Reviews of Onguma Tamboti Campsite
Onguma Nature Reserve C38, Namutoni, Etosha National Park, 14002 Namutoni, Namibia
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI had a wonderful stay at Onguma. It was the perfect place to end my Namibia trip. The facilities were great, the campsites felt private, and the staff were excellent. The waterhole offered amazing wildlife sightings—I even saw two leopards during dinner. The sunrise game drive was relaxed and enjoyable, with snacks and coffee included. The guide was knowledgeable, and the staff made the experience even better. I highly recommend Onguma.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI’m grateful I had a bit of a discount through Booking.com, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to experience this incredible place. Everything was truly special. The staff, the food, the facilities, the ANIMALS!!! Can’t say enough good about my experience. It is a campsite, but the facilities (shower, toilet, kitchen area) make it feel like an outdoor hotel room. Fantastic!
Other than the price (I am on a tight budget!) I wouldn’t change a thing. It was amazing!
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOnguma Tamboti is approximately 100m from the Etosha Park Namutoni Gate. You drive through the Onguma Private Game Reserve to get to the campsite. Each campsite has its own ablution facilities, and the only campsite on our 4 week trip that provided a hose to fill up our water tank. The main area has a swimming pool, and also a bar and restaurant overlooking a waterhole. The waterhole is lit up at night, so you can see the animals drinking water whilst having dinner and drinks. Definitely enjoyed staying here more than what we did in the Etosha NP itself!
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff super friendly and helpful
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDelicious food. Wonderful location overlooking a waterhole.
Nothing - all lovely.
Dear Camilla, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your stay at Onguma Tamboti Campsite. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIncredibly friendly staff and nice private pitch.
Restaurant was very overpriced for poor quality microwaved food. We ordered ‘seasonal grilled vegetables’ and received a bowl of microwaved cauliflower and broccoli. Ordered ‘chickpea and vegetables curry’ that was lacking any chickpeas.
Dear Laura, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. We always aim to provide fresh, high-quality meals and it’s clear we fell short in this instance. Your comments about the “seasonal grilled vegetables” and the “chickpea and vegetables curry” are concerning and we have shared this with our kitchen team to investigate and take corrective action. This is not the standard we strive to maintain and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for a much-improved experience. Kind regards, Onguma Management
Dear Laura, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. We always aim to provide fresh, high-quality meals and it’s clear we fell short in this … Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very polite and the location is incredible
The campsites are to close and noisy neighbours can be very disruptive
Dear Escarlet, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that noise from nearby campsites affected your stay. While we aim to maintain a peaceful environment, we’re reviewing ways to improve spacing and reduce disturbances to ensure a more comfortable experience for all our guests. Kind regards, Onguma Management
Dear Escarlet, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that noise from nearby campsites affected your stay. While we aim to maintain a peaceful environment, we’re reviewing ways to improve spacing and reduce disturbances to ensure … Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCampismo e Game Drives Excelentes
Dear Inês, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your stay at Onguma Tamboti Campsite. We truly value your input and are glad to hear about your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis place is not a campsite, it's an outdoor lodge. Helpful staff, and by far the fanciest place to camp in. Private bathroom with hot shower, sink for laundry, sink for dishes, sink for the bathroom. Lights everywhere, hose for water and so on. Good place to stop and rest without being bothered about the lion or elephant walking near you.
Since it's so good it gets very very busy, but not noisy, of course depending of the neighbors.
Dear Richard, Your wonderful review made our day! Thank you for taking the time to give details about your recent stay at Onguma Tamboti Campsite. Hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice restaurant and meals despite the waiting time. Nice camping spot with pristine ablution block!
Nada!
Dear Goncola Thank you for sharing your feedback on Tamboti Campsite, we hope to welcome you back in the near future Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was excellent and staff very friendly, restaurant was very good and confident to campsite.
Breakfast service was very slow.
Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words. We also want to sincerely apologize for the slow service you experienced during breakfast. We understand how important a smooth and enjoyable start to the day is, and we're sorry we fell short in this area during your stay. Please be assured that your comments have been shared with our team so we can make the necessary improvements. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously work to enhance the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with the excellent service you deserve from start to finish. Kind regards, Onguma Management
Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words. We also want to sincerely apologize for the slow service you experienced during breakfast. We understand how important a smooth and enj… Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewmy all time favorite campsite in namibia! i wish i stayed longer. the campsite itself is beautiful and secluded, the bathroom is fully indoors, which is great during colder months. the pool area is nice, and the restaurant with a view of a watering hole is so cool! it’s a great spot for a drink with a view. the service was impeccable.
the food at the restaurant could be a bit better.
Dear Julia, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your comments—both the praise and suggestions. Hope to welcome you back for a longer visit next time! Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing place in the private park, just in front of Etosha East gate. Good camping spot with out of this world view from restaurant. Recommend 10/10
Dear Tadeusz H, Thank you for your 100% rating. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing place in the private park, just in front of Etosha East gate. Good camping spot with out of this world view from restaurant. Recommend 10/10
Dear Tadeusz H, Thank you for your 100% rating. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe camped with a roof tent, so this review refers to that experience...Close to Etosha if you dont want to stay inside the park, good to have a clean room and private Bathroom/kitchen area
The lodge has a waterhole, but as it is so noisy from people eating and conversing, no animals other than birds came all night. It's a private game reserve, but you cannot drive around on your own, all the guided tours were sold out and anyway overpriced. Going back, we would have stayed an extra night inside Etosha
Dear Blooders, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciated the convenience of our location near Etosha, as well as the private bathroom and kitchen facilities during your camping stay. We’d like to take this opportunity to clarify a few points for future guests and to offer some context regarding our policies. As we are currently in Namibia’s high season, we strongly recommend pre-booking all guided activities to avoid disappointment, as they tend to fill up quickly. We understand how frustrating it can be to miss out, and we are always happy to assist with advance reservations. Regarding self-driving, we do limit vehicle access within our reserve. This is part of our broader effort to reduce carbon emissions and protect the integrity of the wildlife experience. The reserve is large and remote, and unsupervised driving can be difficult to monitor effectively while also ensuring guest safety and minimizing disruption to the animals. Lastly, we understand your concern about noise near the waterhole. We do our best to maintain a tranquil atmosphere, though during busy evenings it can occasionally be livelier. Your comments will be taken into account as we continue to improve the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a more complete and relaxing stay. Kind regards, Onguma Management
Dear Blooders, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you appreciated the convenience of our location near Etosha, as well as the private bathroom and kitchen facilities during your camping stay. W… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe really liked this camp. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. What we especially appreciated was having our own bathroom! The camp was very nice and quiet—perfect for starting our safari in Etosha.
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Dear Eva, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your stay at Onguma Tamboti Campsite. We truly value your input and are glad to hear about your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis was one of the best campsites we stayed in in Namibia. Beautiful plot surrounded on 3 sides by trees so not on top of neighbours. Clean ensuite facilities with toilet separate from shower - much appreciated! Also nice amount of counter space in the bathroom and cooking/sink area. Main building overlooks a lovely waterhole with game and birds. We had a lovely breakfast here. Very peaceful place perfectly situated just outside Namutoni Gate to Etosha.
Nothing.
Dear Karen, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your stay at Onguma Tamboti Campsite. We truly value your input and are glad to hear about your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Onguma Management
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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