Okonjima Villa

Okonjima Private Nature Reserve, Namibia

A private, exclusive-use property that’s home to the AfriCat Foundation’s leopard, cheetah and wild dog rehabilitation work.

Overview

Okonjima Villa is a private, exclusive-use property on the Okonjima Nature Reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation’s leopard, cheetah and wild dog rehabilitation and research work.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

A private villa with its own pool, lounge and dedicated staff, booked exclusively by a single group.

Food & Service

A private chef and dedicated dining service tailored to the villa’s exclusive-use guests.

Activities

Guided tracking of leopard and cheetah fitted with research collars, plus visits to the AfriCat Foundation’s rehabilitation programme.

Wildlife & Photography

Okonjima holds one of Namibia’s highest densities of leopard, alongside cheetah and, at times, wild dog under AfriCat’s care.

A Photographer's Note

Collar-tracked leopard and cheetah sightings here are exceptionally reliable, a genuine advantage for photographers targeting these specific cats.

Conservation & Impact

Okonjima’s AfriCat Foundation is one of Namibia’s most significant carnivore research and rehabilitation organisations, directly funded by the reserve’s tourism.

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