Etosha is one of Africa's great game parks but it can get busy and the facilities aren't what they could be. Ongava, which is a sizable private reserve on its southern border, capitalizes on its proximity and provides what the park cannot: exclusivity, luxury and flexibility, whilst maintaining an intimate camp feel. Ongava Tented Camp combines the best of Etosha with great service and the chance to benefit from a more personal guided experience in a less restrictive environment. Here you can combine comfortable accommodation with great game sightings and still experience Etosha Pan.
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.
This location combines the best of a private safari with the magnificence of a national park like Etosha
Some tents look out across the waterhole, while others have views of the bushveld - we know which one we'd opt for.
You'll need at least three days here to make the most of it, considering the remoteness.
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Encounter by Ongava 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 Encounter by Ongava 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 Encounter by Ongava start from around $1.1K, or US$1.1K, 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.
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