Reviews of Okonjima Bush Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
252 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Okonjima Bush Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Cheetah and leopard encounters!"
On our first trip out, we found a leopard in typical pose, resting in a tree. We we're able to get up really close for some amazing photos and watched as she darted off on a hunt. Rohan (assisted by John) was our guide. He was knowledgable, humorous and above all passionate about the wildlife.
On our second day we tracked cheetah, initially by jeep, but then on foot. It was a special experience to follow a wild animal as she zig-zagged through the bush, hunting for something to eat. Suddenly the cheetah stopped and seemed nervous and twitchy. "I think there's a leopard" whispered our guide, and a few seconds later we saw it through the trees. "Whatever you do, don't run, or it will think you are food". We watched nervously for a few minutes, then retreated to the safety of the jeep. A unique experience." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Okonjima Bush Camp-Brilliant"
Wish we had more than one night there" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Amazing place!"
Our room was fabulous and could be opened so that you felt you were really in the midst of nature. It had a comfy sitting area, a large very comfortable bed and a lovely walk in shower. The food was excellent and served by friendly and helpful staff. Sundowners overlooking the a reserve, a wonderful stay. All the staff were enthusiastic and keen to explain the project and the reasons for its existence.
A great place to stay." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
We weren't aware that house wine at 200 Namibian dollars a bottle was included in our stay. Would have been good to know in advance either from Expert Africa or the lodge." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 6n in Mozambique; 3n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
"Loved it! Fantastic way to finish our holiday"
We did some fantastic drives through this beautiful reserve - we tracked hyena and cheetah on foot (and got very close) - and left feeling very impressed by the passion and commitment of the team, and the work they are doing.
Tracking animals using tracking devices was a different experience, but just as exciting. A very action packed couple of days which we really enjoyed, and great for families." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
Paul was not feeling well one morning, and missed the game drive, so they let us go out the next morning. Walking on ground level with the cheetahs was a never to be forgotten experience." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
"Okonjima Bush Camp (upgraded to Lodge)"
We went on an game drive and an afternoon "activity" to visit Africat. The game drive was excellent, and we found collared cheetahs and a leopard cub.
We couldn't do the Leopard game drive as other guests wanted to go to to the Bush Camp shop and to Africat and there was only one guide assigned to the lodge. This wasnt very successful - we spent a long time driving around an enclosure looking for cheetahs unsuccessfully (and got sunburned) and the presentation at Africat was a bit too much propaganda about what they were doing - however worthy the cause might be." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
The activities were very interesting. We particularly enjoyed the opportunity to track cheetah and hyena on foot and to get so close to them.
The trip to the Africat centre was a big disappointment as it seems that Africat has closed down." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
The guide who took us on an afternoon drive around the camp to see some of the animals went out of his way to search for leopards and was successful. That made our day!
My husband and I enjoyed our first Safari experience." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
We were given the honeymoon suite which was fabulous. A wonderful card and bottle of sparkling wine were left in our room from the Okonjima team which touched us very much.
The (honeymoon) chalet was really terrific. We felt very privileged to be staying there. :)" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
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