Reviews of Okonjima Plains Camp

"We visited here in 2006 - and understandably it is far bigger now. It has lost its personal touch and become rather corporate.

The food was excellent - but the service was extremely slow - half an hour at least between start and main course. We had been forgotten as the last table for two was a little distance from the main dining area.

We enjoyed the self guided 5k Giraffe walking trail very much. We did our first night drive - but wouldn't consider doing another as it seemed so intrusive on resting giraffe and antelope etc.

It may be that this is a destination in itself - but it did feel as if the staff were hard selling their various trips." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia

"It was our third time here, the leopards at Okonjima were amazing as ever. Our guide was knowledgeable and ensured we saw different leopards on our second drive.

The food is always splendid and didn't disappoint. We only had time for one night but two would be preferable then you have time to see a wider range of animals.

We were treated to Warthog, Impala, Jackal, Kudo and Slender Mongoose in addition to the animals listed." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana

"Communal areas a bit tacky ( mass tourism )

Our guide was excellent.

Staff very friendly." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia

"Outstanding. I keep saying the same thing. Everything was extraordinary - except Swakopmund" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa

"Fantastic place.

A little bigger than some of the places we stayed, but none the worse for that.

Excellent activities." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia

"Good modern camp, bit like aircraft hanger tho, charming & helpful staff, food good, room fine but characterless.

One night was enough.

Fantastic guide Martin who worked so hard to find us leopard & succeeded in the most awesome way, a young male & female mating at dusk!

Africat sanctuary worth visiting, great work they do." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia

"On the road:
Drove to Okonjima via Outjo and Otjiwarongo. Amazing Outjo Backerei, good unfancy food, lovely staff and incredible value. No cash in 3 ATMs in Outjo, found some at one of the petrol stations at Otjiwarongo. We didn't find any petrol station out of fuel anywhere on our trip.

Upsides: the perfect place to finish your trip. By now we had seen and learned about animals and were not fazed to see them up close which you do from the minute you pass through Okonjima's gate. They are much more used to human contact and whilst they still run away, animals are regularly very close to or crossing the road. We did 2 of the unguided walking trails which we never would have dared to do at the beginning of our trip.

Excellent spacious functional bedroom with huge bathroom. Lovely view of the plain through glass window the whole width of the room. Not a fancy "Wilderness" bedroom but no worse for it, I actually really liked our room. However, the huge "Barn" main area where reception/dining room is located is a very cool space.
Excellent food, beautifully presented.

Lovely staff, every one we came across
Nice pool area and round swimming pool, although the water didn't look very clean. Still went in several times, very refreshing
Very good leopard game drive using telemetry to locate some of the collared leopards. Didn't give it an Excellent only because our vehicle was full and we had become very used to either small groups or being on our own on activities. I think we were lucky!

Downsides:
Many more people here. When the game drive goes out at 4pm, there are 8 full vehicles setting out (admittedly not all to the same area)" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia

"We really enjoyed all aspects of our stay.

The room, main lodge, staff, food and activities were all of a really high standard.

We also observed a huge range of wildlife in addition to those listed below.

Once again extremely well- informed guiding." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia

"Four leopards, including a cub! Plus so much other game on the drive in/ out.

Great staff and so lovely to have warthogs, jackals etc wandering in front of our (enormous) room. We went on a leopard tracking drive, and were grateful that our well-informed guide was happy to sit for over an hour watching one leopard rather than moving on.

Later he went out of his way to find other leopards.

Really nice to have several options for self-guided walks as well. Would happily have stayed longer." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia

"Remarkable stay! We got upgraded to the Bush Camp!

Everything was outstanding, from the food to the accomodation!

Probably the best food was had here and the Onguma camp." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia