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Reviews of Okaukuejo Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

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

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in May-2018, 133 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Okaukuejo Camp.
Lion

67% success

Leopard

6% success

Cheetah

18% success

Giraffe

98% success

Zebra

97% success

Oryx

96% success

Elephant

96% success

Wildebeest

93% success

Black Rhino

88% success

Spotted Hyena

56% success

Eland

46% success

White Rhino

39% success

Brown Hyena

23% success

Roan antelope

19% success

Sable antelope

13% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Showing 221-230 of 726
Duration
Arrival date
Mr R & Mrs N
NI

"A pleasant stay at Okaukuejo"

3 nights Arrived 29 Sep 2016
"Three nights at Okaukuejo in a Bush Chalet turned out to be a pleasant experience. This NWR resort is sometimes criticised in terms of its staff and its food. We found the staff to be very courteous and efficient. The food was buffet style and of pleasing quality. It is important, however, to eat earlier than later in order to avoid big numbers and the choice at breakfast is perhaps more limited.

The Bush Chalet was excellent with the air conditioning good. We were able to park at our door. It was but a short walk to to the waterhole. The iconic waterhole was disappointing at times, there being virtually no animals ... at other times it was superb.

Okaukuejo has several excellent waterholes within reach and the potential bonus of night time viewing at the illuminated waterhole.

Overall, a pleasing stay ... but why is the shop not better stocked?" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs S
E Sussex

"Accommodation good at Okaukuejo Camp"

3 nights Arrived 29 Sep 2016
"Accommodation is clean, beds comfortable, and our room was very near to the excellent waterhole.

Food was awful, exactly the same menu served as Dolomite. Soup and starters slow to be refilled. Tough meat, slimey veg, runny mashed potato, rice just above cold and probably a health hazard. Puddings were never refilled. In fact by this stage we just ate soup and roll and only paid for this." See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Terrible
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Terrible
Mr R M
Illinois

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

1 night Arrived 28 Sep 2016
"This is an acceptable place to spend a night while exploring central Etosha.

The camp's water hole is particularly nice. The food is excellent." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs SG
Cambridge

"Rhinos at Okaukuejo"

2 nights Arrived 28 Sep 2016
"Our de-luxe waterhole chalet was worth it! We could watch black rhino and elephants coming to drink at the water hole from our bed in the middle of the night! Chalet W33 is probably the only one from which such a good view is possible. The private balcony also gave an excellent view of the waterhole.

The camp was excellent and buffet style meals made it more enjoyable. Drinks are served by the waiters and having a friendly chat with them when you arrive seemed to speed up the service a lot." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs M
Kingsley

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

1 night Arrived 27 Sep 2016
"We have been to this camp before so knew what to expect. However we had a much nicer room than last time comfortable and spacious and very close to the water hole which was the highlight of the stay. We were only there one night but were lucky enough when we went to the waterhole after dinner to see nine rhinos all at one time interacting with each other, really brilliant.

Only slight worry is there seems to be a lot of coaches now driving around Etosha and all the camps seem to have large parties in them." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs F
Bristol

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 23 Sep 2016
"Our first evening meal spoilt by a rat running over the foot of the lady on the next table. When we pointed it out to the waiter he just shrugged and walked away.

No jackals roaming the camp this year now there is a rabies problem which we were pleased about but perhaps they kept the rats down!

The rooms are staying well cared for although no crockery and cutlery for BBQing now.

Checking in and out much quicker than previously." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 10n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Ms M
dublin 22

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

1 night Arrived 19 Sep 2016
"We felt this camp did not match that of the other accommodation on the trip. When we checked in we were asked for a 500 Namibia dollar deposit in cash which we were not expecting.

The room we had was nice and included a kitchen and fridge. It was clean and well furnished. However there was no safe in the room which surprised us given the security guards patrolling the camp.

The food in the restaurant was ok but on the night we were there the evening meal had red meal (springbok, pork and beef) all of which were tough according to my partner. There was no alternate and I don't eat red meat, this was accommodated everywhere else without a problem. Having said that the breakfast was good.

The shop in the camp was relatively well stocked and took visa so at least we got to stock up on supplies.

We felt the water hole was over rated as we saw much more wild life on our trips across Etosha than we did at the water hole and without the large audience.

On another type of trip this accommodation would have been fine but we were glad to move on from here." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr M
Toronto

"Nice waterhole"

2 nights Arrived 17 Sep 2016
"We stayed in one of the bush lodges. One’s neighbours were very close, and it was hard to sit at the table outside in the afternoon because of the position of the sun despite a kind of sun roof.

The positive was that the walk to the incredible water hole was quite short so one could keep checking what was there. For instance one evening (about 8.30 p.m. ) I found a black rhino with a young calf. If I had to choose again I would rather ask for one of the water hole chalets as they are even closer. One can deal with any noise from people at the water hole by turning on one’s air conditioning for the first part of the night, which we did anyway as it was hot.

In terms of meals, we enjoy barbecuing, and it was certainly possible when staying in the bush chalets, although we were not sure what we would find. There is a decent-sized kitchenette next to the bedroom (and a well stocked store in camp). The kitchenette has a sink and a reasonable-size fridge with a very tiny freezer section. There is a barbecue and a grill next to one’s own small patio.

There are no pots, plates, bowls or cutlery but we had brought a chopping board, knives and forks and plates and barbecue tongs. Later we heard that one can borrow cutlery and crockery from the dining room. The staff are extremely kind and happy to do you a favour.

With regard to Etosha itself it has become very busy, specially in September, and with the sand roads the dust from other cars, jeeps and buses was unpleasant." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mr T & Mrs H
Essex

"Okaukuejo, a busy place!"

2 nights Arrived 17 Sep 2016
"A very busy lodge. Meals adequate, though no cutlery, bowls,or plates at times did add to experience...... no one around to keep things stocked up.
Accommodation was ok, towels completely threadbare.

The waterhole was very good in the evening.

Drive with guide in the afternoon was disappointing we would have seen more in our own vehicle." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mr C & Mrs C
Lancs

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 12 Sep 2016
"The bush chalet was better than anticipated and close to the waterhole (good advice from Expert Africa), so no need to have the waterhole chalets.

Food was okay, mass catering as expected. The waterhole was great and we saw a wide range of animals over our stay. Self drive within Etosha NP was very easy and we had no trouble finding our way around.

There is a small museum/ecology centre at the camp that is well worth a visit." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

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