Onguma Camp Kala

Nia's Take

Camp Kala sets a new benchmark for luxury safari lodges. Designed by Nick Plewman Architects with interiors by Fox Browne Creative, the camp features a distinctive central tower resembling a termite mound, with the entire property elevated on wooden decks overlooking a floodlit waterhole. With just four suites for a maximum of eight guests, this is exclusivity defined.

Located on the 34,000-hectare Onguma Nature Reserve bordering Etosha National Park, Camp Kala delivers both exceptional wildlife viewing and genuine privacy. Four of the Big Five roam freely here. Complete with butler service and a 60-minute spa treatment included, it doesn't get more exclusive.

What Nia Loved

• Ultimate privacy — Only 4 suites, maximum 8 guests
• Suite amenities — Private plunge pool, wood-fired hot tub, and sala with king daybed
• Photographic hide — Air-conditioned hide below the deck for close-up wildlife shots
• Butler service — Discreet, personalized attention throughout your stay
• The tower — Dramatic architecture with panoramic waterhole views
• All-inclusive — Spa treatment, all meals, beverages, and activities included

The Experience

Days at Camp Kala follow the rhythm of the bush. Two scheduled activities per day take you into Etosha National Park or across the private reserve. Between drives, the all-day pantry ensures you never go hungry, while the fully equipped gym, yoga deck, and spa provide options for active relaxation.

Each suite is a destination in itself, with sumptuous king beds, indoor lounges with full mini bar, and bathrooms featuring double vanities, freestanding bathtub, and indoor shower. Outside, your private deck with wood-fired hot tub and plunge pool invites you to linger as wildlife parades past the waterhole below.