Onguma Tented Camp

Onguma Tented Camp your Etosha Park intimate tented camp
The Private Onguma Game Reserve
Luxury tented safari suites with mosquito net
Wild tented safari camp
Main lounge area
Surrounded by Etosha bushveld
Sunset drinks and fire pit overlooking watering hole
Tented central guest area and dining room
Main camp viewing deck

Camp Highlights

  • Onguma game drives, night drives and nature walks
  • Fire pit and after-dinner drinks
  • Ice cold beers and an excellent wine list
  • Etosha National Park and the amazing Etosha Pan
  • That glorious rim-flow pool at Onguma Tented Camp

Camp Information

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

A Small And Intimate Tented Camp In The Onguma Reserve Bordering Etosha National Park

Situated on the eastern side of Etosha National Park, Namibia, bordering Fisher's Pan, the private Onguma Game Reserve is one of Namibia's best-kept secrets. This tented camp offers guests a unique and authentic safari experience, with exquisite tented accommodation, delicious food and incredible wildlife activities and sightings.

Onguma Game Reserve is a breathtaking and picturesque wildlife reserve that offers up excellent plains game and birdlife sightings and photographic opportunities. The perfect safari destination for those who are looking to visit and experience all that Etosha National Park has to offer, stunning wildlife with the Etosha Pan as a backdrop. Onguma Reserve is within an easy 10-minute drive of Etosha's main Namatoni Gate for easy access.

Onguma Tented Camp is perfect for those who want to experience the beauty of Namibia and the Etosha National Park region while staying in comfort and style.

Rooms And Suites

Each one of the seven tented suites is gorgeously decorated with earthy tones and textures (safari chic if you will) that reflect the natural surroundings of northern Namibia. With en-suite bathrooms with free-standing bathtubs and both indoor and outdoor showers, large comfortable beds, and private decks overlooking the waterhole and surrounding floodplain.

The tents are also equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, and heated towel rails for those chilly African nights.

Cuisine And Wine

The cuisine at Onguma Tented Camp is exquisite and elegantly complimented by the natural beauty that surrounds it and a watering hole approximately 60 meters away. The tented camp's menu features a variety of international dishes, as well as traditional African favourites.

The wine list at Onguma Tented Camp is also excellent, with a wide variety of wines from South Africa and around the world.

The Onguma Tented offers private bush dinners as well as boma dining, both of which are excellent opportunities to enjoy the delicious food whether one is looking for a romantic or small group option.

Tented Camp Facilities

At Onguma Tented Camp, guests can enjoy the many facilities that are available in and around the tented central guest area. There is an indoor and outdoor dining area, a small lounge and library, as well as views of the waterhole and surrounding bushveld from the large wooden viewing deck.

A swimming pool with sun loungers for guests to relax by and free Wifi is available in all main areas. Wi-Fi is available around the main tented guest areas.

Safari Activities

Onguma Tented Camp offers guests the opportunity to enjoy game drives, night drives, and nature walks within the private Onguma Game Reserve.

The Onguma Reserve is home to a small variety of wildlife, including plains game and over 300 bird species. Professional guided morning, afternoon or full-day safari options in the national park are available. Guests can enjoy fantastic photographic opportunities at the various waterholes in and around Etosha, one of the highlights of any Etosha safari.

Family Friendly

The Onguma Tented Camp is unfenced, and therefore no children under the age of 12 years will be allowed.

Spa And Wellness

The Onguma Spa is a haven of tranquillity in the Onguma Game Reserve. It offers a range of treatments, from massages to facials, and there is also a well-equipped gym for those who want to stay active. The spa has an infinity swimming pool, as well as a relaxation area where you can unwind after your treatment.

The wellness centre at the Onguma Game Reserve offers a range of holistic therapies, including yoga and meditation. It's the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after a long day exploring the reserve.

In Conclusion

Onguma Tented Camp is the perfect place for those who want to experience the beauty of northern Namibia and the Etosha National Park region while staying in comfort and style.

Guests can enjoy game drives, night drives, and nature walks within the private Onguma Game Reserve or simply relax by the swimming pool. For those on a self-drive safari, the Namutoni Gate is within a 10-minute drive, from which point all of Etosha's wildlife wonders are laid out before you.

The spa offers a range of treatments, from massages to facials, and there is also a well-equipped gym for those who want to stay active during their stay.

Rates From

Rates from NAD$ 14 810.00 per person

Rates Information

Onguma Tented 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
  • Onguma airstrip transfers
  • VAT
  • Social Development Levy
  • NTB tourism levy
Rates Exclude
  • All activities
  • All drinks
  • Local and international flights
  • Entrance fees into Etosha
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a Personal Nature
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