Trails Camp near Etosha National Park

The 35,000 ha Onguma Private Nature Reserve lies to the east of Etosha National Park. Set in a prime spot with larger trees for shading and in close proximity to the natural game paths animals follow to get to water, Onguma Trails Camp offers two - or three-night trails during the winter months, with guests spending as much time as they wish on foot.

The camp comprises four en-suite glamping bell tents, accommodating a maximum of eight guests. Each tent features extra-length king or twin beds, luxurious bedding, and a private en-suite outdoor bathroom with a hot bucket shower and eco-friendly compost toilet. Guests can unwind in front of their tents or soak in the wilderness from their private woodfired hot tubs. A large communal tent provides shade for the dining area and for relaxing during the day.

From the camp location it’s likely to spot antelope, elephant and perhaps the elusive black rhino. A game-viewing vehicle at camp allows for a variation in the location of walks that explore the mixed landscape of arid plains, woodlands, riverbeds and shrubby thornveld. If there are more than six guests, a backup guide assists the lead guide. During the stay, the reserve’s researchers and conservationists come to camp to give talks.  

The Trails Camp is offered on set departure dates every five days from April to September.  It can be booked for two or three nights, or be combined with a stay at one of the six properties on the reserves, all of which offer guided walks and game drives.

The minimum age is 16 and there is no single supplement. Guests are advised to bring a 35-liter day backpack.

Self-drive guests can leave their vehicles at any of the fixed camps or at a secured parking zone close to the main entrance of Onguma Private Nature Reserve. 

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL:
Meet your guide at Onguma Forest Camp at 13h00. Transfer to Trails Camp by game-viewing vehicle, a journey of around 30 minutes. Enjoy a light lunch, followed by an activity. The group will participate together in either a sundowner drive or an afternoon walk.

Dinner is served at Trails Camp.

DAY 2:
Start the day with a 6-8 km guided walking safari, learning to track animals, forage for wild edibles, and discover the secrets of
the Namibian bush. Pause for a scenic bush breakfast, then return to camp for a late lunch and relax before enjoying an interactive boma dinner under the stars with a stargazing presentation.

DAY 3:
Enjoy an early morning walk before a tasty breakfast and departure.

Check-out: 11:00 at Onguma Forest Camp

• Accommodation in bell tents with private bathrooms
• All meals and drinks
• Guided walking trails, bush skills learning, sundowner drives, and stargazing.
• Return transfers from Onguma Forest Camp.
• VAT, Social Development Levy and NTB tourism levy

• Conservation Levy N$ 275.00 pppn