitors will be able to observe some of this program at work and learn more about these amazing and beautiful animals.
LEOPARD VIEWING: Leopards are frequently seen, giving visitors an opportunity to observe these magnificent predators that are ‘radio-tracked’ from our game-viewing vehicles. The leopards roam freely and catch their own prey within the 4 500ha & 16 000ha rehabilitation nature reserves. These cats however, are notoriously people-shy and sightings are not guaranteed.
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To request rates and availability contact us at info@impacttourism.com or call us at 917-477-3974. Below are the links to the soft-copy brochures.
Rates of different camps ACCOMMODATION ON OKONJIMA: The Grand African Villa: 2 luxury rooms and 2 Suites. (8 – 12 pax > 1 group only) The Select, Private Bush Suite: 2 luxury rooms. (4 pax > 1 group only) The Luxury Bush Camp: 8 unique, thatched, African-style chalets & 1 honeymoon suite. (18 pax)
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Either Main Camp OR Bush Camp, The Villa OR Bush Suite are closed during certain periods in December, January & February each year for maintenance and upgrading.
Please contact OKONJIMAto confirm closing dates.
WINTER: June to August: Early morning, evening and night-time temperatures can drop below freezing;temperatures of - 4ºC to - 6ºC have often been recorded. (The lowest temperature ever recorded on OKONJIMA was -18ºC). Please make sure that you bring along warm clothing such as jackets, (preferably down as well as a wind-breaker) a beanie, gloves, warm trousers and comfortable closed shoes or boots and thick socks.
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On day of arrival
If you plan to arrive at lunch time, we offer Lunch as part of your full board for that day.
However, please cancel lunch if you are not able to arrive in time.
There after...
The early morning snack consists of tea, coffee and muffins.
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OKONJIMA IS HALF-WAY BETWEEN WINDHOEK AND ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (2½ HOURS DRIVE – B1)
To those coming from the south (B1): Take the gravel turn-off to your left, just after the sign “Otjiwarongo 50km”.
To those coming from the north (B1): Take the gravel turn-off to the right, just after the sign “Okahandja 130km”. This turn-off is approximately 48km south of Otjiwarongo, and is marked “Okonjima 24km”.
Excellent tar road from Windhoek (B1) – 2½ hours drive from Windhoek, 3 hours drive from the International Airport – Hosea Kutako. 3 – 4 hours drive to Etosha. 24km of gravel road once you turn off the B1. Please call ahead to confirm road conditions during the summer months.
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