Bordering the Etosha National Park on its eastern side, Onguma Bush Camp lies within the 34 000 hectare Onguma Game Reserve at Von Lindequist Gate and Fisher's Pan.
There is a beautiful and busy waterhole at the lodge's communal areas, bringing premier game viewing right onto your doorstep.
The waterhole is floodlit at night and can be viewed from the main lodge area as well as from the rooms.
Seven of the eighteen accommodation units at Onguma Bush Camp accommodate children, which makes it the ideal stayover for families travelling with children, allowing them to explore in safety, though under adult supervision.
Onguma Bush Camp Accommodation
Of all the accommodation available in the Onguma Reserve, Onguma Bush Camp is the only child friendly facility, making it ideal for families.
Accommodation Options at Onguma Bush Camp
- Rondavels
- Twin Standard Rooms
- Twin Standard Rooms with Loft Rooms
- Twin Waterhole/Poolside rooms
- Family Room
- Settlers Room
- Tour Guide rooms
Rondavels
The three Rondavels are part of the original lodge buildings and built in the typical African traditional circular style, with thatched roofs.
Twin beds accommodate two persons in one bedroom and there is an en-suite bathroom and a patio overlooking the gardens.
Rondavel Facilities
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Safe
- Patio
- Linen
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking rooms
Twin Standard Rooms
Two twin standard Rooms are available at Onguma Bush camp, accommodating two persons each. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin.
Twin Standard Room Facilities
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Fans
- Safe
- Bath towels
- Patio
- Linen
- Serviced daily
- Mosquito nets
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking rooms
Twin Standard Rooms with Loft Rooms
The three loft room units accommodate families of up to 4 persons per unit.
There is a bedroom with twin beds and a loft bedroom space with additional beds to accommodate children.
The bathroom is en-suite and there is a patio overlooking the gardens.
Twin Standard Rooms with Loft Room Facilities
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Safe
- Bath towels
- Patio
- Linen
- Serviced daily
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking rooms
Twin Waterhole or Poolside Rooms
Six of the units - furnished with twin beds and accommodating 2 persons in each - have views on either the swimming pool or the waterhole.
The en-suite bathroom is spacious with a shower, toilet and basin and bath towels and a hairdryer are provided.
Twin Waterhole or Poolside Room Facilities
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Safe
- Patio
- Linen
- Serviced daily
- Mosquito nets
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking rooms
Family Rooms
Similar to the standard rooms, there are three family units, furnished with 4 beds and accommodating 4 persons in each.
There are two inter-leading bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom.
Family Room Facilities
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Safe
- Patio
- Linen
- Serviced daily
- Mosquito nets
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking rooms
Settlers Room
The Settlers room was previously known as the Honeymoon suite and accommodates up to two persons.
This room is larger than the other rooms and has its own lounge area.
Family Room Facilities
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Lounge area
- Safe
- Bath towels
- Patio with view on waterhole or the swimming pool
- Linen
- Mosquito nets
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking rooms
Tour Guide Rooms
Two single tour guide rooms are also available at Onguma Bush Camp.
Family Room Facilities
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Safe
- Bath towels
- Patio
- Linen
- Serviced daily
- Mosquito nets
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking rooms
Onguma Bush Camp Amenities
The lounge and dining areas overlook the stunning waterhole that provides ample opportunities for game viewing - even at night.
A small games room is available providing additional entertainment to children.
Facilities at Onguma Bush Camp
- Swimming pool with pool loungers
- Parking on premises
- Dining area and lounge overlooking a waterhole
- Deck and thatched bar
- Dining available in open-air boma around a bonfire
- Spectacular waterhole at the communal area
- Wi-Fi throughout the camp
- Fenced play area for safety
- No smoking facilities
- Small children's games room
- Transfers to and from Onguma and Mokuti airstrips can be arranged
- Laundry facilities available
What To Do at Onguma Bush Camp
A wide variety of activities are provided at Onguma Bush Camp.
Most importantly, the facilities are kids-friendly and some activities are primarily focussed on entertaining and accommodating children.
Except for the game drives and walks presented on the premises, there is a games room specially for kids and some kiddies guided walks.
Adults are not left out, because there is a special hide on the reserve where beautiful closeup photos can be taken of unsuspecting animals visiting the waterhole.
Activities
- Off-road and night drives available on the private reserve
- Interactive bush walks and Rhino tracking
- Games room
- Ideal self-driving destination
- Bird watching
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Day trips to Etosha
- Hide on reserve for breathtaking photography
- Kiddies Walk
Things to See
- Big 5 game on the Onguma Reserve
