A white rhino on the savannah, South Africa. Photo: Pexels (free licence).

Is Onguma a good company to book a safari with?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026

Onguma is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.

What do guests say about Onguma?

No rating for Onguma was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.

Google: No Google listing in Onguma's name was found.
SafariBookings: No SafariBookings listing in Onguma's name was found.
Trustpilot: No Trustpilot listing in Onguma's name was found.
Awards it lists: The Safari Awards Gold for Best New Safari Property, Camp Kala, 2025. These are the company's own statements; an award counts here once read on the publisher's own list.

Sources: trustpilot, every award, 2024 to 2026. Read 20 October 2026.

Where are Onguma's camps?

Namibia. Six camps and two campsites, eight accommodation options: Camp Kala, The Fort, Tented Camp, Trails Camp, Bush Camp, Forest Camp, Tamboti Luxury Campsite and Leadwood Campsite.

Countries: Namibia.
Camps: Six camps and two campsites, eight accommodation options: Camp Kala, The Fort, Tented Camp, Trails Camp, Bush Camp, Forest Camp, Tamboti Luxury Campsite and Leadwood Campsite. Owned versus managed is not stated.
Where they are: All on Onguma Nature Reserve, on the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park, near the Von Lindequist Gate. Tamboti campsite is four minutes from the gate. Leadwood campsite is within walking distance of Bush Camp. Forest Camp sits in tamboti forest on a dry riverbed. The Fort overlooks Fischer's Pan.
Land and traversing: A private 35,970 hectare nature reserve on the eastern boundary of Etosha, open only to staying guests, with 'strict low-volume vehicle regulations' (vehicles limited per sighting; the FAQ says three). Black Rhino Custodian in partnership with Namibia's Ministry since 2003.
Mobile and seasonal camps: No mobile camps. Trails Camp, a walking safari camp of four bell tents, runs April to September.
Camp sizes: Camp Kala: 4 suites (max 8 guests). The Fort: 11 Bush Suites, 1 Sultan Suite, 1 Honeymoon Suite.

Sources: countries with camps, mobile and seasonal camps, camp sizes. Read 20 October 2026.

Four people at a sunset picnic on the savannah. Photo: Pexels (free licence); not Onguma's camp.

How much does Onguma cost?

Onguma publishes its own rates: Single supplement N$14,180).

Lowest published: Single supplement N$14,180).
What the rate includes: All inclusive (Camp Kala, The Fort, Tented Camp): accommodation, 2 scheduled activities per day, all meals, afternoon tea, bar beverages (selected), airstrip transfers, VAT, social development and NTB tourism levies. Camp Kala adds a 60-minute spa treatment. Extra: Conservation Levy (N$275 per person per night), Dream Cruiser sleep-out, further spa, auction wines, premium drinks, gratuities, shop.
Minimum stay: The So-Low Safari offer needs a minimum of 2 nights and Trails Camp is a 2-night programme extendable to 3. Three-night packages are priced for The Fort, Bush Camp and Forest Camp.

Sources: price per person per day, minimum stay. Read 20 October 2026.

What are Onguma's booking terms?

Onguma's published terms: 50% deposit at the time of booking for private and direct bookings.

Deposit: 50% deposit at the time of booking for private and direct bookings.
Balance due: The remaining 50% is due 30 days before arrival, with full payment of the accommodation account required 30 days before arrival.
Cancellation charges: Lodge and camp bookings (maximum 3 rooms): 31 days or more 10%; 15 to 30 days 25%; 8 to 14 days 50%; 7 days or fewer and no-shows 100%. A non-refundable administration fee of 10% (25% for groups) applies before the fee period. Campsite cancellations are 100% and prepayments non-refundable.
Currencies and card fees: 'All payments must be made in Namibian Dollars.' Accepted methods: Mastercard and Visa. No card surcharge is mentioned.
How guest payments are protected: Not stated on its own website.

Sources: deposit. Read 20 October 2026.

Who is Onguma best for?

Best for: A family-owned reserve beside Etosha, on Onguma's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.

Children: Minimum ages: Bush Camp and Forest Camp all ages (mostly fenced; Bush Camp children 3 to 11 pay half, under 3 free) The Fort 7 (children 7 to 11 half rate) Tented Camp and Camp Kala 12 (Kala unless exclusive)
Teenagers and families: Young Explorers Walk for ages 7 to 16 (home at Bush Camp); guided bush walks from 16. Onkolo Hide from 7.
Honeymoon: Honeymoon Package at Camp Kala: book 4 nights, get the 5th free, with a night on the Dream Cruiser, romantic turn-down and optional in-suite dinner. Also a Honeymoon Suite at The Fort and a Honeymoon Bungalow at Forest Camp.
Solo travellers: So-Low Safari: single supplement waived at Bush Camp, Forest Camp, Tented Camp, The Fort and Camp Kala, minimum 2 nights, valid 1 to 20 December 2026 and 3 January to 30 June 2027. Otherwise 2026 supplements apply, for example N$14,180 at Camp Kala and N$1,060 to N$1,380 at Bush Camp.
Private guide and vehicle: Private vehicles are available at an additional cost, subject to availability and advance booking; required for families with children under 7. Private full-day safari drives and private bush dinners (groups of 2 to 7) are also offered.
Exclusive use: Camp Kala can be taken exclusively as a whole (8 adults and 2 children) and Leadwood Campsite is an exclusive site for groups.
Activities: Sunrise and sundowner game drives on the reserve, Etosha half-day excursions, private full-day drives, guided bush walks (16+), Onkolo underground hide and soundscapes, Dream Cruiser sleep-out, Young Explorers Walk, Trails Camp walking safari, bush breakfast and dinner and spa treatments.

Sources: family and child policy, honeymoon, exclusive-use camps and villas. Read 20 October 2026.

When is Onguma not the right choice?

Onguma is not the fit if its own published limits rule you out: they are below, in its own words.

Children: Minimum ages: Bush Camp and Forest Camp all ages (mostly fenced; Bush Camp children 3 to 11 pay half, under 3 free)
Minimum stay: The So-Low Safari offer needs a minimum of 2 nights and Trails Camp is a 2-night programme extendable to 3.
Single travellers: Otherwise 2026 supplements apply, for example N$14,180 at Camp Kala and N$1,060 to N$1,380 at Bush Camp.

Sources: family and child policy, solo travellers. Read 20 October 2026.

What are the best alternatives to Onguma?

Gondwana Collection Namibia, Okonjima, Ongava and Ultimate Safaris also own and run their own camps in Namibia only, each with the fact that it is best for.

Gondwana Collection Namibia: best for: Lodges and camps across Namibia. 4.6 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Gondwana Collection Namibia') from 342 reviews.
Okonjima: best for: A family reserve and the AfriCat Foundation.
Ongava: best for: Rhino on a private Etosha reserve.
Ultimate Safaris: best for: Conservation travel across Namibia. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Ultimate Safaris') from 67 reviews and 5.0 out of 5 on SafariBookings from 1 review.

Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.

Who owns Onguma?

'Proudly family-owned and managed'.

Trading name: Trading name 'Onguma Safari Camps' on Onguma Nature Reserve. Postal address PO Box 24046, Windhoek, Namibia.
Based in: Reservations contact is a Windhoek PO Box (PO Box 24046) and Windhoek telephone +264 61 237 055; the camps are at the 'Eastern Gate, Etosha National Park'.
Owner or parent: 'Proudly family-owned and managed'.
In its own words: 'the place you don't want to leave' '35,970 hectares of private reserve. Six camps and two campsites.' It claims to be 'proudly family-owned and managed', an official Black Rhino Custodian since 2003 and one of the closest bases to Etosha's eastern gate.
Conservation model: A compulsory Rhino Conservation Levy: N$275 per person per night for lodge guests and N$65 for campsite guests (2026), covering children and guides. It funds the 24-hour Anti-Poaching Unit, rhino dehorning, monitoring, game counts and habitat work.

Sources: trading name and legal entity, where it is based, owner or parent, conservation model. Read 20 October 2026.

How do you book Onguma?

Direct to guests and via travel agents.

Where it sells: Direct to guests and via travel agents. The reservations team (phone, WhatsApp, email, online booking) works with 'guests and travel agents directly'.
How it is paid: Trade enquiries go to the reservations team.
Price against a planner: No price-parity statement.
Planner partnerships: Works with registered travel agents and tour operators; trade enquiries and rate sheets via the reservations team and STO rates for agent bookings. No agent portal is shown.

Sources: where it sells, price against booking through a planner. Read 20 October 2026.

Onguma: the questions people ask

How much does Onguma cost per night?

Single supplement N$14,180).

How many camps does Onguma have?

Six camps and two campsites, eight accommodation options: Camp Kala, The Fort, Tented Camp, Trails Camp, Bush Camp, Forest Camp, Tamboti Luxury Campsite and Leadwood Campsite.

When are Onguma's camps open?

No mobile camps. Trails Camp, a walking safari camp of four bell tents, runs April to September.

What activities does Onguma offer?

Sunrise and sundowner game drives on the reserve, Etosha half-day excursions, private full-day drives, guided bush walks (16+), Onkolo underground hide and soundscapes, Dream Cruiser sleep-out, Young Explorers Walk, Trails Camp walking safari, bush breakfast and dinner and spa treatments.

Does Onguma have honeymoon offers?

Honeymoon Package at Camp Kala: book 4 nights, get the 5th free, with a night on the Dream Cruiser, romantic turn-down and optional in-suite dinner. Also a Honeymoon Suite at The Fort and a Honeymoon Bungalow at Forest Camp.

How does Onguma fund conservation?

A compulsory Rhino Conservation Levy: N$275 per person per night for lodge guests and N$65 for campsite guests (2026), covering children and guides. It funds the 24-hour Anti-Poaching Unit, rhino dehorning, monitoring, game counts and habitat work.

What is included in Onguma's rates?

All inclusive (Camp Kala, The Fort, Tented Camp): accommodation, 2 scheduled activities per day, all meals, afternoon tea, bar beverages (selected), airstrip transfers, VAT, social development and NTB tourism levies. Camp Kala adds a 60-minute spa treatment.

What deposit does Onguma ask for?

50% deposit at the time of booking for private and direct bookings.

What are Onguma's cancellation charges?

Lodge and camp bookings (maximum 3 rooms): 31 days or more 10%; 15 to 30 days 25%; 8 to 14 days 50%; 7 days or fewer and no-shows 100%. A non-refundable administration fee of 10% (25% for groups) applies before the fee period.

Does Onguma charge a single supplement?

So-Low Safari: single supplement waived at Bush Camp, Forest Camp, Tented Camp, The Fort and Camp Kala, minimum 2 nights, valid 1 to 20 December 2026 and 3 January to 30 June 2027. Otherwise 2026 supplements apply, for example N$14,180 at Camp Kala and N$1,060 to N$1,380 at Bush Camp.

Does Onguma accept children?

Minimum ages: Bush Camp and Forest Camp all ages (mostly fenced; Bush Camp children 3 to 11 pay half, under 3 free) The Fort 7 (children 7 to 11 half rate)

Does Onguma offer a private vehicle?

Private vehicles are available at an additional cost, subject to availability and advance booking; required for families with children under 7. Private full-day safari drives and private bush dinners (groups of 2 to 7) are also offered.