Lodge
Onguma Tented Camp
About the lodge
An overview of Onguma Tented Camp.
Onguma Tented Camp is a luxurious and intimate safari retreat located on the Onguma Game Reserve, bordering the renowned Etosha National Park in Namibia. This elegantly designed camp is celebrated for offering an exclusive and serene wildlife experience. The camp features 7 tented suites, each beautifully styled to blend sophisticated comfort with an authentic safari atmosphere.
Highlights
- Luxurious Accommodation
- Waterhole Views
- Night Drives and Bush Walks
- Sundowner Experiences
- Gourmet Culinary Experiences
You Should Know
Onguma Tented Camp is unfenced, and therefore, no children under the age of 12 are allowed. Children aged 12 and above must stay in their own room at full price.
The Details
Onguma Tented Camp is situated around a waterhole and consists of seven luxury tents, each offering a view of the waterhole. Each safari tent is equipped with an evening breeze air-conditioning unit, a bath, as well as indoor and outdoor showers.
The main guest area overlooks the waterhole and includes a reception area, a comfortable lounge, a rim-flow swimming pool, a dining room, a small safari shop, and an open fire pit to complement this classic safari-style camp. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests.
Price Includes
The price includes accommodation, breakfast, and dinner, as well as transfers to and from the Onguma Airstrip. Also included are VAT, a Social Development levy, and an NTB tourism levy.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Oct 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Onguma Tented Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All-Inclusive - All meals, 2 scheduled Activities per day, selected beverages, selected activities, round-trip transfer from Mokuti & Onguma airstrip
R 14 810
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Photographic safari options
Built for photographers.
Specific photographic infrastructure available at Onguma Tented Camp, taken from Onguma - Etosha Namibia's published rate sheets, not marketing copy.
Hide
Onkolo Hide
The Onkolo Hide is a dedicated hide offering guests a mid-morning session of approximately 3 hours overlooking a waterhole or natural feature. It requires a minimum of 2 people (maximum 7 in 2027 rates), must be booked in advance subject to availability, and has a minimum age requirement of 7 years. It is priced per person and beverages and snacks are included.
Duration: 3 hours (mid-morning). Minimum 2 guests, maximum 7 guests. Minimum age: 7 years. Advance booking required, subject to availability. 2026 rate: N$ 650.00 per person; 2027 rate: N$ 720.00 per person.
- Cost
- N$ 650.00 per person (2026) / N$ 720.00 per person (2027)
- Availability
- advance booking required, subject to availability
Hide
Photographic Hide (Camp Kala)
Onguma Camp Kala features an air-conditioned photographic hide located below the main deck, overlooking the floodlit waterhole. Guests can spend extended time in this dedicated hide in absolute comfort, purpose-built for wildlife photography.
Air-conditioned photographic hide situated below the main deck at Onguma Camp Kala. Overlooks the floodlit waterhole below.
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Onguma Tented Camp. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Multi-day trail
Onguma Trails Camp Walking Trail Experience
Onguma Trails Camp offers a unique 2- or 3-night walking trail experience combining adventure with comfort. Guests stay in four en-suite glamping bell tents (max 8 guests) featuring king or twin beds, private outdoor bathrooms with hot bucket showers, and wood-fired hot tubs. The package includes guided walking trails, bush skills learning, sundowner drives, and stargazing. The camp is eco-friendly with no Wi-Fi or phone signal, solar-powered lighting, and emergency radio communication.
Duration: 2 or 3 nights. Group size: maximum 8 guests. Accommodation: 4 en-suite glamping bell tents with extra-length king or twin beds, mosquito nets, private outdoor en-suite bathroom, hot bucket shower, wood-fired hot tubs. Solar-powered lighting, charging points available. No Wi-Fi/phone signal. Emergency radio communication available. Includes return transfers from Onguma Forest Camp.
- Availability
- Advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Onguma Tented Camp.
Sleep-out
Dream Cruiser Sleep Out
The Dream Cruiser Sleep Out is a distinct, bookable overnight experience at Onguma properties including Onguma Tented Camp. It is explicitly excluded from all All-Inclusive and Fully Inclusive packages across multiple rate sheets, confirming it is a real, separately priced product rather than a standard room night.
Separately priced from all-inclusive packages; exact duration, group size, and equipment not specified in the excerpts. Referenced consistently across 2026 and 2027 rates and fly-in packages.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Onguma Tented Camp.
Community project visit
Ombili Foundation Experience
A self-drive cultural experience curated in collaboration with the Ombili Foundation, offering guests insight into the current lives, past traditions and customs of the San people and their rich heritage. The visit is both meaningful and educational while supporting the community work carried out by the Ombili Foundation.
Duration: approximately 2.5 hours at the Ombili Foundation. Cost: N$750 per person. Available to self-drive guests only; guests are responsible for their own transport to and from the Foundation. Schools not in session during weekends or school holidays. Availability of community performances depends on members available on the day. Advance booking required via Onguma.
- Cost
- N$ 750 per person
- Availability
- Advance booking required; schools closed weekends and school holidays; community performances subject to member availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Onguma Tented Camp.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Onguma Tented Camp: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.