The camp embraces eco-credentials without sacrificing comfort. Solar-powered lighting illuminates evenings, while torches and lanterns add old-world romance. A satellite phone keeps civilization within reach for emergencies, but there's no Wi-Fi or mobile signal to disturb your wilderness immersion. Camera charging facilities ensure no moment goes uncaptured, while the communal areas provide perfect spots for sharing tales of the day's discoveries.
Four beautifully appointed bell tents dot the wilderness, each equipped with proper king or twin beds for post-walk recuperation. The ensuite setup includes a rather clever bucket shower (hot water provided, naturally) and an eco-friendly composting loo with a proper seat - no roughing it here. Each tent comes with its own wood-fired hot tub, perfect for star-gazing or wildlife spotting. While modern conveniences like air conditioning are absent, the canvas keeps things comfortable, and those proper beds with quality linens ensure sound sleep after days of exploration.
Onguma Trails Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Namibia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Namibia trips featuring Onguma Trails Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Namibia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Onguma Trails Camp start from around $770, or US$770, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

A safari wonderland, where plentiful waterholes amid the salt pans attract even more plentiful game.