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Onguma The Fort
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Onguma The Fort
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Reviews of Onguma The Fort

Wildlife sightings and reviews

43 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Onguma The Fort and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Aug-2018, 16 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Onguma The Fort.
Lion

73% success

Leopard

31% success

Cheetah

46% success

Giraffe

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Elephant

94% success

Oryx

93% success

Eland

64% success

Black Rhino

46% success

Spotted Hyena

46% success

White Rhino

38% success

Brown Hyena

31% success

Roan antelope

23% success

Sable antelope

9% success

Pangolin

8% success

Aardvark

0% success

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Arrival date
Mr & Mrs L
Brighton

"A beautiful room"

2 nights Arrived 5 Jul 2017
"This was a beautiful and luxurious place to stay with probably the best food on our trip. We had our own private riad with a view of the watering hole. The room was amazing with a fire and large separate bathroom.
There was less wildlife to see here so if visiting again we would probably just dry into Etosha and not do the activities although they were good value." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Dr D & Mrs C
Kent

"Onguma The Fort review"

2 nights Arrived 8 May 2017
"Spectacular rooms and main hotel. But you have to be driven by golf cart to and from your room each time.

Very efficient but slightly frustrating to get so little exercise.

Quite a long drive (30-40 minutes)to actually get into the main park for each excursion." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms M
Canmore

"Onguma The Fort review"

2 nights Arrived 18 Apr 2017
"We stayed here because nothing else was available.

It is too opulent for my comfort level, but, if you want to splurge, it is a good place. There was a lot of activity at the water hole which was clearly visible from the restaurant and our room.

We spent most of 1 day viewing from our deck rather than go back into Etosha Park." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr R & Mrs M
UK

"Onguma"

2 nights Arrived 20 Feb 2017
"Beautifully designed place but rather incongruous in the surroundings. Rather too "flash" for Etosha!

Outstanding guide, David, took us for a game drive where we saw cheetah.
The next morning, we had a short but enjoyable walk.

Some kind of railing is needed around the outside deck of the main building.
Someone fell 10 feet off the deck." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mrs & Mr A
Australia

"Onguma The Fort review"

2 nights Arrived 10 Nov 2016
"Wow, this is a beautiful lodge. Its location just outside the Etosha Namutoni gate is ideal. The rooms are beautiful with great views, ours looked out to the water hole.
The main lodge meals area is fantastic for a sundowner drink followed by the beautiful meals prepared by the chefs.

The staff were excellent all throughout the lodge.

The game drive into Etosha was great and our guide Armstrong was very knowledgeable and fun." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mark & Kat
UK

"Onguma The Fort review"

2 nights Arrived 24 Sep 2016
"Onguma The Fort and Etosha

The Fort was lovely, and the setting and layout was a particular treat. The dinner terrace that overlooked a view that could only be described as 'raw Africa' was one of the best of the trip. And that side of Etosha was really fantastic in terms of scenery and wildlife. And staying at The Fort made the park very accessible.

The one criticism of The Fort was the checkout procedure was a bit chaotic and they seemed somewhat understaffed." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 3n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Expedition flag
USA

"Fancifal 1%-er accommodation"

2 nights Arrived 18 Sep 2016
"Each suite was a mini oasis that opened out into the bush; view from the roof of the main building was amazing; pools had beautiful views; half board included breakfast, dinner, and 1 small bottle of water per person per day; the welcome process was a bit confusing in terms of pricing of activities and what was included in our reservation; guided tours of Etosha and the Onguma Reserve felt like speed dating-guides relied heavily on radio'd tips from other guides rather than tracking." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Poor
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Belgium

"Beautiful and stylish stay"

1 night Arrived 13 Jan 2016
"Really beautiful location with very nicely done rooms and communal areas just next to Etosha. Overall, very good and friendly service and we enjoyed having a drink in the pool.

One small note: They do attract a lot of bugs at night (contrary to any other place we stayed at) making it less comfortable to sit outside" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
I&C
UK

"Onguma The Fort review"

2 nights Arrived 26 Oct 2015
"Excellent location and food. High quality rooms and service." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Maidstone

"Onguma The Fort review"

2 nights Arrived 9 Sep 2014
"Typically excellent private lodge reception and service. A very luxurious, enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Not much game compared to Etosha so best to stay here after you've been saturated with game viewing for a few days to relax and enjoy the beautiful lodge and surroundings." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
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