Onguma Bush Camp

Waterhole at Onguma Bush Camp bordering Etosha Park
Onguma waterhole at sunrise
Large safari suites with mosquito nets
Swimming pool with Etosha sunset
Luxury bush bedrooms and honeymoon suite
Thatched safari chalets and family units
Main lounge area with Wi-Fi
Dining room area
Bush camp swimming pool
Onguma Family friendly

Camp Highlights

  • Optional morning, afternoon or full-day Etosha game drives
  • Birdlife is exceptional, with over 300 species
  • Numerious accommodation options available
  • Viewing the vast Etosha Pan for the first time
  • Namutoni Gate is within a 5-minute drive from Onguma Bush Camp
  • Family loft rooms and the luxurious settler's room

Camp Information

  • Lodge type: Classic Safari Camp
  • Location: Onguma Game Reserve, Etosha
  • Lodge size: 18 Safari Room and Suites
  • Recommended stay: 3-7 nights

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery from our last visit to Bush Camp

A Bush Camp With A Front Row Seat To The Wildlife Of Both Etosha And Onguma

Onguma Bush Camp is a wonderful place to stay while exploring Etosha National Park, Namibia, whether you are on a self-drive or guided safari.

The camp is situated on the eastern border of Etosha, bordering Fisher's Pan. This location offers excellent views of the surrounding wildlife and landscape when in the Etosha National Park. Onguma Game Reserve is a beautiful nature reserve that boasts an abundance of plains game. The birdlife at Onguma Nature Reserve is also quite impressive, with over 300 species present.

A classic safari camp offering up 18 rooms and suites with all the amenities and facilities one could ask for, including a pool, dining area, and bar, as well as a library and curio shop. Bush Camp and Onguma reserve are located within a 5-minute drive of the Namutoni Gate (Von Lindequist Gate) into the famed Etosha National Park.

Rooms And Suites

All the rooms and suites at Onguma Bush Camp offer guests comfortable and stylish accommodation in the heart of the Namibian bushveld. The rooms and suites are luxurious and perfect for couples, single travellers, romantics, honeymooners and families alike. There are 18 safari suites in total, including three rondavel suites, six loft rooms and family rooms, eight twin bed deluxe rooms and one luxurious settler's room.

All of the rooms and suites offer guests a document safe, minibar, air conditioning, as well as tea and coffee facilities.

If you're looking for a comfortable and relaxing place to stay while exploring Etosha National Park, Onguma Bush Camp in the Onguma Reserve is definitely the right choice!

Cuisine And Wine

Meals are served in and around the main thatched dining area with views out over the pool and waterhole. Here one is treated to an excellent combination of European and traditional African cuisine, all paired with an excellent variety of South African wine choices. A more private dinner under the stars or for larger groups, a traditional boma experience is available on request.

Picnic baskets are available on request; these are specially prepared for those who are spending the whole day game driving in the National Park.

Camp Facilities

The Onguma Bush Camp has a variety of facilities for guests to enjoy. There is a swimming pool with sun loungers, a thatched bar area, a small lounge, and a dining area overlooking the extensive waterhole and out into the Etosha bushveld.

Always have your camera on hand as plains game and birdlife around the camp is most often close enough for excellent photographs. A small safari shop at reception as well as a games room.

Free Wi-Fi is available to guests.

Safari Activities

The safari activities from Onguma Bush Camp are excellent, both within the Onguma Game Reserve and Etosha National Park. You can enjoy game drives, night drives, nature walks and a sundowner drive in the Onguma Reserve, where you can spot and photograph a variety of game and birds.

You can also go on professionally guided game drives into Etosha National Park, where you have the chance to see some of the most spectacular wildlife and settings in the whole of Africa.

In the summer months, the birdlife is exceptional.

All safari activities are optional (not included in the nightly rates) and can be booked at the reception desk.

Family Friendly

Onguma Bush Camp is a family-friendly safari destination that offers children of all ages special activities that are tailored just for them. There are plenty of fun activities for kids to do when staying at Bush Camp; these include exploring the bush on nature walks, going on safari drives, swimming and playing games in the dedicated game rooms.

Spa And Wellness

The spa and wellness centre at Onguma Bush Camp is a true haven of relaxation. Surrounded by the peace and quiet of the surrounding Etosha bushveld, it offers massage therapies with amazing viewings. The centre is available to all guests staying within the Onguma Reserve, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the national park.

In Conclusion

The perfect destination for an amazing safari experience in and around the Etosha region of Namibia.

Enjoy wonderful game drives, and nature walks within the Onguma Game Reserve, as well as go on professionally guided game drives into Etosha National Park - one of the most spectacular wildlife and game viewing destinations in all of Africa. The Bush Camp also offers a variety of facilities for guests to enjoy, including a swimming pool, a thatched bar area, a small lounge, and a dining area overlooking a beautiful waterhole.

So why not give Onguma Bush Camp a try on your next trip to Namibia?

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Rates From

Rates from NAD$ 2 810.00 per person

Rates Information

Onguma Bush Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in Namibian Dollars (NAD)
*Rates may vary according to season

Rates Include
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Transfer from and to the Onguma airstrip
  • VAT
  • Social Development Levy and NTB tourism levy
Rates Exclude
  • All activities
  • Lunches
  • All drinks
  • Local and international flights
  • Entrance fees into Etosha
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a Personal Nature
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