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Camp Kala

Etosha, Namibia · Private reserve

Lodge's own rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
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All inclusive (AI)

Accommodation, Two scheduled activities per night and 13 more

4 rooms

Suite · Sleeps up to 8 guests

Children 12 and over

By air

20 min from Onguma Airstrip

Wi-Fi in rooms

From about A$2,620

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Camp Kala

Camp Kala keeps the focus on its waterhole, with four raised suites and shared spaces arranged for watching the bush. Each suite has a private deck, plunge pool, wood-fired hot tub and shaded sala with an outdoor daybed. Inside are king or twin beds, air-conditioning and a bathroom with a full-size bath. A ground-level photographic hide offers another perspective, while a gym, yoga deck and spa room fill the quieter hours. The all-inclusive stay covers meals, selected drinks and two scheduled activities per night. Couples can book a suite, or a small group can take the whole camp.

“Four suites make this a good choice for couples who want privacy without giving up wildlife viewing between drives; private plunge pools, hot tubs and a waterhole-facing hide add reasons to linger in camp.”
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HoneymoonersLuxury seekersPhotographersGroups

Known for

What you can expect to see

LionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahGiraffeZebraBirdlife

Waterhole viewing continues from the suites, shared decks and ground-level photographic hide.

Your stay

What's included

Board: All inclusive (AI)

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Two scheduled activities per night
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon tea
  • Dinner
  • Selected beverages
  • One 60-minute spa treatment per person
  • Onguma airstrip transfers
  • VAT
  • Social Development Levy
  • NTB tourism levy
  • Dining area
  • Spa room
  • Yoga deck

Not included

  • Gratuities

A compulsory conservation levy is charged separately. Staff gratuities are not included.

Optional extras (at a cost)

Dream Cruiser sleep-outs, additional spa treatments, auction wines, premium drinks, shop purchases and bush breakfasts or dinners cost extra.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Photographic hide
  • Bar
  • Viewing deck

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Private plunge pool
  • Private deck
  • Mini bar
  • Tea/coffee station
  • Safe

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 8 guests

  • Suite4 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · King or twin beds, Air-conditioning, Private deck, Wood-fired hot tub, Private plunge pool, Private shaded sala, Double vanities, Bathtub

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Onguma Airstrip
  2. 20 min transfer
  3. Camp Kala
How you arrive
By air · 20 min from Onguma Airstrip
Transfers
Onguma is about five and a half hours by road from Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport, with access suitable for standard two-wheel-drive vehicles. Transfers from Onguma Airstrip take about 20 minutes.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
By 10:00
Children
Ages 12 and over
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Exclusive use
Available
Accepted currencies
NAD
Dietary needs
Special diets catered for

Before you travel

Australian Government travel advice

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Dry season, best game viewing
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Good
  10. October: Green season
  11. November: Green season
  12. December: Green season
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Good
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Green season

Wildlife: Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Feb

Green season

Wildlife: Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Mar

Good

Wildlife: Wildlife concentrates around the reserve waterholes.

Wildlife concentrates around the reserve waterholes.

Apr

Good

Part of the April to September safari season.

May

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Cooler, drier conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.

Cooler, drier conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.

Jun

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Cooler, drier conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.

Cooler, drier conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Cooler, drier conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.

Cooler, drier conditions draw wildlife to waterholes.

Aug

Good

Part of the April to September safari season.

Sep

Good

Part of the April to September safari season.

Oct

Green season

Wildlife: Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Nov

Green season

Wildlife: Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Dec

Green season

Wildlife: Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

Warmer weather, thunderstorms and young animals.

How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed by the lodge when you contact them.