This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karen Edwards , who blogs about her family's travels around the world. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
04.04.2024 - 07:51 / breakingtravelnews.com / Conde Nast
Onguma Nature Reserve on the fringe of Namibia’s iconic Etosha National Park has relaunched Onguma Tented Camp, following a refurbishment. The tents have had an extensive makeover, with new canvas fly sheets – and the addition of an extended deck with more shade to accommodate new wood-fired hot tubs, which have proved so popular at Camp Kala – and to enjoy more time in your suite which is perfectly placed to enjoy the views over the bush as the sun sets and the Milky Way takes centre stage.
Beautiful Etosha-stone-walled outside showers have also been added, offering the perfect mix of privacy and a dash of daring. Inside the tents, the suites all have new furniture and softs. Each tent has a Nespresso coffee station and SMEG bar fridge and kettle for easy access to refreshments, including complimentary decanters of whiskey, cognac and gin. The main guest areas have also enjoyed a refresh and are looking warm and inviting.
General Manager, Marelize Conradie commented “Tented Camp is looking fresh and rejuvenated following an extensive refurbishment. We kept the feel of it very similar as we know it is a firm favourite for many – but we have added new and enhanced some of the facilities for maximum comfort under canvas. Due to the popularity of the All-Inclusive experience, Tented Camp will also move to this board basis with an optional butler service also now available for guests who like an extra bit of pampering and personalised service from our team”.
Onguma has seen a number of exciting developments in recent years. In May 2021, the team created a one-of-a-kind “Onguma Dream Cruiser” sleep-out under the stars, beautifully converted from a game vehicle, complete with raised dining deck and four poster bed overlooking a watering hole – with a beautiful ensuite bathroom below. Then, in November 2022 they launched the award winning four-suite Onguma Camp Kala which has since established itself as one of the hottest new ultra-luxury camps in Namibia (Conde Nast Traveller 2023).
ADVERTISEMENT
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karen Edwards , who blogs about her family's travels around the world. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
Before booking a vacation at sea, travelers should always research the best cruise line and ship for their needs.
On April 22, Snickers, a subsidiary of Mars Inc., launched its "Hungry Skies" campaign.
Hilton wants to know: Why stay in a conventional hotel room when you can pay more than $600 a night to sleep in a trailer?
When you're on vacation, the allure of being somewhere new can sometimes trick you into thinking it would be a perfect place to call home — even if it isn't.
Marriott International has dressed one of its top general managers as Lawrence of Arabia to promote its new resort along the Red Sea. Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is expected to be the most expensive hotel ever operated in Saudi Arabia – commanding rates of more than $3,400 a night when it opens on May 26.
It’s a relief to lay my rucksack down, plunge hot feet into the cool stream and pause to revel in the fairytale surrounds. Foxgloves stand tall against a cornflower-blue sky, ferns look almost luminous, the water glints in the early summer sunshine. A patch of moss-covered ancient forest provides shade, a cuckoo calls in the distance, mountains layer on the horizon.
Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, April 17. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
California recently branded itself as the “Ultimate Playground.” That was a pivot away from “Dream Big,” the branding it used for over a decade.
Hitting the road in a camper van is one of the most intimate – and exciting – ways to experience the USA.
As excitement builds for the NFL Draft, Detroit is trying to entice football fans to get off the couch to explore the city.
School is out, the sun is up, and the good times keep rolling! New Orleans offers activities for all types of travelers. Break away from ordinary summer vacation destinations and plan a getaway that allows your clients to go off the beaten path and experience the culture, magic, and timelessness of New Orleans.