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We’ve known Encounter by Ongava for many years. It was once Ongava Tented Camp, a real favourite with our guests, and in its new form it’s looking more gorgeous than ever.
What’s Encounter by Ongava really like?
There are just eight tents here, all looking sparkling with a light, fresh and modern take on natural safari style. One tent has been designed as a family tent and is two rooms set at a slight angle to each other. They’re linked by a short exterior boardwalk so this is best suited to families with teens rather than young children. The tents are scattered either side of the main lodge looking towards the waterhole, though the bushy nature of the natural environment means that you can’t necessarily see the waterhole from each tent. There’s a good view from the stylish main lodge, where you’ll find simple, wholesome meals, a friendly, cosy atmosphere, and a pool for afternoon dips.
What can I do at Encounter by Ongava?
Activities here focus on game drives, both into Etosha National Park (usually in the mornings or for a full day), or on the private Ongava Reserve which is fantastic for seeing rhino and has some lovely spots for sundowners. We’d also recommend taking the chance to do a guided walk on the reserve as these aren’t possible in the national park (please note these do depend on the availability of a walking guide, so please let us know in advance if these are a must!)
Giving back at Encounter by Ongava:
The Ongava Reserve has done much to conserve and restore the natural environment since it was turned from farmland into an area protected for wildlife. Ongava has taken great steps to reintroduce and conserve wildlife. Worthy of particular mention is the work Ongava does to provide a safe haven for the heavily threatened black and white rhino.
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