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Halali Camp
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Halali Camp

Reviews of Halali Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

337 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Halali Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Jun-2018, 45 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Halali Camp.
Lion

76% success

Leopard

33% success

Cheetah

6% success

Zebra

98% success

Oryx

95% success

Elephant

93% success

Giraffe

93% success

Wildebeest

91% success

Black Rhino

78% success

Spotted Hyena

58% success

White Rhino

39% success

Eland

30% success

Brown Hyena

9% success

Sable antelope

3% success

Roan antelope

3% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Showing 1-10 of 337
Duration
Arrival date
Lynda
Nomad

"Halali Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 19 Oct 2024
"I have been here many times and it is simple but comfortable with the most amazing waterhole to sit at.

The roads in Ethosha are shameful, but you do not need to drive when you can sit at the waterhole and let the game come to you.
And they did in their masses." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs S
E Sussex

"Halali Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2024
"Rooms quite basic but clean and tidy, food was self service and quality less than average" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Poor
Sightings Report

Oryx

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs C
Gloucester

"Halali Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 30 Sep 2024
"I really liked this camp - certainly an improvement from Okaukeujo.

The chalets were clean, spacious and comfortable. The game viewing was better in this area, too. Service and food were also an improvement.

One point is that for four nights there was no diesel at any of the camps - no delivery at all and no fuel to be had.

This could certainly prove difficult for people staying (perhaps advise having a “Jerry” can in vehicles for spare fuel?)" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

White Rhino

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mike & Dawn
Bolton

"Halali Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 22 Sep 2024
"A long drive into Etosha.

A good base for seeing wildlife, but the contrast of the accommodation & food with previous stops on the trip stood out." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs H
Victoria

"Halali Camp review"

1 night Arrived 15 Sep 2024
"Our accommodation at Halali was OK but the waterhole was very disappointing.

The way to the waterhole is not well-lit and the seating area is very uneven and rocky. Seats are broken and one walkway had a broken plank which everyone stood on. It then made a horrible noise, guaranteed to frighten away animals.

The drives around Halali were fine, we saw lots of animals there. We did not take part in any of the activities offered, drove ourselves." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Elephant

5 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Oryx

10 sightings

White Rhino

1 sighting

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Ros &Peter
Melbourne

"Halali Camp review"

1 night Arrived 7 Jun 2024
"Fairly basic camp / chalet in the centre of Etosha NP where we stayed for one night.

We actually liked it very much. And a wonderful waterhole where we saw many African elephants, black rhino, hartebeest and other wildlife." See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

4 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

4 sightings

Oryx

10 sightings

White Rhino

1 sighting

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

D&L
New Zealand

"OK for 1 night to stay in the park"

2 nights Arrived 9 May 2024
"Going in, we knew this probably wasn't going to be our best stay in Namibia, but we wanted to stay in the park and Halali is conveniently located in the middle. The room facilities were disappointing (2 bed Bush Chalet) as it only had a kettle, 2 plates, limited cutlery, and a fridge. Not even bowls and when we asked for 2 bowls we had to leave $100 NAD deposit. The two chairs in the lounge were not anything we would sit in, we used the 2x plastic chairs from outside. It didn't feel very clean inside and we had to wash all the dishes and cutlery before using them. The pool looked really gross so we did not swim in it. Not sure whose responsibility this is, but the roads in and around Halali were noticeably worse than in other areas of Etosha. If you stay for one night, it is probably OK.. 2x was too much. We didn't see much at the watering hole, but may not have stayed late enough. The camp store is very limited. On a good note, the air conditioning in the room was good and breakfast was okay." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Sightings Report

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Oryx

10 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

JD
Harrogate

"Halali Camp review"

1 night Arrived 16 Nov 2023
"Halali Camp is so much nicer than Okaukeujo. The staff are friendly and it has a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

Our room was comfortable and spacious. The food in the restaurant is buffet style and there was plenty of choice. Service was also very good despite it being very busy with some large groups. The meals are a set price and very good value for money.

We drove to the waterhole as it was quite some way from our room and it was raining quite heavily. It is quite a busy waterhole and worth the trek to get there." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

2 sightings

Claire M
Toronto

"Halali Camp review"

1 night Arrived 1 Oct 2023
"Arriving at Halali after Okaukuejo was a relief as it was much smaller (perhaps half the size) and felt more restful.

After arriving we went to the restaurant to see if we could have lunch and were welcomed in to the buffet.

Dinner was also a buffet and the staff were friendly and helpful during that meal and at breakfast the following morning.

The chalet was basic but spacious and had everything we needed." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Brown Hyena

1 sighting

Elephant

1 sighting

Giraffe

2 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Oryx

2 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

White Rhino

1 sighting

Wildebeest

3 sightings

Zebra

3 sightings

Mr G & Mrs S
NOT.

"Halali Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 12 Jul 2023
"Had the greatest wildlife experience of our lives here
And we have had a few
While we were enjoying a cool after dinner drink
On our patio a bushbaby landed right on the table
He did not stay long he was away back onto the roof
In one bound but what a sighting we will never forget that" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Leopard

3 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Oryx

3 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

6 sightings

Zebra

9 sightings

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337 reviews of Halali Camp by travellers since August 2007
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