Onguma Camp Kala

Etosha East

Accommodation

Onguma Camp Kala is comprised of only four guest suites linked by raised wooden walkways, and although the lodge is perfect for exclusive use for eight to ten guests, the four suites can be booked individually. Spacious and private, the open-plan suites have sumptuous twin or king-size beds with a state-of-the-art air-cooling system as well as a beautiful bathroom with bespoke double vanities, full-size free-standing bathtub and a generous shower. The comfortable seating area is equipped with a fully stocked personal bar. Each suite has its own deck with plunge pool and wood-fired hot tub as well as a walkway to a private, shaded sala with a king-size outdoor day bed – perfectly placed for an armchair safari or a ‘sleep out’ under the stars.

Shaded by light-canopied trees, the main building and the suites sit atop stilts right next to a waterhole. There are numerous vantage points to take it all in – be it the comfortable lounge, the intimate cocktail bar or the beautiful deck, which is sunny by day and warmed by a fire pit at night. The dining area has an open plan ‘show’ kitchen and all-day pantry to ensure everyone feels right at home. For guests who want to be active there is a gym and for those who want to relax, they can while away the hours in the comfort of the ground-level photographic hide, enjoy a treatment in the spa or practice yoga and meditation on the yoga deck.

Onguma Game Reserve offers three further accommodation possibilities:

Read more about Onguma - The Fort
Read more about Onguma Tented Camp
Read more about Onguma Bush Camp

Location

Onguma Game Reserve is situated 10 km north of Von Lindequist Gate in the east of Etosha National Park.

Onguma Game Reserve is made up of 34’000 hectares of former farmland, which has been restored in a few short years to its natural state. Because this huge area is used exclusively by guests of Onguma’s camps, it guarantees an almost undisturbed wilderness experience.

The Etosha National Park is one of the most important nature reserves in southern Africa. It exists since 1907 and covers an area of 22,270 km². The central and eastern sections consist mainly of various silvery-white shining salt pans, which have made Etosha famous. In the dry season the park, the animals and the vehicles are covered in a whitish haze of salt dust.

On the southern shore of the huge Etosha Pan (130 x 50 km) there are several waterholes, which magically attract the animals from the surrounding area during the dry season. The three large state camps Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni connect Anderson's Gate in the south with the von Lindequist Gate in the east. The western part towards Galton Gate is much more wooded and less frequented by visitors, but it also offers less trails to drive around and find wildlife.

Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier safari destination. Covering almost the same area as Switzerland, Etosha is one of the largest national parks in Africa. To the west of the park lay the silvery white salt pans and adjoining waterholes, which magically attract all kinds of wildlife during the dry season.

Wildlife

A visible expression of the successful protection of game in Onguma is the presence of the extremely endangered black rhino, which seems to feel right at home here.

Giraffe, Antelope, Wildebeest, Zebra, Warthog and also the endangered rhino are present and the water holes in front of the camps are quite active. Elephants however are only present if they decide to break down the fence between Onguma and Etosha National Park which happens from time to time. Lions are also pretty rare, so your best chance to maximize your game viewing is to drive into Etosha National Park itself.

Etosha is home to most of the big animals plus a remarkable number of antelopes and over 300 species of birds. Only the water loving buffalo and hippo are missing. From January to March, after the rainy season, the salt pans can be covered with water for a short time and pelicans and flamingos often come for a visit.

Activities

Game drives in the private reserve and Etosha National Park, walking safaris and a 60-minute spa treatment per person are included.

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