Reviews of Onguma Bush Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
92 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Onguma Bush Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Onguma Bush Camp review"
We took ourselves into Etosha twice during our time at Onguma and enjoyed the experience of self-guiding. In spite of it being the green season we saw plenty of wildlife (especially around Fisher's Pan) including a lion with its kill (from a distance), numerous giraffe, wildebeest and zebra and two solitary bull elephants. As we were leaving the reserve for the last time we were blessed with a herd of elephants trooping across the road just ahead of us. What a finale to our time in Etosha.
The accommodation at Onguma Bush Camp was our least favourite of the trip, but we acknowledge we had come from the extremely high end, state of the art Oberland Lodge so anywhere would struggle to compete. Our family room was clean but quite dated and very dark, we never felt truly relaxed there.
We didn't need to use the mezzanine area as we were travelling just as a couple but felt (from a safety perspective) that we would not have wanted to have children up there." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Cheetah
1 sighting
Lion
2 sightings
White Rhino
1 sighting
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
Beautiful waterhole by the dining areas where a number of animals (including Elephants) come drink. Quite a large lodge feeling a little bit more mass tourism than some of the other places
We also spent a night on the Dream Cruiser which is a must for anyone who has the opportunity to do it - amazing experience, best rhinos sightings we’ve had, very unique and special moment" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
Brown Hyena
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
There was nothing wrong with this place and on a normal trip you'd probably rave about it but compared to all the other hotels, it felt like the sort of place you'd get in an American theme park - manicured lawns build around a man made water hole with and electric fence around the compound to keep the animals out and another around the whole estate to keep the animals in.
Everything was well kept and to a high standard and the food was good but it just didn't feel as authentic as the other places." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Elephant
4 sightings
Giraffe
6 sightings
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The trip to the hide is well worth it and enjoyed the bush walk even though we didn't see much wildlife." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Oryx
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
"Hope to return"
Great food with very relaxed and friendly service.
Good gamedrive/sundowner and a lovely sunset.
Another of our favourites." See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia
Elephant
2 sightings
Giraffe
3 sightings
Oryx
2 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
2 sightings
Zebra
2 sightings
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
We were very impressed by the camp. We were given a lot of information at check-in about the camp and the facilities. It was well laid out, with individual roundels for rooms, a nice gift-shop in the reception area, a pleasant pool and a great restaurant, bar and lounge area overlooking a beautiful reed-fringed waterhole.
We had to leave the car in the car park which was a bit away from the room, but there was prompt help with the bags. The room was comfortable with a nice bathroom and plenty of space for the luggage. There was no safe which does generate a feeling of vulnerability but didn't result in any problems.
We went straight to the lounge for coffee and cake from the station provided in the bar/lounge. The waterhole was alive with dragon-flies we and could see fish swimming below us. We watched a heron fishing. The waterhole attracted black-faced impala, kudu and giraffe and there were a lot of different birds including several marabou storks.
Dinner was lovely, outdoors but blankets were provided on each chair and food and service were good. The same for breakfast. There was a cold buffet and hot drinks were ordered at the table and brought to us. Hot breakfast was also ordered from a nice menu.
All in all this was a very pleasant place to spend a night and we wished we could have had 2 nights here and managed to go on a game drive, as it would have been in the east of the Etosha area so may have been different to what we had already experienced further west. We couldn't even take an early morning game drive as we had to leave early for our longest drive of all the next day to the Zambezi region." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Elephant
1 sighting
Giraffe
3 sightings
Zebra
1 sighting
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
Much more luxurious feeling here with the accommodation, facilities and food, all of which were of the highest standard." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Lion
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
We did not partake in any game drives as we wanted a bit of relaxation after a busy few days in Etosha.
The food and service were excellent and the swimming pool was a lovely place to camp out with a book.
The restaurant overlooks a watering hole which made for a lovely dining experience." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Eland
1 sighting
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
Sable antelope
Multiple sightings
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Okaukuejo Camp
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Mushara Bush Camp
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Ongava Lodge
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Ongava Tented Camp
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Onguma Tented Camp
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Mushara Lodge
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Dolomite Camp
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Namutoni Camp
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Hobatere Lodge
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Mushara Outpost
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Safarihoek Lodge
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Onguma The Fort
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Onguma Camp Kala
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Onguma Forest Camp
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Etosha Safari Lodge
A short drive from Etosha National Park's southern entrance, Etosha Safari Lodge is a convenient base from which to explore the park.
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.
Taleni Etosha Village
Only 4km from Etosha's southern entrance, Taleni Etosha Village is an affordable base from which to explore the park.
Etosha Safari Camp
Funky, low-key and very original, Etosha Safari Camp is well placed for visiting Etosha National Park on a self-drive or guided safari.
Andersson's at Ongava
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Mountain Lodge
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Mokuti Etosha Lodge
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Etosha Oberland Lodge
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Vreugde Guest Farm
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Villa Mushara
Offering luxury on a peaceful private reserve close to Etosha, Villa Mushara is a great choice for honeymooners & those wishing to indulge themselves.
Etosha King Nehale
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.
Toshari Lodge
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Onkoshi Camp
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