The private Onguma Reserve is a concession bordering Etosha National Park, located just east of the park. Although independently managed, Onguma shares Etosha’s exceptional wildlife and spectacular landscapes, while offering a more intimate and exclusive atmosphere than within the public park.
This vast concession includes savanna, woodland, waterholes, and arid areas, and is home to abundant wildlife: elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, hyenas, black rhinos, numerous antelope species, and over 300 species of birds. Animals move freely between Onguma and Etosha, allowing visitors to see the same iconic species while enjoying a quieter and more privileged setting.
From Onguma, visitors can embark on guided safaris within the reserve itself and arrange excursions into Etosha National Park to increase wildlife encounters. The lodges and camps located in the heart of the concession offer unique viewpoints directly overlooking waterholes, providing exceptional opportunities to enjoy sunrise and sunset over the savanna. This combination of privileged access to nature and exclusivity makes Onguma an ideal destination for a complete and immersive safari experience.
The Etosha National Park region is one of Namibia’s most iconic safari destinations. Dominated by the vast Etosha Pan, a shimmering salt desert visible from space, the park offers a unique landscape where wildlife gathers around scattered waterholes across open plains.
These conditions make Etosha one of the best places in Southern Africa for wildlife viewing. Visitors may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, large herds of antelope, and predators such as lions and hyenas, while the park is also renowned for its population of rare black rhinoceros.
The Great Namibia
Namibia, what else could we ask for? Almost permanent sunshine, great variety of landscapes with wild beauty, national parks rich in fauna and flora. In the West, the Namib desert, the oldest on the planet, the world highest dunes. In the South, the Fish River Canyon, the biggest after the Colorado. In the North, the largest national park in Africa: Etosha. A captivating country with extraordinary natural riches, Namibia deserves its nickname "Jewel of Africa".
When to go?
Subtropical and dry with warm days and cool nights. During the southern summer (from November to March), temperatures vary from 16 to 34°C and in desert areas they can reach 40 to 45°C. In winter (from June to August), they range from 4 to 22℃ and sometimes fall below 0℃ on the relief or in the desert.
The best season to go to Namibia is during the first weeks of November and April. Its not the peak season and the conditions of visit are good. If the high season (May to October) wins the prize of the best climate. Its not necessarily the best because tourists are the most numerous. The rainy season should be avoided if there are plans to explore national parks.
Formalities
The passport must include two blank pages and still be valid for 6 months after the expected date of exit from Namibia. The visa is not compulsory for French nationals. Holders of a French passport are granted tourist visa permits for a maximum of 90 days, which are issued free of charge upon arrival, in particular for immigration checks at Windhoek airport.
For any minor child: a multilingual extract of birth certificate (or an unabridged birth certificate translated into English - certified translation) is required to enter and leave Namibia (in the case of a child traveling with his 2 parents). Please consult the official sites for more information about all the requested documents according to your case.
Health
No vaccination is required for entry into Namibia.
Anti-malarial treatment is recommended (see your doctor). However, it is advisable to check the updating of your usual reminders and vaccinations as for any trip.
Currency
The currency in Namibia is the Namibian dollar (NAD).
Bank cards and traveller’s checks are widely accepted in Namibia, except for the purchase of gasoline especially inside the parks. Major credit cards are accepted in most shops, restaurants and hotels.
Banks and foreign exchange offices make the exchange of your currencies
For your payments, do not hesitate to use the South African rand.
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