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Tucked into the forest along the dry riverbed is an intimate and relaxed bush camp with a taste of yesteryear safari-style.”
AOBA is a word from the San (Bushman) languages which means “when the sun goes down“. Situated in the forested area of a riverine environment, the recently renovated Onguma Etosha Aoba Camp offers high thatched ceilings, an impressive wine cellar to complement delicious meals served under the stars, a refreshing swimming pool and an elevated viewing deck both overlooking a large and active waterhole. Onguma Etosha Aoba Camp is unfenced and therefore no children under the age of 7 years will be allowed. Game drives are conducted on open safari vehicles and therefore for safety reasons, children under 10 years are not permitted on game drive vehicles.
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Etosha game drives: morning and afternoon.
Onguma sunset drives: nature drive on the Onguma Reserve.
Onkolo Hide: water-level hide affords guests a great opportunity to calmly sit and enjoy nature unobserved.
Massage therapy: enjoy the Sound of Silence at our Onguma Sanctuary while relaxing with any of the unique therapeutic and wellness treatments.
Interpretive Bush walks.
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