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

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"Wonderful wildlife"
I think in retrospect now I preferred having the guided 4WD tours though it was also wonderful to discover wildlife for ourselves so perhaps its good to have the mix of experiences. Etosha was the first place we saw major wildlife in all its glory." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia; 2n in South Africa
"Good base for doing your own safari."
Meals are served buffet style. and are reasonably priced, you have to remember to sign in for Dinner.
A good place to do your own thing." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia
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Did seem to be a large number of wild dogs wandering through the campsite at night." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
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The layout of the camp is exceptional, the great highlight being the large waterhole. We were enchanted to be able to sit there at all times of the day and night and see so many different animals coming and going. The short distance between the chalets and the waterhole made it so easy to pop down there to see what there was to be seen.
Sitting silently watching at sunrise, sundown, by floodlight at night are experiences that I shall never forget." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Spectacular room and great service"
Filling station ran out of petrol for a few days. We had a wonderful time here." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Fantastic Setting"
It is quite remarkable watching a herd of 20 elephants walking in a line from the distance as the sun is setting. Great for photographers as you're not hindered by the confines of a car.
The service and food leaves much to be desired - some staff members at the main office border on rude and our waitress made us feel uncomfortable in asking for our change once we paid our bill and lastly, the rooms aren't anything to write home about but that's not what this place is about so it shouldn't be something that puts you off.
The fuel guys were very helpful and let out our tyres free of charge." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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Locally run so reception sometimes lacked the high level of customer service of some european run lodges.
Reduction for vegetarians on the buffet, as they are not specially catered for." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Stay at Okaukuejo for the waterhole"
It is also very convenient to stay inside the park. This saves a 10k drive in and out of the gate each day with a variable amount of queueing.
The camp shop sells a good guide to all the animals and birds you are likely to see in Etosha and includes a good map. It is a shame this isn't offered to you when you buy your permit as we only found it by accident and other people didn't know about it.
The camp shops don't sell much in the way of food. You can get some snacks and frozen meat but you can't buy the ingredients for an entire lunch or dinner.
The buffet lunch/ dinners are pretty repetitive and cafeteria standard. But it is all about the waterhole!" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Perfect View"
All rooms are not equal, not even in the Waterhole Chalets - we had a Premier Waterhole Chalet and this made all the difference. Our balcony directly overlooked the waterhole and we sat under blankets on a cushioned lounger long into the night watching the animals. These are by far the best rooms and the balcony made up for any shortcomings with the food or atmosphere.
When the sun had set patience brought us numerous black rhinos, elephants, lions, oryx, wildebeest, zebra etc. It was truly amazing. Okuakuejo had more shortcomings as a hotel than anywhere else we stayed and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. We were genuinely sad to leave our chalet and the memory of our afternoons and evenings watching the animals will last a lifetime." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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