New in Namibia - Onguma Safari Camps launches its new Camp Kala
On 1st November 2022, Onguma Camp Kala in northern Namibia welcomed its first guests. The ultra-exclusive safari camp is situated within the Onguma Nature Reserve, a 34,000-hectare wilderness on the eastern border of the iconic Etosha National Park.
The new camp comprises just four spacious suites - all elevated off the ground for an eagle-eye view over a beautiful waterhole where wildlife gathers around the natural spring - including elephants, rhino, lion, leopard, giraffe and various antelope.
Each has its own deck with a choice of wood-fired hot tub or a cool plunge pool as well as a walkway to a private sala with day bed … perfectly placed for an armchair safari or a ‘sleep out’ under the stars. The central guest area has a lounge, bar, dining room, interactive ‘show’ kitchen, viewing deck with fire pit, gym, massage treatment room and ground level photographic hide.
Onguma Camp Kala’s design concept was inspired by the spires of the termite mounds so common to this part of Namibia as well as the textures and muted tones of ebony and ivory reflected in the salt pans and surrounding desert – ensuring an authentic sense of place. Camp Kala blends seamlessly into its landscape, has a light footprint on the earth – and centres around maximising the guests’ wildlife experience.
The end result is testament to the creative talents and collaborative spirit of Nicholas Plewman Architects and Fox Browne Creative - whose portfolios include some of Africa’s most iconic, ecologically responsible lodges.
Activities on offer include morning and sundowner Guided Game Drives on Onguma, interpretive bush walks with specialist guides and day drives into the adjacent Etosha National Park. Guests will also love spending time at the popular Onkolo Photographic Hide – or Camp Kala's own water-level hide.
Guests can fly-in directly to Onguma’s Private Airfield for maximum ‘wow’ factor and convenience. Namibia is popular for self-drives thanks to its excellent road network and Onguma is an easy, five-and-a-half-hour drive from Windhoek. Although the lodge is ideal for exclusive use, the four suites can be booked individually. An introductory special of N$ 13,000-00 (about USD 875) per person sharing per night on an All-Inclusive basis will apply until 31 Dec 2022 and thereafter the rate will be N$23,000pp. No under 12’s will be allowed unless the whole camp is booked for exclusive use and extra beds can be arranged.
For full details visit https://onguma.com/onguma-camp-kala/
