Okonjima - The Okonjima Lodge

Okonjima lies nestled in the beauty of the Omboroko Mountains in the Waterberg Plateau of central-north Namibia. It is home of The Africat Foundation - famous for research and rehabilitation of Cheetahs and Leopards who roam freely in the reserve.

At Okonjima you can get closer to these beautiful creatures than you have ever done before. The popular 'Cheetah Tracking Trail' allows you to participate in radio-tracking rehabilitated cheetahs on foot in the rehabilitation area and seeing orphaned cheetahs. You can also visit the 'Cheetah Project' where you'll get first hand experience of Africat's hands-on work with these cats.

'Leopard Viewing' is from the safety of a hide or game-viewing vehicle and sightings are good. At Okonjima there are guided and self-guided walking trails and 'The Bushman Trail' lets you experience a day in the life the original hunter-gatherers.

At Okonjima there are over the 300 indigenous species of birds around here - more than enough to keep you busy with your binoculars! Night drives brings to light porcupines and other nocturnal creatures. Okonjima will fulfil your desire to get close to Africa's most beautiful cats - a rare pleasure enjoyed only by the few.

Family Farmhouse
Luxury Bush Camp
Swimming pool
Lush gardens
Gather around an open fire in the evenings
Well frequented waterhole
Birdbaths
Close up Leopard and Cheetah sightings

Both camps give visitors an unrivalled experience in a wildlife reserve dedicated to two of Africa's most beautiful cats; Leopard and Cheetah. The heat of the day can be relieved by a dip in the welcoming swimming pool and game drives and excursions commence in the cool of late afternoon.

Okonjima Main Camp was the original family farmhouse and has ten comfortable double rooms and a rustic dining area, all overlooking the original lush garden and open-fire where everybody gathers in the evening.

The new Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp has eight chalets made from a unique combination of earthy ochre, clay walls and khaki-green canvas, under a thatched roof. Watch the well-frequented waterhole or sit at your chalet and encounter a variety of visitors to your personal birdbath.