Reviews of Okaukuejo Camp
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726 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"
At Reception we would have appreciated being asked for our Park Fees along with our Accommodation information so we wouldn't have had to make a second trip to cover this.
We would have liked to see a sign within the walls of the camp directing us to the correct exit for Galton Gate where we were headed." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Dearth of animals at the Okaukuejo waterhole"
The accommodation and the meals were good - breakfast was included in our package and we had dinner (buffet style) both evenings. The camp could do with better signage for the location of individual accommodation units and despite a request and a visit from the maintenance guy we never did get a plug for the bathroom sink! No problems with the inventory - we checked it against what we were provided with and apart from the sink plug - not on the inventory - everything was there.
We did a game drive on the afternoon of the day we arrived - we had the guide to ourselves. That was a helpful introduction to the NP and we had some good bird and animal sightings. For the remainder of our time in Etosha we self-drove." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The staff could not care less about guests and were not helpful with even basic questions. One example was during the dinner buffet, the food was not labeled so I asked if there was meat in any of the the 3 salads. She left and came back to tell me she doesn't know. We asked another server who also told us they don't know if there is meat in the salads. The dinner buffet (only option) is also as expensive as the nice, upscale dinner we had in Johannesburg but very bad. The baby potatoes, which looked edible tasted of dirt so strongly that I couldn't even eat them and felt sick the next day.
The location within Etosha is fantastic but I think I would prefer staying just outside of the park rather than this camp." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
While the Park staff did their best when approached, it was hard to justify the horrible food at dinner (cold slop, hardly anything for a vegetarian) and, worse, the incompetence of the guide (he wasn't forthcoming with information -- we saw a pair of blue cranes and discovered quite by chance later that there were only 35 of them in the world; he hadn't been provided with binoculars so he had to borrow ours to identify birds; he forgot to hand out warm ponchos until mid-way on a very chilly ride in an open vehicle).
There was a lot to enjoy on the drives we took on our own but the experience would have been much more enhanced if we'd had the kind of superb guiding that we had with Turnstone Tours." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
"Surprising good"
The room was spacious and comfortable, the staff were friendly, the food was ok and the waterhole was beautiful.
It was quiet when we were there but could be less pleasant if it was full as there are lots of rooms." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
We had mice living in our thatched roof which management were aware of but had not resolved, and our son got locked in our room as the door handle broke.
The staff were ambivalent and the food not value for money comparative to the earlier camps. The only plus was being in Etosha National park which was amazing. We would not recommend Okaukuejo Camp as a place to stay.
The camp could have a lot going for it if it was better maintained and staffed. Looks like it needs money thrown at it!" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Great waterhole at Okaukuejo"
The food was also very reasonable for such a large camp, and the staff were friendly and helpful although the service in the restaurant seemed a little haphazard
We went on the night drive, and although many of the animals decided not to show themselves that night, being driven around the bush with a starry sky and the occasional flash of lightning in the distance was still a worthwhile and enjoyable experience," See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
"Okaukuejo- ideal base for the park"
The buffet restaurant was fine and service much improved compared to our last visit.
Time spent at the waterhole is a real highlight of the trip." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
There were too few staff. We were left alone with no service. We had to make a fuss to get a drink. We were then charged for food that we did not have. Dreadful experience.
Water Hole was excellent viewing for animals - no complaints.
Second night at dinner, we ate much earlier (1830hrs) - much better service. Food OK.
Would not want to return to this lodge if given a choice." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
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