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Onguma Bush Camp

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PO Box 6784, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Bracknell
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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Stayed here for one night in Mid March. We were diverted from our original intended stay at Aoba lodge, which had been flooded and the road was impassible. But staying at Onguma was a great unexpected treat. We had to leave our 4x4 at the gate because of the tricky road conditions- it involved the skillful crossing of a river... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

We went in Feb during rainy season, and boy was it! But that didn't hamper one of the best holidays we've had. Bush camp is superb in every aspect: accommodations, food, hospitality, and, most important, the safaris. Unbelievably knowledgeable staff and guides - flora, fauna, history, culture - whatever your interests, the Onguma team will make it happen. Proximity to... More

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london
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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This was our second visit to Onguma Bush Camp. It was refurbished in 2011 and the new rooms and restaurant area are lovely. Be sure to ask for one of the new rooms when booking as the original rooms haven't been refurbed and are definitely on the tired side (fyi the family rooms are all original rooms and they could... More

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Naracoorte
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2011
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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Onguma Bush Camp. The lodge is set in quiet bush surroundings with lovely bungalows in the garden. An inviting pool is great during the hotter months. The open dining area and elevated bar have terrific views out to the bush and are decorated in a chic safari style. The staff are very polite and professional... More

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New South Wales Australia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2010
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We spent six nights in the Etosha area - two nights at three lodges, Onguma, Halali and Etosha Safari Camp. This way we were able to cover most of the park in our self drive hire car. I am in two minds about Onguma. There were some very good points and some disappointments The positives. Fantastic location very close to... More

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Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2010

Friendly staff who made us very welcome and went out of their way to bring across to our room a mobile phone so that we could take a call. Peaceful atmosphere, excellent swimming pool. Pleasant rooms and good food. More

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South West
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2010
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Wonderful welcome . Good after a long drive (the last 10 km on their own dirt road). Cleanest swimming pool in Namibia, right by the game viewing platform overlooking the waterhole (outside the fencing). cheerful service. The men asked if we minded if their choir sang after dinner one night - did we ever! - apparently they only do this... More

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Providence, RI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2009

Onguma is the perfect launching point for Etosha. We drove from Okahandja (just north of Windhoek) here and made it in about 4 3/4 hours, excluding a stop in Tsumeb for a break. We had the afternoon to relax. The room was standard and fine. There's a little sitting area outside the room or a nice outside lounging area 30... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2009

Onguma Bush Camp is located just outside of Etosha's east gate. It is a small, intimate camp -- a peaceful retreat after the business of Etosha. Room: We had a rondeval ( a round room -- there are three of these rooms as well as some regular double rooms). The room had the typical two twin beds pushed together with... More

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Peterborough
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2009
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Onguma Bush Camp is located outside of Etosha being just a short journey from the Von Lindequist gate. The camp has a lovely restaurant/bar area, a decent pool, a viewing platform looking out over a small waterhole and well-maintained grounds. Food in the restaurant was of an excellent standard, probably the best hotel food we sampled in Namibia. Staff are... More

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PO Box 6784, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Price range (per night):* RM222 - 317

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