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Encounter by Ongava | Etosha South

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.

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Encounter by Ongava Guest Tent Credit: Venture Media | Ongava

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Ongava Game Reserve Credit: Dr Olwen Evans | Ongava Wildlife experience on the private Ongava Game Reserve

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Your Stay

2 Nights

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp | Palmwag

Designed for desert wanderers, Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp offers an original, exclusive wilderness experience and the opportunity to see free-ranging desert-adapted black rhino. The desert plains are starkly scenic, and home to other unique species, from Hartmann’s zebra and giraffe, to the bizarre welwitschia plant.

Styled with the desert in mind, the palette, textures and wildlife of Damaraland’s extraordinary vistas are brought into the elegant suite interiors.

With natural stone found on site reinforcing the camp’s connection to nature, Desert Rhino Camp evokes a real sense of place in this stark desert landscape.

Six suites with deep overhanging stretch fabric roof structures, interior tones of terracotta, sage, fern greens and cream, complemented by classic details of timber and leather, create a sheltered sanctuary within this breath-taking desert landscape.

Run in conjunction with Save the Rhino Trust Namibia, Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp offers rhino tracking by vehicle and on foot with experts from this conservation NGO.

INSIDER'S TIP: Explore this extraordinary landscape in search of desert-adapted wildlife and gain amazing insight into the ecology and conservation of this area. A picnic lunch is the perfect complement to your day’s outing!

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Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness The rugged beauty of the Palmwag Concession sets the scene for an impactful encounter with desert-adapted rhinos.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Pre-dinner drinks in a fairytale desert setting.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Rooted in the essence of sustainability, mindful menus and indigenous ingredients are celebrated on every plate.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Guests unwind in spacious, airy tented suites that offer sweeping views of the rocky plains.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Learn from the guardians of the wild as you observe their charges, prehistoric-looking desert-adapted black rhino.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Discover one of the last untouched places on Earth in Damaraland's infinitely beautiful Palmwag Concession.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness After a morning's desert exploration, enjoy a delicious meal in camp.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness A healthy start to fuel a thrilling day's rhino tracking.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Poaching has been reduced by 80% in five years in the Kunene Region.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Guests who opt to track rhinos are provided with Sealand Explorer bags containing rhino cards for assisting the SRT tracking team with monitoring.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Inspired by the palette, textures, and wildlife of Namibia's extraordinary vistas, the main area’s décor embodies a genuine sense of place.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness An early morning coffee by the fire sets the tone for the day's adventure.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Where better to escape the heat of the day than the main area pool?

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness DRC’s wild, desert landscape informs every aspect of this camp and its profound purpose.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Family-style dining encourages an interactive storytelling atmosphere at mealtimes.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Use of natural stone found on site reinforces the camp’s connection to nature.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Welcome explorers, one and all, to our desert sanctuary.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Deep overhanging stretch fabric roof structures offer protection from the desert sun while preserving the horizon-wide views.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Shades of terracotta, sage, fern greens, and cream bring the natural world into the décor.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness DRC’s impact purpose, together with the starkly beautiful landscape naturally guided the camp design.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness The reimagined camp seamlessly embraces its spectacular Damaraland surrounds, while celebrating its remarkable conservation achievements.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness You don't even need to leave camp to find the perfect sundowner spot.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness There’s no better place to marvel at the southern hemisphere stars than from this remarkably remote Namibian camp.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Lose yourself in the quiet contemplation of the sky filled with a billion stars.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness Nature drives showcase the magnitude of the landscape.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness An infinitely gorgeous sundowner spot.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness The camp is accessed via a flight with Wilderness Air to the camp airstrip, followed by a 10-minute vehicle transfer to camp.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp Credit: Wilderness More than just a connection, Wilderness Air is your gateway to our remote wilderness areas.