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Green seasonWildlife: Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Etosha, Namibia · Private reserve
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Onguma The Fort · Source ↗
Half board (HB)
Accommodation, Breakfast and 8 more
13 rooms
Bush Suites, Honeymoon Suite, Sultan Suite
Children 7 and over
By air
20 min from Onguma Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$970
per person / night, sharing
Overview
Onguma The Fort looks across a waterhole and Fischer's Pan from a private reserve beside Etosha National Park. Its stonework, tower and Afro-Moroccan design give the main building a distinctive character, while the eleven Bush Suites sit roughly fifty metres apart. There is also a Honeymoon Suite and a Sultan Suite in the tower. Bush and Honeymoon Suites have indoor and outdoor showers, fireplaces and wood-fired hot tubs. Between drives, spend time by the swimming pool or on the shared dining deck. The standard stay includes breakfast and dinner, with game drives, walks and hide visits available at extra cost. Children aged seven and over are welcome.
“A good fit for couples who want space, distinctive architecture and waterhole views alongside their safari. The Bush Suites' private decks and hot tubs make time between game drives part of the appeal.”
Known for
Waterhole views towards Fischer's Pan, with lion, leopard, rhino and elephant on Onguma's private reserve.
Your stay
Board: Half board (HB)
A compulsory conservation levy is charged separately for each guest, including children.
Game drives, guided bush walks and Onkolo Hide visits cost extra on the DBB plan. Laundry, spa treatments, premium beverages, shop purchases and the Dream Cruiser sleep-out are also extra.
Facilities
Rooms
Getting there
Good to know
Before you travel
Level 1: Exercise normal safety precautions
Last updated
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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
Wildlife: Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Wildlife: Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Wildlife: Wildlife gathers at the reserve waterholes, with fewer visitors in Etosha.
Wildlife gathers at the reserve waterholes, with fewer visitors in Etosha.
Wildlife: A good period for a safari at Onguma and Etosha.
A good period for a safari at Onguma and Etosha.
Wildlife: Cooler, drier conditions concentrate wildlife at waterholes.
Cooler, drier conditions concentrate wildlife at waterholes.
Wildlife: Cooler, drier conditions concentrate wildlife at waterholes.
Cooler, drier conditions concentrate wildlife at waterholes.
Wildlife: Cooler, drier conditions concentrate wildlife at waterholes.
Cooler, drier conditions concentrate wildlife at waterholes.
Wildlife: A good period for a safari at Onguma and Etosha.
A good period for a safari at Onguma and Etosha.
Wildlife: A good period for a safari at Onguma and Etosha.
A good period for a safari at Onguma and Etosha.
Wildlife: Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Wildlife: Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Wildlife: Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
Warmer conditions, thunderstorms and young animals.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed by the lodge when you contact them.