Ohange Lodge

Ohange Lodge – Wildlife, Mountain Views and Authentic Namibian Hospitality

Situated in the heart of the Otavi Mountains, approximately 30 km north of Otavi on the B1 towards Tsumeb, Ohange Lodge is a peaceful mountain retreat where guests can experience Namibia's wildlife, landscapes and hospitality in an intimate natural setting. The name Ohange comes from the Herero word for “peace”, an appropriate description for this family-run lodge surrounded by Marula and Tamboti trees, mountain scenery and abundant wildlife.

With a choice of comfortable lodge accommodation, self-catering chalets, rustic stable rooms and campsites, Ohange Lodge caters to a wide range of travellers – from couples and families looking for a relaxing nature escape to self-drive travellers, campers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Accommodation for Every Type of Traveller
One of Ohange Lodge's strengths is its variety of accommodation options, allowing guests to choose between comfort, self-catering independence and a more rustic camping experience.

African-Style Mountain Huts
The lodge's 10 African-style, stone-built Mountain Huts are positioned along a leafy hillside close to the main lodge. Each hut is designed to provide privacy while remaining within easy reach of the lodge's central facilities. The comfortable twin-bedded huts feature en-suite shower facilities, an open-plan WC and washbasin, tea and coffee-making facilities and air conditioning. Their shaded verandahs provide one of the most enjoyable features of the accommodation – a private place to sit and look across the surrounding bushveld, mountains and waterhole. Guests can relax on the verandah and watch wildlife moving through the area, while the illuminated waterhole provides an opportunity for wildlife viewing after dark. Free Wi-Fi is also available to guests.

Self-Catering Chalets
For travellers who prefer to prepare their own meals, Ohange offers four self-catering chalets situated further up the mountainside. The chalets provide comfortable twin accommodation together with a private, fully equipped kitchen and en-suite bathroom facilities, making them particularly suitable for families, couples or independent travellers wanting greater flexibility during their stay.

Stable Rooms
For a more affordable and rustic option, Ohange's converted old German stable provides simple twin-bedded self-catering accommodation. The Stable Rooms are ideal for travellers who want to experience the property without the price of traditional lodge accommodation. Guests have access to communal ablution and cooking facilities, while the shaded surroundings and proximity to the waterhole add to the atmosphere. The stable area is also particularly suitable for families and larger groups, with camping space available within the stable block.

Camping at Ohange
Camping enthusiasts have several options, including shaded campsites beneath large trees close to the lodge facilities. Campers can make use of communal ablution and cooking facilities, while a more private campsite offers its own water and fireplace. For those who enjoy traditional African camping, there is also the opportunity to sleep beneath the stars close to a game pathway leading towards the waterhole. Guests can enjoy a campfire while watching the changing colours of the sunset and listening to the sounds of the surrounding bush. Campers are also welcome to make use of the lodge's activities and facilities, and meals can be arranged at the lodge for those who would rather leave the cooking to someone else.

Wildlife and Game Viewing
Wildlife is at the heart of the Ohange experience. The lodge's active waterhole attracts animals throughout the day and into the night, creating excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing without always having to leave the lodge. From the lodge and surrounding areas, guests may encounter giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu and other indigenous wildlife. The waterhole is floodlit at night, offering an especially fascinating glimpse into Namibia's nocturnal wildlife.

For a closer look at the reserve, guests can join a guided game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle. Afternoon drives combine wildlife viewing with the spectacular scenery of the Otavi Valley, with the experience culminating in a sundowner overlooking the mountains.

Night Drives – Discover Namibia After Dark
A night drive offers an entirely different perspective of the reserve. Once the sun has disappeared and the Namibian sky fills with stars, guests head out in an open 4x4 vehicle to search for nocturnal wildlife.
Depending on the evening, sightings may include bushbabies, porcupines, genets, owls and nightjars, while lucky guests may even encounter a free-roaming leopard.

Guided Walks and Bush Experiences
Ohange also offers the opportunity to explore the reserve on foot. The guided morning walk introduces guests to the smaller details of the African bush – animal tracks, game trails, birds, plants and the sights, smells and sounds that can easily be missed from a vehicle. A guided sundowner walk combines a nature experience with one of Namibia's spectacular sunsets. Guests walk towards the hills while enjoying views across the valley before stopping to enjoy a drink as the sun sets over the Otavi landscape. For independent explorers, marked self-guided walking trails of approximately 3 km and 8 km provide the opportunity to explore the bushveld at a more leisurely pace.

A Paradise for Birdwatchers
Bird enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy at Ohange, with the area supporting more than 250 bird species. The lodge's water sources and natural surroundings attract a colourful variety of birdlife, while birds can be observed from the lodge, on walks and during game drives. Possible sightings include Paradise Flycatchers, Giant Eagle-Owls, Green Pigeons, Rüppell's Parrots and Cape Vultures, among many others. The surrounding landscape also provides opportunities to observe larger raptors and vultures soaring above the Otavi Mountains.

Explore Namibia's Indigenous Flora
Ohange is also exceptionally rich in plant diversity. Guests can learn about the area's indigenous trees and plants and their traditional uses, including plants historically used for food, water, shelter and medicine. The large Marula and Tamboti trees surrounding the lodge provide welcome shade and form an important part of the character of the property.

Relax by the Pool
After a morning walk or afternoon game drive, guests can cool off in the lodge's swimming pool, positioned on a hillside overlooking the Otavi Mountains. The pool terrace provides a relaxed setting for enjoying the sunshine, a refreshing drink and the surrounding views, making it equally appealing to guests who want an active wildlife holiday and those simply looking for somewhere peaceful to unwind.

Dining Under the Namibian Stars
Food is an important part of the Ohange experience. Guests can enjoy home-cooked meals prepared by the lodge's kitchen team, with the opportunity to dine beneath the stars beside a crackling campfire overlooking the waterhole. Watching wildlife gather at the waterhole while enjoying a traditional meal creates an experience that captures the atmosphere of a genuine Namibian bush stay.

The lodge also offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and packed lunches, while self-catering guests have the option of preparing their own meals.

A Convenient Stop on a Northern Namibia Journey
Ohange Lodge's location makes it a convenient base or overnight stop for travellers exploring northern Namibia. Situated on the B1 between Otavi and Tsumeb, it provides easy access to the Otavi Mountain region and is well placed for travellers continuing towards Etosha National Park, Owamboland and the Kavango region. Nearby attractions also include Lake Otjikoto and the historic town of Tsumeb, making it possible to combine a stay at Ohange with wildlife, nature, history and sightseeing.

An Authentic Ohange Experience
Whether you choose a comfortable Mountain Hut overlooking the bush, a self-catering chalet, an affordable Stable Room or a campsite beneath the trees, Ohange Lodge offers travellers the opportunity to experience Namibia at their own pace. With its combination of wildlife, birding, walking trails, game drives, night drives, mountain scenery, swimming, self-catering options and traditional Namibian hospitality, Ohange is more than simply an overnight stop. It is a place to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the peace of the Otavi Mountains.

For travellers searching for accommodation in Otavi, Namibia mountain lodges, wildlife lodges near Tsumeb, self-catering accommodation in northern Namibia, camping near Otavi, birding destinations in Namibia or a peaceful game lodge between Windhoek and Etosha, Ohange Lodge offers a memorable and authentically Namibian experience.