Ongongo Camp Sesfontein Namibia

Sesfontein was named after the 'six springs' that surface nearby. It stands in the Hoanib Valley and marks the northern edge of Damaraland. Ongongo, situated in the Kunene region of Namibia, offers a brilliant combination of fresh water spring, waterfall and rock pool.

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Ongongo, situated in the Kunene region of Namibia, offers a brilliant combination of fresh water spring, waterfall and rock pool.
The rock pool is spectacular and is a good place to spend days hiking, walking, bird watching or just swimming and relaxing.
At the head of a narrow valley a waterfall, fed by a natural spring, drops into a small gorge of calcrete cliffs.

Why visit the Ongongo Campsite?
Enjoy this tranquil site, its memorable scenery and the small natural swimming pool – a rare bonus for travelers visiting Namibia’s rural areas.

Ongongo Camp Facilities
Lovely camp sites some with shade netting
Neat and clean toilets and showers (warm showers)
Natural swimming pool
Firewood

Activities
Enjoy a swim in the crystal clear pool
Go walking in the hills around Ongongo
View the birdlife attracted by the natural spring

On your route you will find Namibia’s free-ranging game e.g. zebra, kudu, oryx, springbuck, ostrich, jackal, brown and spotted hyena, black rhino and desert elephant.

Nearby Attractions
Khowarib Schlucht (30 min)
Sesfontein and Hoanib River (30 – 45 min)
Himba Tradional Villiage (30 min)

Location
6 km from Warmquelle Village, approximately 18 km south of Sesfontein and 97 km north of Palmwag.
From the main Palmwag-Sesfontein D3706 gravel road, at Warmquelle Village look out for a sign on the right hand side of the road indicating a turn to the right.
Follow this track up the valley for approx. 6 km and you will find the Ongongo.
Access is by 2 x 4 vehicle, but with caution as the road is rocky and takes some time to negotiate.
2 x 4 drivers are not advised to take their vehicles into the gorge, which is 4x4 access only.
Vehicles can be left in a parking area at the top and equipment carried down.