Ongongo means "magical" in the Herero language. It is indeed a truly magical if not spectacular place. Set in a small canyon in the far northwest of Namibia, a completely barren landscape with some villages close by – you will find a permanent water simply oozing out of the mountain. The water is relatively warm which allows for swimming year round.

The Ongongo Waterfall Campsite is situated 6 km from Warmquelle. Warmquelle is about 90 km north of Palmwag on the C43. The nearest fuel station is at Sesfontein – alternatively Palmwag.