Reviews of Ongava Tented Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
162 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ongava Tented Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Our best game viewing - fantastic!"
Leon our guide was amazing. Great sightings of so much game. Memorable lion cubs, white and black rhino at same water hole 10 yards away, cheetah, wildcat, amazing elephant herds at a waterhole and a dung beetle showing just how hard it can be to fly and then land on your feet!" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"authentic African lodge"
"Ongava Tented Camp review"
We did two game drives and saw a huge number of animals, including a group of 7 rhinos and a pride of lions with cubs playing.
The night noises were also very intriguing." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Excellent overall experience at Ongava T C"
Guiding, barring one "blip", was excellent. Tremendous wildlife and bird life viewing both in Etosha and the Ongava's own reserve.
Good food and helpful staff. Comfortable tent." See all these reviews: 28n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
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Festus was a great host throughout our stay and Leon a great guide.
Saw every possible animal at close quarters and mostly in large numbers. Rhinos and lions visited the lodge waterhole whist we were having dinner. Lions growling around the tents some nights." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Beautiful camp in beautiful setting"
This camp ticked all our boxes." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Rhino tracking at dusk"
Undoubted highlight here was tracking Rhino on foot in the bush with an armed guard. We were lucky to get quite close and see these amazing animals for the first time." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Lots of wildlife around Ongava"
We had many good sightings of relaxed animals driving into camp and visiting Ongava's waterhole, including a white rhino and her calf one evening. We enjoyed listening to the mating calls of a lion pair throughout the night, not so much the couple in the neighboring tent.
The variety and quantity of wildlife here make the visit worthwhile. As a 'private' vehicle, I wish our break stuffs had been kept up front, so we could have enjoyed our breaks at the waterholes with the animals, rather than wasting time driving to the bathroom areas which are the only reasonably nearby areas where you are allowed out of your vehicle." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 14n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"The best!"
The guides were first rate. the private lands for Safari beautiful and wonderful wildlife viewing. Excellent food every day at the central facility complete with it's own watering hole and wildlife.
Definitely a must stop and worthy of multi day stays. Our entire party would be happy to return without question." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Loved it!"
The game drives were excellent and we were lucky enough to watch a pride of eighteen (18!!) lions watching zebra as breakfast. It was nice to contrast high end luxury of Little Ongava with more authentic bush experience of the Tented Camp." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
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Onguma Tented Camp
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Mushara Lodge
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Dolomite Camp
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Onguma Bush Camp
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Namutoni Camp
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Hobatere Lodge
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Safarihoek Lodge
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Onguma Forest Camp
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Etosha Safari Camp
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Little Ongava
The beautifully located and luxurious Little Ongava is a stunning place to stay in order to explore Etosha National Park and the private Ongava Reserve.
Andersson's at Ongava
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A short drive from the national park's northern entrance, Etosha King Nehale Lodge is an interesting and comfortable base from which to explore the park.
Safari House
The private Safari House on the Etosha Heights reserve is a great option families or friends travelling together.
Onkoshi Camp
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