Reviews of Onguma The Fort
Wildlife sightings and reviews
41 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
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"A true luxury lodge"
We were bombarded by flying bugs on our second evening!
A pity one has to call for a buggy in order to move to and from ones room.
Another excellent guide.
In addition to the sightings listed, we also saw: 4 groups of kudu, 3 groups of impala and another ostrich pair with chicks.
Numerous birds including: tawny & martial eagles, pale chanting goshawks, a purple roller and vultures." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Black Rhino
2 sightings
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Eland
2 sightings
Elephant
2 sightings
Giraffe
5 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
5 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Sensational"
Top notch service and food.
The most amazing outlook and so close to Etosha.
We saw two lions in the private reserve." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Eland
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
Sable antelope
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
7 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Onguma The Fort review"
Meals eaten on a large deck overlooking a waterhole and we were lucky to see three cheetah coming for a drink. There were patio heaters when it was cold.
More young families here than in our other camps." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Oryx
Multiple sightings
White Rhino
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Stunning stay at The Fort"
Staff, food and accommodation are all fantastic." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Cheetah
2 sightings
Elephant
1 sighting
Giraffe
1 sighting
Oryx
1 sighting
Roan antelope
1 sighting
Wildebeest
2 sightings
Zebra
3 sightings
"Amazing accommodations"
The game viewing was good, perhaps not as good as at Ongava, but one can't predict where the animals will be on any given day & our guide & jeep-mates were so fun that it didn't even matter!
We did see a lot of lions, which was amazing!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Onguma The Fort review"
Unfortunately we were only there for one night." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Beautiful location to spend our anniversary."
There was a small nicely stocked gift shop in the lobby entrance. Wi-fi did not really work in our room but was useable in the communal areas. Despite a request that devices are kept to a minimum we did unfortunately have to listen to somebody,s very loud conversation early one evening which clearly annoyed other people as well but was completely oblivious to the person on the phone, plus another person who was very clearly a personal tour guide loudly arranging activities for his clients for the following day.
Guests are taken to and from their rooms by gold buggy however there is parking outside of your room which makes for easy loading and unloading of your car. There is a telephone in the room to call for the gold buggy and this was always very quick.
We loved the spaciousness, bright decor and facilities in our room. It would have been lovely to have sat and lit the fire however it was too warm at the time we visited, although its fair to say we would have welcomed a fire in our room in certain other locations we stayed in. The terrace and oversized sun loungers were great and perfect for relaxing and watching the endless parade of wildlife wandering by.
We enjoyed the peace, nature of the stylish design so different from other places we had stayed but somehow it merged with environment very well, the simple lines and bright fabrics.
We did not use the pool although it was very nicely appointed as were the communal areas and dining terrace overlooking the waterhole. Evening dining was beautiful with immaculately laid tables and very well presented and good food. Unfortunately the first night service was very sporadic and our waiter was very unsure of exactly what was being served despite reading the menu to us, and they had a problem with their ice making machine which obviously can happen, however this meant that cooling white wine was impossible.
We were not the only guests requesting ice and according to the Manager it would seem that between the various other properties the guides when going out for sundowners had emptied all available ice into their large cool boxes. Eventually the Manager secured us a cold bottle of wine and all was resolved to our satisfaction. For us it is not that the problem occurs but how it is resolved that is what you remember. The second night service at dinner was seamless, so perhaps they just had a trying night the previous evening.
We took an afternoon game drive and sundowner which was nice, we did not see so much large wildlife however we had seen ample exploring Etosha so it was nice to learn more about smaller species, bird and flora and fauna.
Onguma The Fort has quite a formal feel but is of a very high standard and an immaculate thoughtful and unobtrusive property and we enjoyed our relaxation there." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
"Onguma "
The game drives were not very exciting and expensive. Possibly geared more to a gentle wildlife experience, than really searching out the animals. . If we'd known how easy it was to navigate to the water holes in Etosha Park we would have taken our own vehicle for at least one of the drives." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 5n in Zimbabwe; 2n in Botswana
"A beautiful room"
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
"Onguma The Fort review"
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
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