Reviews of Namutoni Camp
(84%) From 57 travellersThey do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
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Elephant camp
Saff need to be more organised and more welcoming (smiles are free) the accomodation was excellent and we had great viewings of Elephants and other game from nearby waterholes.
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Etosha`s great . Shame about the restcamp
The new rooms are at first sight very good with modern furniture and state of the art bathrooms. There were three showers a bath and two washbasins but not a drop of hot water.
The rooms become quite claustrophobic after a while as they are fenced in on both sides by 8ft high palings.
There appear to be two restaurants, a Grill and an African Fusion Bistro. However it became apparent that there was one menu and one kitchen serving the same food in each.
The shops were poor with very surly staff. The grocery store was practically empty and could not be relied upon for picnics, barbecues or stamps. We were very pleased that we had stocked up in the nearest town.
The staff at the main gate and in the office were very offhand and not at all concerned about the water situation. The only smiles we got were from the willing waiters and waitresses.
Overall immpression ; you are here so take it or leave it. Having said that Etosha`s waterholes were as good as ever and we saw lots of game all day everywhere.
ecellent place and area to explore by car.
Lvely area to see all the wild animals and easy to explore by car.
Eating outside in the old fort is a lovely experience, table service and good choice set menu and price.
Namutoni Restcamp review
Of the 2 Ethosha restcamps we stayed at (Okaukuejo being the other) we much preferred Namutoni. The water-hole doesn't have the big game that Okaukuejo attracts, but it was a more intimate setting, and gave the opportunity to observe other birds and animals.
The rooms were of an excellent standard, including indoor and outdoors showers. Meals, taken inside the fort, were served at your table, with a couple of choices for each course. There are several excellent water-holes within 10 minutes of the restcamp, giving you the chance to be at them straight after sun-rise, and to linger to the last possible moment in the evening.
Namutoni Restcamp review
The best of the three Etosha camps with accommodation to match private lodges on the edge of the park.
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apart from waterhole not being as good for viewing as Okaukeuejo, everything else about Namutoni was FAR better.
Food better - good choice, a la carte, people much nicer, room lovely. Widelife around Namutomi was better for viewing.
Great base camp for viewing Etosha.
The room was wonderful; very large and comfortable. The oudoor shower was a treat on a hot day.
The night game drive was definitely worth doing to see the nocturnal animals. We saw lion and rhino we hadn't seen during the day.
The location was great for driving into the park.
The food was of uneven quality. Surprisingly, the crocodile was good and the chicken was very tough. Breakfasts were good.
Note that fuel was not available when we were there. As noted in your tips, fill up when available.
Namutoni Restcamp review
A superb camp which has been significantly developed over the last 2 years. This has been to the good, but hopefully it will not become over-developed in the future.
It is difficult to imagine more comfortable chalet accommodation.
Namutoni Restcamp review
Good standard of accomodation - nicely designed and well intended, if not excellently executed (eg blinds were tatty only a year after re-furbishment). Some nice touches - like the international sockets and the outside shower. Food a bit disappointing but better than Halali when we visited, and not a buffet. The watering hole was a bit dead but the standard of the lodge overall made up for it. Also recommend the night safari.
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Namutoni was a pleasant experience but not in the same class as Okuakuejo.
The room was wonderful with a bath! The service was much better than Okuakuejo with the exception of the restaurant which was rather amateurish compared to most other places.
The location though was by no means as good, the waterhole held no animals at all while we were there and the area around was not as interesting. We felt that the whole camp did not fit in with the surroundings - the huge walkways and fences in particular did not feel or look right.
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