Activities
at Ongava Tented Camp:Accommodation - Northern Region
Ongava Tented Camp
Etosha National Park
Wilderness Safaris
Ongava Tented Camp is one of
Namibia's best kept secrets. Located in the much-lauded Ongava Game Reserve to
the south of the Etosha National Park, it overlooks a nearby waterhole to which
a plethora of wildlife congregates to drink.
Constructed from stone, canvas and thatch, Ongava Tented Camp accommodates 16
guests in eight large comfortable Meru-style tents - all with en-suite
facilities, open air showers and private verandas. The family unit sleeps four.
Relaxation at Ongava Tented Camp typically takes place around the main area with
its relaxing bar and swimming pool, watching the wildlife that comes to drink at
the waterhole.
Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier wildlife destination and one of
Africa's largest game reserves. Large herds of wildlife teem around the
waterholes and the endless plains offer breathtaking vistas. The Ongava Game
Reserve shares a boundary with the Etosha National Park.
Activities at Ongava Tented Camp revolve around day and night wildlife-viewing
drives, visiting hides that overlook waterholes and walks with experienced
guides. The Ongava Game Reserve features much of the characteristic wildlife of
the area, with both desert-adapted black and white rhino to be seen as well as
lion.
Game drives and daytrips into the easily accessible Okaukuejo area of Etosha
National Park are rewarding, with sightings of lion, elephant, gemsbok,
springbok, red hartebeest, and white and black rhino. Guests at Ongava Tented
Camp share a dedicated guide and Land Rover, ensuring the best possible nature
experience at one of Africa's great wildlife destinations.
The Ongava Game Reserve is unique in that it is one of the few private game
reserves in southern Africa where there is a chance of seeing both black and
white rhino. For those who enjoy close wildlife encounters, tracking white rhino
on foot with a guide is a highlight not to be missed.
Game viewing at Ongava Tented Camp:
Etosha is Namibia's premier game viewing destination. It is one of Africa's largest game parks being nearly the size of Switzerland. Large herds of plains game concentrate around the waterholes in the dry season making for exciting game viewing. A highlight at Ongava Tented Camp is that it is one of the few private game reserves in Southern Africa where you have a chance of seeing both black and white rhino. For those who enjoy close wildlife encounters, tracking white rhino on foot with an armed guide is a highlight not to be missed. Ongava Game reserve also has a good population of lion, eland, mountain zebra, black faced impala and a number of other antelope species.
Activities
at Ongava Tented Camp:
Mornings are normally spent within Etosha National Park, returning to Ongava in time for a lunch. After tea, guests head out onto the private reserve to enjoy more flora and fauna. The option of tracking white rhino on foot is available as is night drives. Additional activities could also include full day excursions into Etosha National Park, taking along a picnic, subject to availability of vehicles and also a visit to one of the hides on the property. Private vehicles can be booked at an additional charge subject to availability either prior to departure or directly with the camp manager.
History of Ongava Tented Camp:
In the early 1990s a group of
Namibian, English, American and South African partners clubbed together and
bought 30,000 hectares of land on Etosha's southern boundary. The aim of this
venture
was to create Namibia's finest
private game reserve and to create a buffer for Etosha along its southern
boundary. Ongava (meaning rhinoceros in Herero) was born, and a massive
rehabilitation and restocking program took place. White rhino were introduced
and over time black rhino migrated onto the reserve. Many thousands of animals
are now found on Ongava including elephant, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok, red
hartebeest, eland, wildebeest, zebra and the rare black faced impala. Lion,
leopard and cheetah have also moved back into Ongava Reserve.
Ongava Tented Camp description:
Ongava
tented camp is a small classic traditional tented camp. Guests sleep in "Meru" tents which are the classic East African style of tent. Each have double doors to allow for uninterrupted views of the bush and waterhole in front of camp and every tent has it's own covered verandah. The tents have been tastefully furnished each with it's own
en suite thatched bathroom with flush toilet and unique open air private shower. The bar and dining area is built out of rock and thatch and has an intimate feel. Drinks and dinner can be enjoyed around the open air fire place and swimming pool, both of which overlook a productive floodlit waterhole situated at eye level in front of the camp.
Activities. Mornings are normally spent within Etosha and afternoons on the reserve, tracking white
rhino on foot being one of the many highlights. Additional activities could also include full day excursions into Etosha National Park, taking along a picnic, subject to availability of vehicles. Night drives on Ongava Reserve and visits to one of the hides on the property. Private vehicles can be booked at an additional charge subject to availability either
prior to departure or directly with the Camp Manager.
Directions to Ongava Tented Camp:
Just outside of the western entrance to the Etosha National Park.
Rates per night per person - FI: on request
CHILDREN'S POLICY
All
Wilderness Safaris' establishments: due to a high demand the full balance is due strictly not later than
10 weeks prior to arrival!
Special meals can be booked
in advance. Rates are subject to change without prior notice should tax be
increased or Government levies introduced. Rates include Value Added Tax.
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reservations:
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