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Ongava Lodge Airstrip

Ombika, Namibia

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Ongava Lodge Airstrip

Ombika, Namibia
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Private bush airstrip serving Ongava Game Reserve, Namibia.

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Ombika, Namibia
Ongava Lodge Airstrip (ICAO: FYNG) is a private airstrip located within the Ongava Game Reserve on the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in Namibia. It serves as the primary air access point for guests visiting Ongava Lodge and its associated camps, offering a convenient alternative to long road transfers across Namibia's remote interior. The airstrip is typical of private Namibian bush strips, consisting of a gravel or dirt runway suitable for small charter aircraft. It is not open to commercial scheduled services and operates exclusively for private and charter flights serving the reserve's lodge guests. Ongava Game Reserve is a private reserve of approximately 30,000 hectares bordering Etosha, managed by Wilderness Safaris. The airstrip plays a vital logistical role in the lodge's operations, connecting guests arriving from Windhoek and other regional hubs.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip to Ongava Lodge and its camps is provided directly by lodge staff, as the facility is entirely within the private game reserve.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate here; the airstrip is served exclusively by private and charter operators such as Wilderness Air Namibia.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on the southern boundary of Etosha National Park within the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve.
  • ›Operated as a private airstrip serving Wilderness Safaris' Ongava Lodge and associated camps.
  • ›Serves small charter aircraft only; no commercial scheduled services operate here.
  • ›The airstrip is a gravel or dirt surface typical of Namibian bush strips.
  • ›Wilderness Air Namibia is the primary charter operator connecting the airstrip to Windhoek and other lodges.
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Gateway to Etosha's wilderness where the savanna meets the sky

Ongava Lodge Airstrip is a private bush airstrip situated within the Ongava Game Reserve, adjacent to the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in Namibia. It serves exclusively as an access point for guests of Ongava Lodge and its associated camps, offering direct fly-in safari experiences in one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations. The airstrip is a quintessential remote African landing strip, unpaved and surrounded by thornbush savanna teeming with wildlife.

Terminals
  • Ongava Airstrip Reception — A simple open-air bush arrival point where lodge vehicles meet incoming guests directly on the apron.
Ground Transport
  • Private lodge transfer by 4x4 game vehicle to Ongava Lodge and camps
  • Guided game drive vehicle transfers within Ongava Game Reserve
Nearby Hotels
  • Ongava Lodge
  • Ongava Tented Camp
  • Little Ongava
  • Andersson's Camp at Ongava
Dining

There are no public dining facilities at the airstrip itself. All meals are provided exclusively within Ongava Lodge and its associated camps, featuring high-quality safari cuisine prepared fresh for lodge guests. Dining is typically communal and timed around game activities at sunrise and sunset.

Traveller Tips
  • This airstrip is exclusively for pre-booked Ongava Lodge guests — no public or commercial flights operate here.
  • Luggage is strictly limited on charter flights; confirm soft-bag weight allowances with your operator before travel.
  • Wildlife including lion, rhino, and elephant roam the reserve, so never wander from the airstrip without a lodge guide.
  • Charter flights typically depart from Windhoek's Eros Airport (ERS) — confirm routing with your lodge or safari operator.
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