Ongava Tented Camp

Immersed in the African Mopani bush, Ongava Tented Camp is a natural extension of the wild and wonderful landscapes. This charming classic safari style camp is tucked in a hidden valley at the foot of a dolomite hill in Ongava Game Reserve bordering Etosha National Park. There are eight large comfortable Meru-style tents which all have en-suite facilities, open air showers and private verandas. The larger family unit comfortably sleeps four. The main area, built of stone, canvas and thatch, fronts onto a much-frequented waterhole. Observing the wildlife coming to drink from here or from the swimming pool is a favorite pastime.

Ongava’s proximity to Etosha allows for game drives in the Etosha National Park and on the Ongava Reserve itself. Other possibilities include guided walks, birding and visiting hides. Ongava holds one of the largest rhino custodianships for the Namibian government in the country and is one of the few private game reserves in southern Africa where guests can see both black and white rhino and a high density of game.

Standard Tent
There are seven en-suite twin bedded tents. There are two twin bedded guide/pilot tents which are much smaller than the standard tents.


Family Tent
There is one family tent which comprises of two tents and can sleep four guests. Each bedroom consists of 2 identical rooms at an angle to each other, with their own bathroom and entrance, linked by a short curved walkway.

Game drives on Ongava Game Reserve
Guided afternoon/evening game drives take place on the 30 000-hectare private Ongava Game Reserve. The reserve is famed for its population of rhino as well as lion and other game such as antelope, including endemic black-faced impala, and zebra.

Excursions into Etosha National Park
Full- or half-day guided morning game drives in the Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area (with packed lunch on full day). See the massive saltpan as well as the perennial springs that provide the water required by the Park’s high-density big game population.

Guided Nature Walks
Offered seasonally and subject to an available walking guide, nature walks through the area take in the abundant array of life, from unusual plants to arid-adapted animals, with a chance of approaching white rhino.

Ongava Information System and Visitor Centre
Guests can interface with science and research across the Ongava Game Reserve and part of this experience is an immersion into the world of natural history and science at the new Ongava Visitor Centre. With dozens of in-depth displays that feature information on the geology, animals, plants and ecological functioning of this fascinating region, guests are encouraged to meander through the self-guided exhibition area.

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