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Great host, great location, awesome dinner and a very nice room. Overall we were very satisfied with our stay.

Stayed in May 2024

This felt like a remote homestay, with so many personal touches and more in the wild and close to animals than our stay in Etosha. The room was gorgeous and comfortable, and the food was excellent. Heiko was an amazing host and led us on a game drive around the property in the morning. Thank you Heiko!

Stayed in May 2024

Not applicable.

The food was incredible ; all of it was really nicely made homegrown and homemade. The game drive is excellent, Heiko the host clearly knows his stuff and is more than happy to share how the wildlife reserve works - including the impact a dryer or a wetter year may have; how the various animals interact together and more. What he is doing here is really fantastic and a highlight of the trip. The walk around the property was also quite pleasant.

Stayed in May 2024

Wi-fi coverage is not available in the rooms, you essentially have to go to a hotspot - air-conditioning in the rooms would be nice, although there is a fan in the rooms. Unfortunately, the water hole was dry

If you are looking for a rustic place to get away from it all, this is the place to come. The host is always making sure that you are well looked after - the breakfast was good.

Stayed in February 2024

The host Heiko is amazing! His respect for the wildlife, his eager to share it. A lot of animals to see on the farm, and he took time to explain what we saw, how they sct etc, etc.

Stayed in December 2023

I was stung by a scorpion which was in my towel. Maybe got in via the window. Please check all openings and windows.

Enjoyed the breakfast. Location very good.

Stayed in December 2023

WOOOW what a great place to stay. Superb place to stay away from busy life. A great place to find silence and enjoy Namibia's nature. Rooms are comfortable, everything one needs is present. No swimming pool which would be the only thing we would like to have had. but hey, all the rest makes you forget the pool. And the best experience is the host Heiko ! He knows what hospitality means. always friendly and helpful, serves you your dinner. And do ask for a game/nature drive. He knows a lot and gives so much information. And we have had many drives in the 10 years we are now coming to Namibia . Heiko is one of the best guide we have ever had. A place we will visit again.

Stayed in November 2023

No air conditioning in the rooms. It was cool when we were there but it could be a bit warm in there on a hot day.

Idyllic setting with lots of wildlife to see. Comfortable room and bed, hot shower. Lovely staff. Great, wholesome, tasty, food.

Stayed in September 2023

Very kindly hosts, great food, amazing wild life

Stayed in September 2023

Portions of the dinner was a bit too small.

Nice place with good views. Very interesting game drive. A nice stop over.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing , it’s perfect

- the owner, Heiko, is the highlight of this incredible place . We learned soooo much from him about African wildlife and wildlife management. The game drive was fantastic and very reasonably priced. - the rooms are beautiful and super clean and comfortable - the grounds are gorgeous - the most breathtaking sunsets every night from from your balcony - great hiking trails - the animals !! We saw many giraffes , hippos , crocs, and endless types of antelope and birds - driving north from there included a drive through Erindi park , which was spectacular and we also saw lots of wildlife . Thanks Heiko for convincing us to take the back road ! It was just perfect . - the food !!!! We are all meals here for 2 days and everything was superb .

Stayed in August 2023

We really enjoyed this place!!! Very clean and comfy rooms, quiet and serene place with a beautiful view, a great game drive with the owner Heiko with tons of interesting informations (and we stayed here after Etosha). The dinner was one of the best we had in our entire namibian trip - a must if you stay here!

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing important. We wish the roa there was tar but that’s Namibia! Oh and the 7 k walk could have more variety.

The host makes this place so special. He is incredibly knowledgeable and takes you on a reasonably priced game drive. You may not see as many animals as in etosha but you learn a lot more. And he’s a great cook.

Stayed in June 2023

Ovita Wildlife Restcamp is about 2 hours north of Windhoek, so we made this our stopping point for our first night in Namibia and are so glad we did! It made for a nice relaxing 4-1/2 drive to Etosha the next day. This lodge is located about 40km down a dirt road off the main highway going to Etosha. Imagine our surprise seeing so many animals on this road! Wart hogs, springbok, baboons, oryx, even two giraffes right next to the road. Welcome to Africa! We were already absolutely giddy when we arrived at Heiko's, only to have that feeling last our entire stay at his beautiful lodge. We rented two rooms, and they are very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bathrooms are enormous with good water pressure. Ovita has lots of animals, including hippos, and we got to listen to them during the night. Heiko is a trained chef and made us a good warm meal, and thankfully because it was Sunday and we weren't allowed to buy alcohol at the store, he has a cooler with drinks available on the honor system. You write down what you have and pay when you check out. We stargazed, listened to the animals, had a sundowner, and thoroughly enjoyed our first night in Africa. It couldn't have been a better more enjoyable experience for our first night. The next morning his wife took us to see the hippos and crocodiles at the other water hole near their house. She was lovely and so kind. Don't hesitate-stay here to start your Namibia vacation in a beautiful setting and a first night in Africa that you'll never forget.

Stayed in May 2023

No problem for us because it was clearly communicated, but note it's cash-only here (though they're really flexible about currency: EUR is also readily accepted).

We loved everything: the stunning location, the amazing wildlife, the comfortable hut. Our host was really cool and friendly, plus he can cook superb food. This is a great place to unwind: super-chill atmosphere but German efficiency.

Stayed in January 2023

The lodge is right next to a small lake so can watch animals all the time. The bungalows have everything you need, shower and facilities are all in very good condition. The host is most welcoming and very knowledgeable: the game drive we had with him was one of the best. We asked for vegetarian dinner and the food was delicious. A great stay!

Stayed in April 2023

Place was nice and quite, however, on that day, there were only two rooms booked, so no idea how it is when it is fully booked. But in general no reason to complain, just remember to bring cash with you.

This place went well beyond our expectations! We decided to stop here on the way from etosha to windhoek and we discovered a paradise: pond with hyppos, very nice view, so relaxing. The rooms have personality and fit perfectly in the landscape, the guy running the structure is very nice and he cooked the best meal we had in Namibia!

Stayed in January 2023

Heiko is the best. Extremely knowledgeable about the animal and birds and a good cook to top it off. Fantastic experience. Will go back.

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing not to like!

Breakfast and dinner were great home cooked meals. Host was awesome, really enjoyed the walk around the property.

Stayed in August 2022

Game Drive with Heiko.

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing!

Everything! Nice location, excellent host! Homemade food which was just delicious!

Stayed in October 2022

really great hospitality

Stayed in August 2022

Beautiful location. Comfortable room. Good food. Friendly host.

Stayed in August 2022

Everything was fine. But of we have to, I would prefer a softer matress.

Very nice environment, nice host Heiko. Tolle Kerl👏. The food was great.

Stayed in July 2022