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Reviews of Okaukuejo Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

701 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, 107 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Okaukuejo Camp.
Lion

71% success

Leopard

6% success

Cheetah

19% success

Giraffe

99% success

Zebra

96% success

Oryx

96% success

Elephant

95% success

Wildebeest

94% success

Black Rhino

90% success

Spotted Hyena

58% success

Eland

43% success

White Rhino

35% success

Brown Hyena

23% success

Roan antelope

20% success

Sable antelope

15% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Showing 231-240 of 701
Duration
Arrival date
Mr DN
NW London

"Great location right in Etosha!"

2 nights Arrived 18 Feb 2016
"This is a great central point to stay in Etosha with easy access to many waterholes. As its a government run lodge, the facilities are a bit more basic than other lodges around Etosha, however rooms are good value, clean, well maintained and nice enough.

However, you will be coming here more for the quick access to wildlife and not for the luxury aspect. In addition, the lodge has its own floodlit waterhole which is a fantastic place to spend an evening watching wildlife right in front of you.

The food is buffet but the chef was able to help cater for our dietary requirements." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs Ant
Surrey

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 29 Nov 2015
"We had a problem with the room we were allocated, as the hot water didn't work and a section of roof was loose and clattered around in the high wind in the early evening. However, the staff were very good and offered us two other rooms to choose from (another bush chalet that was close to the road and a waterhole chalet).

In the end we choose the waterhole chalet because of its location, although it was quite a bit smaller than the bush chalet and felt slightly cramped. However, it was very conveniently situated for the waterhole which was the highlight of the camp. On the first night we saw 8 rhino's at the waterhole and the next day at one point there were 17 giraffes at and around the waterhole. We also saw oryx standing in the waterhole to drink while other animals were around the edge.

The only activity we participated in was a night drive which was initially spoilt by high winds and then heavy rain but the guide was very good and found some interesting wildlife for us." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
W Yorks

"Amazing Waterhole"

2 nights Arrived 23 Nov 2015
"Before arriving we had no high expectations for this camp and our experience met our expectations. The camp is large and is a good base to see the wildlife of Etosha, rather than one of good food and service. The staff at reception are impersonal and not outwardly helpful, but will answer your questions.

Our room location was fortunate because we were equal distance between the waterhole and the restaurant, but also slightly away from the main walkways.

The rooms are basic, but a good design for self catering and there is a sheltered area beside each room to leave the vehicle.

The purpose of our stay here was to take advantage of the staying within the park and to view the amazing waterhole at night. This did not disappoint. The waterhole was fantastic and visited by a large number of elephant, a few black rhino, lions, giraffe and antelope. Driving around the national park was enjoyable with good wildlife viewing at the numerous waterholes.

Our experience at the waterhole on both nights was another highlight of the holiday" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Terrible
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs C
Colorado

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

1 night Arrived 31 Oct 2015
"The location was great and the night time access to the watering hole was a bonus.

I understand why it made sense to stay here for access to Etosha but it was run very business like and not personal. I guess that's how it must be when you have that many guests but the fact that you had to leave a deposit for the room seemed silly and getting the refund in the morning when you are trying to leave was a bit of a drag.

The cafeteria style meals were horrible." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Poor
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Terrible
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs B
Chiswick

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 29 Oct 2015
"It is sad that the Namibian national camps do not match the privately run ones in service and quality. Particularly true of the rather large Okaukuejo Camp.

However it is still worth staying there for the volumes of game it attracts to its lit water hole.

As many have remarked, a theatrical event in itself. On one occasion I saw 9 rhino enjoying the waters." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs T
Hampshire

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

10 nights Arrived 27 Oct 2015
"Receptionist brilliant in getting us nine nights in one room (W9). Room kept spotless by maid.

Sadly the generator varied from inconsistent to non-existent which meant petrol pumps hardly worked and no water, only a problem with flushing. Also no means of paying by credit card. We suspect many people transferred to Halali and Namutoni.

Food was being thrown away in the little shop because it had thawed out. Sad" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr B & Mrs E
Surrey

"Highlight of the trip"

6 nights Arrived 12 Oct 2015
"Our second visit here after a gap of 7 years. We preferred the Bush Chalet to the Waterhole room we had last time. Just like Halali, with much more space and only a minutes walk to the waterhole which was fairly heavily used, by Elephants, Rhinos and a group of three lions most nights. The restaurant had largely moved outside (not sure if this is year-round?) which is much more comfortable and less noisy than eating indoors.

Good base for exploring the western part of the National Park, where we found some great waterholes, especially:
Okondeka - vast herds of zebra, kudu, wildebeest, oryx and springbok plus flocks of birds including 7 vultures together
Ozonjultj m Bari - even more of all above, plus warthogs, giraffe, a Bateleur Eagle and several storks
Aus - again the usual herds including Red Hartebeest and Black-Faced Impala, plus ducks, geese and a leopard!" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr C & Mrs L
UK

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 6 Oct 2015
"an excellent location in Etosha with a very interesting waterhole both day and night.

A government place so large with more basic rooms and less personal service than the private lodges but still Ok." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr & Mrs H
Derbyshire

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 2 Oct 2015
"The oldest of the government run camps and showing its age and looks a little tired in places. The austere style is compensated by the chalets which are clean, large and cool. No point in booking an expensive waterhole chalet.

The pool was good and surprisingly the buffet food excellent at both breakfast and dinner.

The highlight was the floodlit water hole. 40 elephants on our arrival was hard to follow but 5 black Rhino arriving after dark was quite a treat. Sit down with a bottle of chilled white wine (as many do) and wait for the show to begin.

No petrol at the filling station for 2 days made many visitors a little nervous including us." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs K
Hereford

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 1 Oct 2015
"Wildlife viewing at Etosha is amazing and its worth staying at the camp just for the waterhole at sunrise and sunset.

The camp at Okaukuejo could be good with the right management but the staff are obviously unmotivated and unhappy which spoils it - such a contrast to all the other accommodations." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

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