The Onguma Game Reserve borders Fischer's Pan, on the eastern side of Etosha National Park. Here Onguma Bush Campis a simple lodge that makes a good base from which to explore Etosha National Park.
Onguma Bush Camp's eight fairly rustic but comfortable rooms are made up of six standard rooms, two family rooms and one suite. The rooms are en-suite, and some have a bath instead of a shower. Each room is equipped with a tea and coffee station, and there's a small porch out the front with a couple of chairs and views over the gardens. All rooms are air-conditioned but do not have mosquito nets. Some rooms are slightly larger than the others and are located in thatched rondavels.
On entering the main area of Onguma Bush Camp, you see the reception area and small curio shop. Along a short pathway, shaded by a beautiful 'flamboyant tree', you will find the dining area and bar. Across a lawn is the sparkling swimming pool with shaded sunloungers and a waterhole viewing platform.
Activities available from Onguma Bush Camp include morning drives, sundowner drives and night drives on the Onguma reserve, which take place after dinner. Alternatively, you can easily drive yourself into Etosha National Park, as the entrance to the Onguma Reserve is just metres from the entrance to Etosha National Park.
In conclusion… This fairly rustic lodge has a good location and will suit families and those on a tighter budget who want a lodge with easy access to Etosha National Park.
Lodge overview
Lodge type: Safari
No. of bedrooms: 8 rooms
Season: Open Year Round
Ideal length of stay: A two or three night stay is recommended here.
Directions: Onguma Tree Top camp is located just outside Etosha National Park's western gate, on the Onguma Reserve.
Accessible by: Self-drive or Fly-and-Transfer
Key personnel
Owner: Visions of Africa
Food & drink
Usual board basis: Half Board
Food quality:Breakfast:A buffet breakfast is served, as well as a hot breakfast cooked to order. Lunch:The lodge offers a choice of three light lunches such as salads or sandwiches. Dinner:Dinner is a set menu of three courses.
Dining style: Inidividual Tables
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Room service: No
Children
Attitude towards children: The camp is child friendly.
Age restrictions: There are no age restrictions here.
Activities: None
Equipment: None
Generally recommended for children: Yes, there are family rooms here.
Notes: Children must be under parental supervision at all times.
Central communications
Power supply: Mains Electricity
Communications: None, but there is some mobile reception
TV & radio: None
Health & safety
Malarial area: Yes
Medical care: The nearest doctor is in Tsumeb.
Dangerous animals: Moderate Risk
Security measures: The gate is locked at night.
Fire safety: There are fire extinguishers in the rooms.
Extras
Disabled access: Not Possible
Laundry facilities: A laundry service is availble for an extra charge.
Money: No currency exchange is offered.
Accepted payment: Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Blue crane
Not as easy to find as we expected. Although we knew it was just outside the park gate there is no road sign. The brown sign pointing at the entrance gate is labelled for another lodge. The entranc...
Arrived on: 22-Oct-2011
Stayed for: 1 nights
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Onguma Bush Camp review
We were there during a midge infestation, so the experience was somewhat impacted by having insects swarm the table as we ate.
The room was just OK, but the grounds were quite lovely, with a grea...
Onguma Bush Camp review
We loved Onguma.
The rooms were great, the food was equisite and the service fantastic. Definitely one of the best places we stayed and conveniently located for the east of Etosha where we had fan...
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