The African bush is an ancient realm where wonder springs to life. And the more we learn about the intricate web of connections that binds its fauna and flora to the land, the more it stirs our curiosity, our quest to wonder why. At the Ongava Research Centre in Namibia, an independent, privately funded institution adjacent to Anderssons at Ongava, scientists and researchers from around the world set out daily to explore, observe, analyze, and unravel the mysteries of the wild.

Imagine camera traps capturing the elusive nightly activities of hyenas or GPS collars revealing the vast journeys of roaming predators. Their work transcends the boundaries of the reserve, contributing to a broader understanding of nature, which in turn impacts global conservation efforts. Each discovery, whether it’s mapping the migration of predators across the Namibian expanse or studying the calling sounds and genetics of rock hyraxes, propels researchers closer to safeguarding our planet’s biodiversity.

As vast and diverse as Ongava itself, the Ongava Research Centre’s field of study is guided by the way wildlife species inhabit, interact, and behave in their natural environments. Gathering vital data and sharing the answers, the Ongava Research Centre is making a wealth of difference to the world’s understanding of the wild.

Areas of research include the Greater Etosha Carnivore Programme, Camera Trap Database, and Endemism & Genetic Variation Conservation.  Additionally, Ongava invites visitors to participate in their Citizen Science Survey of Cheetahs and Leopards.

Guests can also visit the beautifully designed Discovery Centre, which will broaden your understanding of the bush and introduce you to the groundbreaking research being undertaken by the team of scientists and researchers at the adjoining Ongava Research Centre.

If you are interested in traveling to Namibia, checkout our Namibia itinerary here.