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Onguma Tented Camp

Etosha, Namibia · Private reserve

Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
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All inclusive (AI)

Accommodation, Breakfast and 12 more

7 tents

Luxury Safari Tent · Sleeps up to 14 guests

Children 12 and over

By air or road

about 150 km from Ondangwa airport (OND)

Wi-Fi in rooms

From about A$1,370

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Onguma Tented Camp

Seven tents face a waterhole on Onguma Nature Reserve, beside Etosha’s eastern boundary. Each has a private patio, indoor and outdoor showers, an oversized bath and a wood-fired hot tub. Between drives, the shared lounge, dining area and rim-flow pool keep the waterhole in view. The all-inclusive rate covers meals, selected drinks and two scheduled activities per night, with game drives in both Onguma and Etosha. This small, unfenced camp suits couples and travellers who enjoy watching wildlife without leaving camp. Children aged 12 and over stay in their own room at the adult rate.

“Seven waterhole-facing tents, private hot tubs and a choice of reserve and Etosha drives make this a strong fit for couples wanting a small camp with plenty to watch between outings.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

HoneymoonersLuxury seekersLeisure

Known for

What you can expect to see

LionCheetah

Waterhole-facing tents combine with game drives in Onguma and Etosha, with lions and cheetahs regularly encountered on the private reserve.

Your stay

What's included

Board: All inclusive (AI)

Special offer: The So-Low Safari offer waives the single supplement for stays of at least two nights from 1 to 20 December 2026 and 3 January to 30 June 2027, subject to availability.

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon tea
  • Dinner
  • Selected bar and minibar beverages
  • Two scheduled activities per night
  • Transfers to and from Mokuti and Onguma airstrips
  • VAT
  • Social Development Levy
  • NTB tourism levy
  • Dining area
  • Private patio
  • Wood-fired hot tub

Not included

  • Gratuities

The compulsory conservation levy and staff gratuities are excluded from the accommodation rate.

Optional extras (at a cost)

The Dream Cruiser sleep-out, spa treatments, auction wines, premium-brand drinks and safari shop purchases cost extra.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Lounge
  • Fire pit
  • Safari shop

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor shower
  • Bath
  • Mini bar
  • Tea/coffee station
  • Safe
  • In-room WiFi

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 14 guests

  • Luxury Safari Tent7 at camp · sleeps 2 adults · Children aged 12 and over stay in their own room at the adult rate; no third bed. · King or twin beds, Mosquito nets, Private patio with waterhole views, Indoor and outdoor shower, Oversized bath, Wood-fired hot tub, Mini bar, Free Wi-Fi

Getting there

How you'll arrive

How you arrive
By air or road · about 150 km from Ondangwa airport (OND)
Transfers
Approaching from the south, take the B1 north and turn left onto the C38. The reserve entrance is on the right after 25 km, before the Namutoni gate; follow signs to Tented Camp.

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
Accepted currencies
NAD

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 at reserve waterholes.

Wildlife concentrates at reserve waterholes.

Apr

Good

Wildlife: Within the recommended April to September safari period.

Within the recommended April to September safari period.

May

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Cooler, drier weather concentrates wildlife at waterholes.

Cooler, drier weather concentrates wildlife at waterholes.

Jun

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Cooler, drier weather concentrates wildlife at waterholes.

Cooler, drier weather concentrates wildlife at waterholes.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Cooler, drier weather concentrates wildlife at waterholes.

Cooler, drier weather concentrates wildlife at waterholes.

Aug

Good

Wildlife: Within the recommended April to September safari period.

Within the recommended April to September safari period.

Sep

Good

Wildlife: Within the recommended April to September safari period.

Within the recommended April to September safari period.

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.