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Onguma Camp Kala
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Onguma Camp Kala
Onguma Camp Kala
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Onguma Camp Kala
Onguma Camp Kala
Onguma Camp Kala

Reviews of Onguma Camp Kala

Wildlife sightings and reviews

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

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 15 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Onguma Camp Kala.
Lion

38% success

Leopard

18% success

Cheetah

50% success

Oryx

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Wildebeest

93% success

Giraffe

86% success

Eland

50% success

Elephant

50% success

Roan antelope

36% success

Spotted Hyena

30% success

Black Rhino

27% success

Brown Hyena

18% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Sable antelope

0% success

White Rhino

0% success

Showing 11-20 of 43
Duration
Arrival date
Mr G
Somerset

"Onguma Tree Top Camp review"

1 night Arrived 6 Sep 2018
"Best bedroom of the trip - very comfortable overlooking the water-hole
Good evening game drive - excellent lion experience" See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mrs J
Somerset

"Onguma Tree Top Camp review"

1 night Arrived 6 Sep 2018
"We stayed here overnight before heading into Etosha. This elevated camp overlooks a water hole which attracted a lot of birdlife. The rooms are very nice although some people might feel a bit exposed using the showers. These work very well but the corrugated iron cubicle provides 2/3 - 3/4 screening. This allows you to view the waterhole while showering. I doubt whether the animals and birds are interested in looking back at you!" See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Giraffe

1 sighting

Lion

1 sighting

Oryx

1 sighting

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

1 sighting

Mr & Mrs F
California

"Great waterhole"

2 nights Arrived 4 Sep 2018
"Excellent game viewing.

Nice rooms.

Great food." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 6n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Prof. R
Goring

"Onguma Tree Top Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 2 Sep 2018
"Our absolute favourite place of the whole holiday - small camp with outstanding and bespoke service, an amazing watering hole that is popular with many different animals and excellent food." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Eland

1 sighting

Giraffe

3 sightings

Oryx

5 sightings

Roan antelope

1 sighting

Wildebeest

6 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr S
UK

"Beautiful setting"

1 night Arrived 5 Aug 2018
"Wonderful place to stay - really different and personal experience." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Elephant

2 sightings

Giraffe

3 sightings

Oryx

1 sighting

Roan antelope

1 sighting

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

3 sightings

Mr J & Ms J
Devon

"Beautiful camp"

2 nights Arrived 13 Jul 2018
"A real treat after the Government camps in Etosha. The tent was superb, overlooking the waterhole. It was left open at night, with just a mosquito net. The beds were warm and a hot water bottle supplied. The staff were very friendly and efficient and seemed very happy in their job, which made the whole atmosphere light. We had a morning in their hide, which is unique and at waterhole level, so excellent for photography. The morning walk was interesting and educational, but not long enough and enough exercise. But I learnt a lot about termites! I would recommend this lodge highly" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs P
Cheltenham

"Loved the exclusivity."

2 nights Arrived 16 Jun 2018
"What an amazing place. You feel very close to nature here. The rooms were open (you could have them closed) and the shower outside. With only four rooms it felt very exclusive. You all eat together, so maybe not the right place if you don't want to mix. We were travelling in a four anyway.

The waterhole isn't big but only spitting distance away. We had twice daily visits from giraffe and impala walking under our accommodation which was raised up. Zebras, wildebeest, jackals and springbok also visited and the chatter of birds was constant.

We also visited the waterholes on the Eastern side of Etosha easily from here.

We did a guided night drive around Onguma reserve and felt very privalidged to see cheetah and her five cubs who walked straight towards and around the vehicle! Definitely a highlight to treasure." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Cheetah

1 sighting

Elephant

5 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Oryx

1 sighting

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

10 sightings

J & K
Coulsdon, UK

"We adored Onguma Tree Top"

2 nights Arrived 1 Oct 2017
"Onguma Tree Top was very different. A small lodge with only 4 rooms linked by an elevated walkway overlooking a very busy waterhole. This was a real treat. Very quiet and relaxing watching the comings and goings at the waterhole from our bed or the deck.

The evening safari on the property was great and we got a close up look at a family of lions and once again excellent sundowners and sunset.

The food was fantastic and was prepared in front of us by the chef. The staff, as everywhere, were welcoming and friendly. Another place we didn't want t leave!" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
namibia
UK

"Onguma Tree Top Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 10 Sep 2017
"We found the tree top camp to be rather past it's sell by date. The walkways and hand rails were in in need of repairs. We were advised not to lean on the hand rail surrounding the deck of our tent. This was a safety issue for me as if you slipped at night you could end up falling, and there was definitely a lion patrolling on our first night there.

We did not find the staff there very helpful. Lunch was served until 2.00 pm, we arrived around 2.45 and were told there was no food. We asked for a booking to be made for lunch at the Fort which did not happen on our day of departure.

We did however have an excellent guide called Eric, for two game drives and a bush walk. Very informative and was by far the best guide we had on the whole of our trip." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor

Location:
Average
Service:
Poor
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Poor
Mr & Mrs P
Australia

"Fantastic stay at Onguma Tree Top Camp"

3 nights Arrived 21 May 2017
"Had a wonderful 3 nights here, so peaceful after the crowds of Etosha, saw lots of game from our deck, did a sundowner drive and saw a cheetah with 5 cubs. The tented camp also looks wonderful." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
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43 reviews of Onguma Camp Kala by travellers since August 2007
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