Reviews of Okaukuejo Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
710 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Okaukuejo Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Okaukuejo Camp review"
We were able to see a good range of wildlife at the watering hole." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
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Brown Hyena
Multiple sightings
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Lion
1 sighting
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White Rhino
Multiple sightings
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Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
However the accommodation (waterhole chalet) was fine (only a few seconds from the waterhole) and the food was actually okay.
What hadn't changed was that some, but not all, of the staff appear disinterested in providing any sort of normal guest interaction. Particularly noticeable at check-in.
However the reason for coming back here didn't disappoint. The waterhole, particularly at night is amazing with sightings of 8 giraffes at once, multiple black rhinos including babies and loads of elephants, springboks etc. A stay of at least one night here is a MUST if visiting Etosha" See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
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Brown Hyena
Multiple sightings
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Cheetah
1 sighting
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Eland
1 sighting
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Oryx
Multiple sightings
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Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The staff were a bit more friendly than previous visits but still room for improvement. We stayed in a Bush Chalet but the chairs and sofa are really dirty and need new covers. The overall look of the chalet is tired and in need of refurbishment which can be said of the whole camp.
The only reason for staying here is the waterhole which is world renowned and it didn't disappoint.
The restaurant is now waiter service rather than buffet and there is not enough staff for the volume of visitors. They are only offering a very limited menu (3 main courses) and for the quality it is very over-priced.
There was a power cut on our first night so no electricity and water but we were left 2 large bottles of water outside the room in the evening. This also affected the credit card machine (but there is always a problem with this) so a lot of people were very unhappy. Next day breakfast was quite chaotic due to the power cut. The staff tried their best but everyone was very frustrated. NWR need to get their act together and start investing in their properties otherwise people will not return even for the waterhole." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
6 sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
8 sightings
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Lion
2 sightings
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Oryx
10 sightings
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Spotted Hyena
3 sightings
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
There are numerous waterholes that you are able to drive too from here, and the abundance was amazing (mid November), we even saw an African wild cat - that was a first for us.
Had a very close encounter with an Eland that ran out in front of the car - they are huge!!!
Really loved every moment and as previously said some staff are excellent and others need more training, but all in all we can't complain on any aspect of this camp and the sightings we had.
If it's wildlife viewing you want - this is a camp I would highly recommend - if its luxury you want then maybe this camp isn't for you." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
7 sightings
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Eland
8 sightings
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Elephant
10 sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Lion
3 sightings
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Oryx
10 sightings
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
Check in is chaotic and rooms are basic, but can’t beat the location" See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
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Eland
1 sighting
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
Multiple sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Oryx
Multiple sightings
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Wildebeest
1 sighting
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Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
We had the premier waterhole chalet. We were woken up in the middle of the night by a bat on the first night, and the same happened again on the second night, even after we asked the hotel to clear the room. The hotel then suggested it was our fault for leaving the door open during the day, something we had never done (but which all their cleaning staff do).
There was probably simply a family of bats in the thatched roof - bats like thatched roof and I suspect the hotel hadnt cleaned it. Generally, the hotel rooms were not very clean with dust, cobwebs and other signs of dirt." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
Well worth the addition of the premier waterside chalets, as you can sit to your hearts content watching - all night if you want! Saw lots and lots of animals here, including 7 rhinos all at once one evening, 15 giraffe - large herds of elephants and even lions visited to take a drink and to stalk local wildlife - without success.
Camp food is fairly basic, but edible. Some staff are amazing, others need a bit more training.
We found the reception staff to be very helpful when we had a glitch - have been before and would go again.
Love this place!" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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Black Rhino
7 sightings
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Eland
1 sighting
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
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Giraffe
10 sightings
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Lion
Multiple sightings
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Oryx
10 sightings
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Wildebeest
10 sightings
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Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
Food quality was good, but service hopelessly slow and chaotic.
Not enough sun loungers around the pool.
But the floodlit waterhole was one of the highlights of our holiday." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo, 2nd short stay"
One memorable sighting was of a large group of about 30 elephants of various ages at a large waterhole in the park. Several of them entered the water. The younger ones particularly seemed to be having fun submerging themselves and splashing around. Back at Okaukuejo Camp 2 large groups of elephants visited the waterhole in the late afternoon. Again the younger ones enjoyed splashing around.
Around 9pm at least 6 Black Rhinos visited. 3 or 4 had a youngster with them.
Our chalet was near the waterhole again, and was quite comfortable. The meal at the restaurant was of decent quality." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
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Black Rhino
6 sightings
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Elephant
9 sightings
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Giraffe
5 sightings
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Oryx
1 sighting
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Roan antelope
1 sighting
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Wildebeest
5 sightings
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Zebra
6 sightings
"Large government run camp in the heart of Eto"
Our first impressions were how big the camp was. As well as a campground there are many individual chalets. We stayed in a chalet near the waterhole.
Evenings seemed to be the best time to see animals at the waterhole. We saw two elephants, a giraffe, and when it was dark 2 black rhinos. An afternoon drive with a guide was rather disappointing, except for seeing one black rhino at a waterhole in the park. Also a steenbok. The guide spotted a lioness lying under a tree about 200 metres away, but his eye was better than ours!
Driving through the park the following day we saw many many animals: elephants; giraffes; zebra; wildebeest; springbok; ostriches;
One comment re administration: It would be good if, on check-in, one could check in and pay the park fee with the same person. At present, there are two separate queues, one for checking in/out. A second to pay the park fee." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
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Black Rhino
1 sighting
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