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Namibia

Ongava Tented Camp

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Nestled into the foot of a dolomite hill in the private Ongava Game Reserve, Ongava Tented Camp offers the quintessential safari experience via Namibia’s premiere wildlife destination, Etosha National Park.

The camp is composed of eight Meru-style tents constructed of stone, canvas, and thatch. There are seven tents with twin beds and one with a double bed all dressed in crisp, white linens. For families and groups, there is one family unit made up of two tents. Each bedroom consists of two rooms at an angle to each other, with their own bathroom and entrance, linked by a short, curved walkway. Every tent has en-suite bathroom facilities which feature open air showers and a private veranda from which to enjoy sweeping vistas of the surrounding savanna.

Straddling the park’s southern border, the camp overlooks its own private waterhole that attracts an impressive variety of regional wildlife. The Ongava Game Reserve borders Etosha National Park, the wildlife epicenter of the country, and is thus the ideal base from which to experience Namibia’s natural wonders. In addition to its proximity to an incredible diversity and concentration of wildlife, the camp commands panoramic views of the African savanna. By itself, the Ongava Game Reserve boasts 125 square miles of prime wildlife viewing territory and works hard to protect its wildlife including research efforts to study rhino populations. Once an unproductive cattle farm where lions were shot on sight, the lions now enjoy several flourishing prides and are once again the hunters not the hunted.

Guided game drives are conducted by expert trackers and explore the wildlife in both Ongava or neighboring Etosha. These safaris promise sightings of all the region’s distinctive wildlife including gemsbok, springbok, hartebeest, ostrich, black and white rhino, lion, and elephant. Half-day or full-day trips into Etosha also include viewings of the Etosha Pan, a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. For the more adventurous traveler, the camp also offers guided game tracking on foot for a chance to take a more intimate look at the flora and fauna and even track rhino. The camp’s hide is the perfect spot to wait and watch the wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and rhinos come for a drink.

The main area is built of stone, canvas and thatch and fronts onto a much-frequented waterhole. It encompasses a comfortable lounge, dining area, and bar. The camp’s swimming pool provides a cool respite from the heat of the day as well as its own views of the wildlife drinking from the waterhole. At night, guests gather around the campfire on the deck for an after-dinner drink and a chance to swap stories. A curio shop is available too.

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Namibia

Ongava Tented Camp

PLAN MY TRIP

Nestled into the foot of a dolomite hill in the private Ongava Game Reserve, Ongava Tented Camp offers the quintessential safari experience via Namibia’s premiere wildlife destination, Etosha National Park.

The camp is composed of eight Meru-style tents constructed of stone, canvas, and thatch. There are seven tents with twin beds and one with a double bed all dressed in crisp, white linens. For families and groups, there is one family unit made up of two tents. Each bedroom consists of two rooms at an angle to each other, with their own bathroom and entrance, linked by a short, curved walkway. Every tent has en-suite bathroom facilities which feature open air showers and a private veranda from which to enjoy sweeping vistas of the surrounding savanna.

Straddling the park’s southern border, the camp overlooks its own private waterhole that attracts an impressive variety of regional wildlife. The Ongava Game Reserve borders Etosha National Park, the wildlife epicenter of the country, and is thus the ideal base from which to experience Namibia’s natural wonders. In addition to its proximity to an incredible diversity and concentration of wildlife, the camp commands panoramic views of the African savanna. By itself, the Ongava Game Reserve boasts 125 square miles of prime wildlife viewing territory and works hard to protect its wildlife including research efforts to study rhino populations. Once an unproductive cattle farm where lions were shot on sight, the lions now enjoy several flourishing prides and are once again the hunters not the hunted.

Guided game drives are conducted by expert trackers and explore the wildlife in both Ongava or neighboring Etosha. These safaris promise sightings of all the region’s distinctive wildlife including gemsbok, springbok, hartebeest, ostrich, black and white rhino, lion, and elephant. Half-day or full-day trips into Etosha also include viewings of the Etosha Pan, a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. For the more adventurous traveler, the camp also offers guided game tracking on foot for a chance to take a more intimate look at the flora and fauna and even track rhino. The camp’s hide is the perfect spot to wait and watch the wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and rhinos come for a drink.

The main area is built of stone, canvas and thatch and fronts onto a much-frequented waterhole. It encompasses a comfortable lounge, dining area, and bar. The camp’s swimming pool provides a cool respite from the heat of the day as well as its own views of the wildlife drinking from the waterhole. At night, guests gather around the campfire on the deck for an after-dinner drink and a chance to swap stories. A curio shop is available too.

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts
Journeys