Namibia Camps & Lodges
Encounter, Ongava Game Reserve, Namibia
A Luxury Tented Camp in Namibia
Camp Details
Encounter by Ongava is an immersive safari camp set deep within Ongava Game Reserve. Unfenced and surrounded by Mopane woodland, this is a place of immediacy, where wildlife moves freely through the landscape and the experience feels alive, unscripted, and close.
Here, guests do not observe the bush from a distance. They are part of it.
Spacious walk-in tents offer comfort without separation from nature, allowing you to relax fully while remaining connected to the rhythm of the land. Thoughtful details ensure ease, while the sounds, movements, and encounters of the wild remain ever present.
This is safari as it was meant to be – intimate, authentic, and deeply connected to place.
WHY CHOOSE ENCOUNTER?
- Charming, classic Wilderness-style camp on a 30,000-hectare private reserve with convenient access into Etosha National Park
- Productive waterhole in front of camp with multitudes coming to drink
- High densities of big game including lion, white and black rhino and plains game
Encounter Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 January 2026 - 10 January 2027 | – | NAD 17300 |
| 2027 | 11 January 2027 - 10 January 2028 | – | NAD 20400 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Encounter rates include: accommodation, all meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities (guided tours to Etosha National Park and on the Ongava Game Reserve), park fees, laundry and local drinks. Excludes premium imported brands and champagne.
Child Policy
- Children of 6 years and older are accommodated and partake in activities with all other guests.
- Children between 6 and 16 years must share with an adult/s in the same room.
- The minimum age for walking activities is 13 years.
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