After years of dedicated hard work Okonjima, together with Africat, have achieved notable success in this field, with over 900 big cats having been saved since 1993! They are also known internationally, after featuring in an award winning documentary on the Discovery Channel.
Hunting is instinctive in cheetahs, but many of them at Africat lack the experience, due to being orphaned or removed from the wild at an early age. This makes them unsuitable for release back into the wild. The 4,500 ha Rehabilitation Park, provides these cheetahs with the opportunity to hone their hunting skills, giving them an opening to return to the wild.
They are fitted with radio-collars prior to their release into the camp, so that their welfare and progress can be closely monitored. Once they have proved that they can hunt and cope on their own, they will be relocated to a private game reserve, where their progress will continue to be monitored.
The large Villa, consists of a main house and 2 separate suites, and the entire complex is for the exclusive use of one group only, accommodating up to 8 adults and 4children. The kitchen produces well-presented food of a very high standard, and guests have complete control over eating times and the menu.
The 'Main House' has an up-to-date, chef-designed kitchen, complete with wine and soft drink coolers, with both gas and electrical cooking facilities. There is also an endless supply of ice from the double door refrigerator.
It also sports a magnificent infinity pool, surrounded on 3 sides by African red teak decking, and a walkway to an open shaded 'Sala,' the perfect spot for some serious birding or an afternoon siesta. It has a roof fan, that gently stirs the breeze that crosses the adjoining waterhole.
The 2 separate, thatched suites, are situated approximately 35-50m on either side of the 'The Main House.' They each come complete with a (well-stocked) mini-bar, and once again with the choice of either an inside or outside bush-shower. Toilets and bidets accompany the baths, all with a bush view. To add to the luxury, 3 of the 4 bedrooms have magnificent, wheeled, king size beds, for rolling out onto the terraces, for a night under the stars.
All of the bedrooms have air-conditioning, high airy roofs with fans and heating facilities, dial-up Internet connection, with work space. The 3 concertinaing, glass-paneled doors, easily fold away to give magnificent, panoramic views of the bush. These open doorways can be substituted with roll-down canvas partitioning, with heavy-duty gauze screens.
The Villa comes complete with a guide and personal chef, an ideal combination to attend to your needs, both indoors and whilst out in the bush. Activities are the same as for the main camp, and commence at 15h00 in the winter, and 16h00 in the summer. They include a chance to view and photograph cheetah and leopard, wild dog, bird watching, and hiking trails, including The Bushman Trail.
No children under the ages of 8 years are permitted at The Villa.
The African Villa Okonjima Namibia - Okonjima Lodge
