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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"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"
"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"
The 45 minute queue at check in confirmed that the place was run by the government, as did the beaurcracy of having to fill out repeated forms with the same information. Expert Africa had told us that a deposit of N$500 was required and advised us to check the room inventory, which we did.
Our recommendation would be to get dinner over with early to spend maximim time at the waterhole in the evening. In our visit we saw elephants at 7.30, giraffes at 8.00 and rhino's at 8.30. But they might not keep to a timetable." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"
The food was good when we were there (especially for a buffet) and was certainly good value, although veggies may struggle for choice.
It is a busy site but well worth it to be inside the camp and for the waterhole." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"
The chalets have very recently been refurbished, and are very smart and comfortable, with mosquito nets and air conditioning.
The food was ok - one night it was a buffet, the other a barbeque, but we would recommend either getting food early or booking a table, as Okaukuejo is very busy. The shop had a limited selection of goods - better than Namutoni though (which only had sparkling bottled water).
Note that on checking out, the reception radios one of the housekeeping staff to check that the room has been left in a good state before returning the deposit.
We expected there to be more information about where particular animals had been sighted and were surprised that this didn't exist.
We enjoyed our time at Okaukuejo, and saw a lot of interesting things on our self-driven game drives." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Much better than expected"
We self-catered in the evening so as not to miss the activity at the waterhole but did take breakfast in the restaurant- plenty of choice (even for my wife (fresh not tinned fruit!) which was excellent. Checking in was a little tedious but checking out very quick with no need for an inventory check to collect my refund of the 500 Rand deposit.
Game viewing was excellent throughout with plenty of activity at many of the other waterholes we visited. Highlights at the Okakuejo waterhole were Black Rhino every night - 6 on one night - huge herds of elephant with tiny babies, massive numbers of zebra in the morning and a jackal kill right in front of us." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"
Service has improved and ther shop is much better stocked.
It is a good base to travel to view wildlife from, We stayed 3 nights." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Restcamp Review"
The attraction for us at the camp was the waterhole which many animals visit each night. It seemed surreal to see seven rhino at one time, not to mention giraffe, many elephants, jackals, wart hogs, antelope and so on. Animal soup or what!
The fact the camp is actually in the park seems an advantage over what may be rather better camps, in terms of accommodation perhaps, that are outside the gates." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"
Wonderful to be staying so close to the waterhole, and to the rest of Etosha.
Unlike some earlier guests, we found no problem with noise and numbers of other people - in fact the presence of other visitors who were as interested as were were in the game tended to add to game watching at the waterhole occasion rather than to spoil it.
We would firmly recommend Okaukuejo." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Restcamp review"
I throughly recommend staying in the Park if possible, to see the waterholes after dark is fantastic.
Staff at check in very abrupt and arrogant. Did not answer any questions, did not tell us we had to book for dinner, hence issues about getting a table for dinner later. School Dinners does sum up the food here." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
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