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
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"Okaukuejo Camp review"
Waterhole was a little slow when we stayed there, but few animals did stop by.
Enjoyed our night at the lodge!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Black Rhino
8 sightings
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Eland
10 sightings
Elephant
4 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Roan antelope
10 sightings
Sable antelope
4 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
Of course, the waterhole at the camp was a fabulous focal point. And wildlife viewing throughout the park was plentiful." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 8n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Black Rhino
3 sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
4 sightings
Giraffe
6 sightings
Oryx
3 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wildebeest
4 sightings
Zebra
4 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The waterhole at Oaukuejo was the best part of the camp. In the late afternoon, a long line of elephants would appear in the distance, our of the haze, and single file come to the waterhole. I loved watching them first drink, and then get in the water and play. Watching how giraffes drink was fun too.
The waterhole is illuminated, and the highlight of night observations were the rhinos. At one point there were 6 individuals there.
Birding at Etosha is fantastic. Secretary bird was a highlight.
The one downside was the food. There is only one dining room. I played safe with chicken both nights, and it was fine if not up to the standard of Waterberg or Onguma. But one of my companions had lamb, and it was actually very tough inedible mutton. She couldn't even cut it with her knife.
On the other hand, breakfast was quite good, and the meals were inexpensive." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 8n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
Black Rhino
8 sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The water hole is right in the camp and very popular.
Meals were again average." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Elephant
5 sightings
Giraffe
6 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Oryx
10 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
"Incredible waterhole"
Dinner on the first night was much better than I expected and the service was quick. However, on the second night it wasn’t as good and much slower. Breakfast was ok (your choice of cooked breakfast).
However, the main reason to come here is the waterhole, which is really pretty amazing, with a steady parade of wildlife. We drove ourselves around during the day. We did have some excellent sightings of lions, leopards, black rhino, spotted hyena and elephants while doing this (as well as a honey badger during the day which was pretty special) and a good variety of herbivores and birds, but we also had some long periods while doing this of seeing very little at all...a lot depends on your luck and your spotting skills.
However, if you aren't confident in your spotting skills you can just stay and watch the wildlife at the waterhole. There are also ground squirrels and banded mongoose in the grounds of the lodge." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Black Rhino
10 sightings
Eland
2 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Leopard
2 sightings
Lion
6 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
5 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Return visit after 34 years."
It is worth noting that these chalets are not self catering in anyway . They have a fridge, kettle, couple of wine glasses and coffee cups. No utensils. We had mistakingly thought they were so had brought some provisions. The camp shop was very poorly stocked but this may have been more to do with the effects of the impending Covid restrictions.
You can self cater/ braai at the other accommodation types away from the waterhole.
Camp has three nice pools and large restaurant set around it. Meals are all buffet style with good choice and quality. Our chalet booking included breakfast. Staff on the whole were pleasant and helpful. Although they sell WIFI vouchers it rarely worked." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Eland
1 sighting
Giraffe
1 sighting
Oryx
2 sightings
Wildebeest
2 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The camp itself is adequate and the rooms conform table." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
"Okaukuejo Review"
Check in and out was quick and easy and staff friendly and helpful. We arrived when the power was down, and rather than keep us waiting to pay our park entry fees, they were quick to tell us to continue to our accommodation in Halali and pay our park entry 4 days later when we returned to Okaukuejo.
The restaurant food was better than expected with nice fresh grilled game steaks to order. Little choice of food in the shop, so unless you bring your own food and equipment a braai is not possible even though the room had a braai and good sized picnic table outside. Buffet style was good, as service was a little slow. In respect of this, we did not try paying by card in the restaurant or shop. Majority of staff were helpful and friendly, and those that weren't soon responded if you were friendly towards them!
At the time the wildlife was abundant in this region and also at the waterhole. For example, one night we saw 9 black rhino simultaneously at the Okaukuejo waterhole (logged as one sighting), and at another waterhole close by, 50 ostrich amongst a variety of other wildlife.
We did self-drive, and therefore, did not make use of the activities on offer." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
Black Rhino
7 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
8 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
5 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp"
The dinner was not good at all, so bad that we bought wine, crackers and cheese for our second night.The service in the restaurant was chaotic.
We went to the camp's waterhole 3 or 4 times but saw no animals there.
We did see animals while driving in the park - but not a rhinoceros (no rhinoceros in Namibia or Botswana, our bad luck)" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
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Andersson's at Ongava
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Mountain Lodge
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Villa Mushara
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Onkoshi Camp
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