Reviews of Onguma Bush Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
91 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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"Slightly Disappointing"
The lodge and facilities were Tired.
Dusty room...flies on window-sills and dust on tops of bedside light bulbs.
Some Sun-bed mattresses ripped along top.
Towels on sun-beds not cleared away (@ 19:00)...eventually done at 19:10 but the beds weren’t put straight.
1 Sun-bed frame rusted through.
No shower hot water day 1. Eventually fixed.
Requested a specific table for dinner but it didn’t happen...
There doesn’t appear to be anyone on the case to maintain and improve standards
Apart from Mercia, the duty manager, there do not appear to be any other women workers! So no feminine touch.
Of the 4 lodges we stayed at, this was our least favourite although the restaurant and food were very good. My wife went for a Spa Treatment at ‘The Fort’, also part of the Onguma complex and this was on a better and higher level." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Very enjoyable time"

Lion
1 sighting
"Onguma Bush Camp review"
We arrived late in afternoon, and left early for Etosha in morning.
Next time I would prefer to stay in park Namatumi if it was available." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia

Giraffe
3 sightings

Oryx
10 sightings

Sable antelope
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Onguma Bush Camp"
Bush camp is absolutely fine and we found the bar restaurant area overlooking the waterhole a very pleasant place to enjoy the end of the day, Rooms were well maintained but without minibars / fridges and quite compact. Service was good.
Access to the Onguma site is on a gravel road we though could do with some maintenance.
It was fun to see wildlife at the waterhole adjacent to the camp." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"Onguma Bush Camp"
Beautiful, spacious well appointed individual chalets. A great restaurant and lounge area overlooking its own waterhole. This is 5 star safari experience!!!
Very helpful and friendly staff. We went on the sundowner tour and the guide knew exactly where to find a pride of lions - we were up close and personal for quite a long magical time. And then off to a quiet open location where we could get out of the truck and enjoy a drink as we witnessed the beautiful setting sun!!!
Excellent food, friendly, helpful staff in beautiful surroundings - can't ask for more than that!!!!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia

Brown Hyena
1 sighting

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
4 sightings

Oryx
10 sightings

Roan antelope
10 sightings

Sable antelope
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Fantastic camp in a beautiful setting"
Our waterhole view room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Drinks round the camp fire and the cosy lounge above the waterhole made for relaxing evenings, and the African Tales bedtime story on the pillow was a lovely touch.
The early morning bush walk in the reserve is great way to start the day before taking yourself into Etosha.
The camp staff were incredibly kind, polite and we really enjoyed staying at Onguma!" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"A well located stopover camp"
"Close base for Etosha visits"
"Nice accommodation and handy for etosha"

Oryx
1 sighting
"Good time at Onguma"
The food was very good. Our son also really like the 'play room'.
Being outside the park is slightly inconvenient with small children as you have to cut your gamedrives at bit short to be at the lodge at a sensible time (for the kids)." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Eland
2 sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
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