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Infinity pool with loungers overlooking African bush at Encounter by Ongava lodge in Namibia's Etosha region
Encouter by Ongava
From $1,117 /person
A classic safari camp set in the mopane bush bordering southern Etosha
Tucked away in the mopane bush bordering southern Etosha, Ongava Tented Camp is an intimate safari camp where animals wander up close and elephants take a sip of the swimming pool’s lapping water. Located in the 30 000-ha private Ongava Game Reserve, the lodge offers guests unparalleled proximity to the surrounding wilderness. The warmly decorated and spacious lounge invite guests to spend the day in relaxation, while outside by the pool facing the waterhole, a myriad of wild animals are likely to come and go. Activities include day and night drives, excursions to Etosha, guided nature walks, and a visit to see the impressive science and research at the Ongava Visitor Centre.
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Rooms
Tented Room
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2The 7 Meru-style Tented Rooms are raised on stilts and nestled among the trees. Each of the tents come with 2 three-quarter beds and an en-suite bathroom with inside and outside showers. Amenities include tea and coffee-making facilities, a fan, dressing gowns, mosquito nets, and an electronic safe.
From $1,455 /person
Family Tent
4•4The Family Tent comprises 2 identical rooms, connected by a short walkway and each with its own en-suite bathroom and entrance. Amenities include tea and coffee-making facilities, a fan, dressing gowns, mosquito nets, and an electronic safe.
From $1,455 /person
Tented Room
2•2The 7 Meru-style Tented Rooms are raised on stilts and nestled among the trees. Each of the tents come with 2 three-quarter beds and an en-suite bathroom with inside and outside showers. Amenities include tea and coffee-making facilities, a fan, dressing gowns, mosquito nets, and an electronic safe.
From $1,455 /person
Family Tent
4•4The Family Tent comprises 2 identical rooms, connected by a short walkway and each with its own en-suite bathroom and entrance. Amenities include tea and coffee-making facilities, a fan, dressing gowns, mosquito nets, and an electronic safe.
From $1,455 /person
Facilities
The below facilities are available at this stay:
- Wi-Fi
- Bar / Lounge
- Spa
- Secured parking
- Laundry service
- Free parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
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January
From $2571
February
From $1455
March
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April
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May
From $1708
June
From $2334
July
From $2772
August
From $2772
September
From $2772
October
From $2772
November
From $2772
December
From $2310
January
From $2571
February
From $1455
March
From $1455
April
From $1455
May
From $1708
June
From $2334
July
From $2772
August
From $2772
September
From $2772
October
From $2772
November
From $2772
December
From $2310
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