Ongava Tented Camp

The main area is built of stone and thatch and is comprised of a comfortable lounge, a lively bar and a communal dining room with one large, long table. All of these spaces are oriented towards the popular floodlit waterhole in front of camp, ensuring that the entertainment never stops. The swimming pool also has a great view of the waterhole, as does the fire pit in front of the dining room. Decor throughout is simple.

There are ten Meru style tents built on slightly raised wooden decks. This includes one family tent, which is really just two tents linked by a boardwalk. Some of the tents have views of the waterhole, others just of the surrounding mopane bushveld. They are comfortably furnished with a double bed, couch and a desk and chair. All have ensuite bathrooms at the back, including an open-air shower. The tents can get very hot during the day but thankfully all posses verandas where you can sit and catch a cool breeze.

On guided walks at Ongava you'll have a chance of tracking white rhino on foot (this is best done in the dry season). Game drives on the reserve are also productive, since there's a healthy population of lion and a variety of other animals, including cheetah and giraffe. One notable absentee is elephants, but there are plenty of them in Etosha National Park, so a day trip here is essential. The sight of Etosha Pan (5000km2 of white salt) is seriously impressive too. Alternatively, just sit and relax in camp and watch the action come down to the waterhole.