Reviews of Okaukuejo Camp
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Okaukuejo Camp review
We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the accommodation. A Bush Chalet is a lovely big room with kitchenette, just yards from the waterhole, but away from the crowds that the waterhole attracts - the game attracted to the waterhole at night was stunning. 5 rhinos at one point, so crowded that a lioness took her cubs away. There was even a total lunar eclipse that night! We didn't eat supper here as we had had lunch at Ongava, but did have a lovely breakfast here.
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Okaukuejo Camp review
We used the braai twice but our 1 bedroom chalet did not have cutlery or crockery for the braai, only for making tea - luckily we had brought picnic plates etc with us. Basic equipment would be useful. The shop is fairly well stocked. Nice rooms, but rubbish not emptied from previous occupants though this was dealt with promptly when we complained.
Floodlit waterhole has comfortable seats and excellent views - we saw lions with cubs, black rhinos, jackels, giraffes, elephants etc and large flocks of roosting sand grouse.
Okaukuejo Camp review
Very nice rooms, much better than we could expect. The premium chalet stands just in front of the waterhole and from its second floor varanda you have the best views possible. Food was very good.
Perfect location.
Waterhole accommodation a must
Very much bigger facility than previous stop-overs thus lacked the personal service but still a good location and the accommodation by the waterhole was ideal.
The chef was possibly the jolliest member of staff we ever encountered, a Lenny Henry style greeting afforded to everyone as they entered the dinning area. This was in direct contrast to the reception staff at arrival.
The chalets were in adjoining pairs. It would have made sense to put us as a party in one pair. However we were split even though we booked as a party of four under one name. We could have been a family. We could not understand this. In all honesty it was not a big problem but they did very little comply to our request to be together in the same chalet pair.
However, more seriously, we were given wrong information at reception about Park entry and leaving times. When we came to exit the gate we were asked to pay for another day (330 N$.) We were one hour over due! Diplomacy mixed with a sprinkling of English charm together with a promise to visit the Park the next morning our fine was waved. It is worth checking with the gate on arrival and treat with some caution infomation from reception staff members at Okaukuejo. This is a little moan and totally overshadowed by the wildlife visits at the waterhole. Zebra, Elephant, Rhino and baby. Excellent place to stop.
Okaukuejo- good waterhole
We were pleasantly surprised with Okaukeujo. We had a waterhole villa that was just steps away from the waterhole and the room was clean and well appointed. The waterhole itself was superb- much larger than Halali's and very well populated with game. Hundreds of zebras formed an orderly queue in the evening to drink, followed by elephant, and after sunset, a few rhino as well. We got into a bit of a routine of driving ourselves around during the day, coming back for dinner (buffet style) and then settling ourselves on one of the benches facing the waterhole until late in the evening. We'd happily go back.
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Although much larger than the other places we stayed in, this was an enjoyable stay. The restaurant is busy and large but the self service buffet is of a fairly good standard. The location within the park boundaries is excellent, as is the waterhole on site, at which we saw large herds of zebra and an elephant at sunset.
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Okaukuejo Camp review
We appreciate that this camp is a very different venue to our other lodges, vaguely reminscent of a 1950's Butlins Holiday Camp, however it doesn't excuse the very rude and disinterested welcome we received on arrival. Although the rooms were quite well appointed and very clean they were rather claustrophobic.
The food left a lot to be desired (but perhaps we had been spoilt) and again the service was generally unfriendly.
We enjoyed the Etosha reserve and wouldn't have missed the experience. The food. rooms etc didn't matter that much is was just we were made to feel as though we were a bit of nuisance!
Okaukuejo Camp review
This lodge doesn't really measure up to the high standard of the others we stayed at, but there is nothing specifically wrong with it. The waterhole chalet was fine and everything looked clean and tidy.
It has more of a "Butlins holiday camp" atmosphere - mainly due to its size, the buffet style restaurant and noisy swimming pool area.
The food was decent enough but the restaurant needs to invest in some mosquito coils and "zappers", this was the only place we were bothered by insects.
Around the camp many of the side roads were closed so access to waterholes was restricted. There was also far less wildlife around at this end of the park compared to the eastern end around Namutoni.
With hindsight one night here would have been enough, gving more time in Damaraland.
Okaukuejo Camp review
Waterhole chalet not worth premium price since no view from room.
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After reading other comments on Okaukuejo we thought this place was going to be dissapointing, how wrong we where, reception and restaurant staff where very efficient and friendly. The food was as good as anywhere else we stayed.
Our only reservation was with the Kiosk, one hard pressed lady doing her best to satisfy a constant demand, she could do with some assistance.
We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.
