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Welcome to Onjala.
The first impression is simply astonishing. Here, where the dense
bush savannah is inhabited solely by animal life, an unexpected
opening appears and reveals giraffes, black wildebeest, zebras and
oryx congregating to trade the news of the day. Rising above all
this is a mountainside, dotted with the pointed roofs of our lodge
bungalows. This is Onjala, a gem cradled in the arms of Africa,
a place to catch your breath and recharge your spirit’s batteries.
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Welcome to this 1,700 hectare private nature reserve, located a mere
40 minute’s drive from Windhoek airport,. It's yours now. Feel free
to move around as you like, making friends with everyone or everything
that crosses your path. Spend hours floating in the waterfall pool or
being pampered and revitalized at our ZenSations Spa. Inside our comfortable
suites, you can listen at night while the wildlife sings you to sleep
with their own unique lullaby. At breakfast in the garden the next morning,
you won’t be quite sure whether it was real or a dream. Onjala can
be the opening scene in your journey or the grand finale. Either way,
it’s always a time of enchantment within the treasures of the African
spirit.
Accommodation
Rooms in Lodge
Built in an unconventional architectural style, rough natural stone of
the area was used to blend unobtrusively with its backdrop.
The eleven duplex rooms in the main structure with large sliding glass
doors and small lounges are comfortably furnished. The lower balcony overlooks
the surrounding scenery and the second balcony on the upper level looks
onto the central courtyard with small tropical garden, pool and waterfall.
Rooms in Bungalows
Four freestanding bungalows, each with two separate units, are tucked
away in the bush a small distance from the main lodge, affording increased
tranquility and privacy. The units are spacious and well appointed with
large en-suite bathrooms. The decor reflects the warm colours of Africa,
creating a calm, restful atmosphere. The wrap-around veranda invites to
linger and take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding bush, possibly
sighting an occasional warthog or antelope in close proximity.
Panorama Suites
Four freestanding exquisitely appointed Panorama Suites welcome with added
luxury and privacy. Each of the thatched chalets offers a spacious sleeping
area, lounge, dressing area and a generous bathroom. A fireplace and air
conditioning ensure a comfortable stay, regardless of the weather. The
peacefulness and tranquility of the surrounding bush can be soaked up,
while enjoying an ice-cold drink from the mini-bar.
Email
Onjala Lodge enquiries and reservations: booknamibia@madbookings.com
Activities
Game Drive
Late afternoon game drives in an open vehicle around the nature reserve
offer excellent sightings of a large variety of game such as giraffes,
warthogs, various antelopes, ostriches, zebras and with luck even leopards.
Botanical Walk
Join our experienced guide on an early morning botanical walk. To enjoy
this activity you should have a passion for nature and comfortable walking
shoes are recommended.
Guided Horse Riding
For a nature adventure with a difference, join us on a guided horseback
ride. It is recommended that participants have basic riding skills and
feel comfortable to canter.
Mountain Biking
Mountain bikes are available to explore the mountainous terrain. Either
keep on the marked paths or cycle off-road.
Hiking Trails
To enjoy the unspoiled nature, several marked trails and a network of
farm-roads allow you to explore the surroundings at leisure. With some
luck and patience you might even see wildlife up-close.
Astronomy and star-gazing
Namibia is renowned for its clear and cloudless skies. Onjala has an extraordinary
observatory.
All details you find here.
Birding
Namibia's highlands bustle with a colourful diversity of birdlife. On
walks and at the lodge a variety of birds, such as the luminous crimson-breasted
shrike or a majestic secretary bird can be observed. With some luck you
could witness a Verreaux's eagle-owl narrowing in on its prey or one of
the endangered Lapped-faced vultures circling the skies in search of its
next meal.
Game Drive on a Neighbouring Farm
Possible sightings while on a game drive on the 10.000 ha large neighbouring
farm are giraffes, Burchell and Hartmanns zebras, as well as the rare
waterbuck, blesbok and blackfaced impalas. With some luck you might even
spot a shy rhino.
Carnivore Feeding Tour
This activity takes place at a neighbouring wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation
centre. Most lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs and caracals cared for
here cannot be released back into the wild. On an exhilarating and informative
tour within the sanctuary you can observe Africa's large cats and the
rare wild dog at close proximity. Experienced and knowledgeable rangers
share interesting facts about the animals, their origin, behaviour and
survival in the wild. The activity provides excellent photographic opportunities.
For safety reasons no children under 12 years are allowed on this activity.
Weddings at Onjala
Onjala Lodge offers the perfect setting for a romantic bush wedding. Thanks
to easy accessibility from Windhoek and the international Airport, your
friends and family can comfortably reach the venue to celebrate your special
day. Breathtaking views over the rocky hills and endless plains afford
a beautiful and natural backdrop for both ceremony and reception. After
the festivities the Panorama Suite is a quiet retreat with unobtrusive
luxury and stylish comfort.
Dining
Meals are served either in the cozy farm-style or the open-sided,
thatched restaurant, which affords sweeping views over the valley below
occasionally dotted with giraffes, wildebeest, kudu or other antelopes.
Our experienced kitchen team creates a hearty breakfast, scrumptious light
lunch and delicious 3 course-dinner using Namibian game and vegetable
specialities.
Email
Onjala Lodge enquiries and reservations: booknamibia@madbookings.com
ZenSations Spa
Our Spa offers ultimate relaxation and wellness.
Our qualified and experienced therapists Zelda Soltau and Wilmari Goussard
leave our guests feeling well cared for, pampered and reborn at the end
of each treatment. At our Indoor Spa guests can enjoy the luxurious Spa
Bath and revitalizing Steam Shower for specialized treatments. In our
Bush Spa the tranquility of nature with just the sound of singing birds
and softly flowing water create an atmosphere, where guests can truly
relax and unwind.
One of our exclusive wellness ranges – the "Kalahari Spa International"
– includes ancient secrets of the desert and has a variety of treatments
with certain traditional approaches that will ensure a true Namibian treatment
experience.
For dry, sun damaged skin, we recommend the "Kalahari Desert Glow
Exfoliation" or Nara Body Peeling, with a full body peeling/exfoliation
followed by a shower and full body cream application for extra nourishment.
Our Namibian/African Treatments include the "Kalahari Tsamma Hand
Ritual & Calabash Sole Survival" with an anti-ageing Rooibos
Hand/Foot Bath and Calabash or Hot Stone Massage, or the deep relaxing
"Kalahari Khoi Khoi Escape" half hour Back Massage.
For ultimate relaxation and luxury combined with a skin treatment for
extra nourishment, guests can book a two hour "Matsimela Full Body
Treatment and Massage" with steam, full body peeling/exfoliation,
spa bath and 1 hour full body massage.
Guests can spoil themselves with our "Signature Treatments"
such as Hot Stone Therapy done with warm Basalt Rock & cold Marble
Stone, Deep Tissue Back & Neck Massage or an Aroma Spa Bath.
The 90min Full Body Swedish Massage with the warmth of candle wax and
warm lava shell is deeply relaxing and also very popular as a couples
massage.
For a romantic afternoon we recommend a relaxing couples massage in our
Bush Spa followed by a couple’s spa bath where guests can enjoy
a cocktail or a glass of sparkling wine at candle light.
Our treatments are offered in different variations – either de-stress,
relaxing, moisturizing, pampering, cleansing or detoxifying.
Beauty treatments include shaping and tinting of eyebrows and eye lashes
as well as waxing, face treatments and gel nails. For hands and feet the
Spa offers luxurious pedicures and manicures for both ladies and gents.
Our vision at the Spa is to make all treatments an unforgettable experience.
Observatory
Have you ever wondered of what the Milky Way consists and how
it is formed? Why do stars sometimes twinkle or how far are the stars
away from the earth? Then observe at Onjala under guidance double stars,
star clusters and nebulae under the crystal clear sky of Africa with one
of the world's best telescopes - a 'Zeiss refractor'.
Depending on the season, we show you the rings of the planet Saturn,
the crescent shape of Venus or Jupiter with its banded clouds and its
four major moons.
When the moon is seen in the evening sky you may watch the craters and
mountains of the moon with an incredible clarity.
The event begins in the open. We show you how to find the directions,
with the help of the constellation of the "Southern Cross",
on the Southern Hemisphere and how you then can be oriented in the night.
We show you some of the typical constellations of the southern sky, and
you'll learn about distances in space. Finally, you get an insight into
Greek mythology to the formation of the Milky Way compared to the mythology
of the Namibian Bushmen.Followed by that you can then do some observation
by the Onjala telescope inside the observatory dome.
Environment
We subscribe to environment-friendly practices and sustainable
tourism. With a low rainfall and high solar radiation yield, water recycling
and renewable energy are our main focuses. The lodge-own water treatment
plant supplies water used for flush-toilets and irrigation. A solar heating
system generates the majority of the lodge's hot water supply. Further
attention is given to correct waste management and de-bushing measurements
to rehabilitate the formally over-utilized farm land by excessive grazing.
Matters concerning Namibia's ecology and biodiversity are explained by
means of information tables strategically placed along the walking trails
and on guided activities.
Email
Onjala Lodge enquiries and reservations: booknamibia@madbookings.com
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