Reviews of Okonjima Plains Camp

"Major plus at beginning of our tour as 'notched up' leopard, cheetah, rhino for a start. Accommodation in View Room superb and ambience welcoming and efficient.

Restaurant meals very good and overall public area decor very clever and informative too. Our game drive activity topped it all as we were the only two with our driver/guide (Matthew) who was determined to locate the leopard, which he did and was the only one that afternoon to achieve that. We were out for probably a good hour beyond the norm and squeaked back in time for dinner, amazing.

This Camp now boasts a large pool in a landscaped area not mentioned in your itinerary. Also the photo in the itinerary does not do justice to this location." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia

"We loved the leopard-tracking drive. Daniel was an excellent guide and we had a great sighting of a leopard, plus three separate rhino sightings (including 7 of their 10 rhinos) and lots of other game.

I had been worried that the tracking might make the drive seem artificial but it actually added to the experience. We reached a point where Daniel said Shera's cub was only about five metres away despite there being no sign - and then suddenly there it was staring straight at us. We also woke in the morning to find a family of warthogs sleeping on the verandah of our room, which was lovely.

The rooms were great, as was the food - especially some memorably good omelettes at breakfast.

We would definitely recommend Okonjima as a great stop for anyone visiting Namibia, as well as a convenient location to break up the long journey from Etosha or Damaraland to Windhoek." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana

"We found everybody extremely helpful for a commercial operation like this. They were also very good in forwarding a bikini my wife had left behind.
Standard room had fantastic view of the bush.

I'm sure you know all about the place - but a special mention of our guide on the game drives - Daniel. Great knowledge and friendly." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia

"I didn't end up doing anything here as there was alot of rain plus I couldn't get into my car with a flat remote battery. Reception was the most impersonal compared to other lodges. They were often too busy. The phone from my room didn't work so couldn't contact reception for anything.

Had to walk several minutes to get to reception from my room. The view rooms do not have any views in particular but are at the edge of the forest so good for seeing wildlife. The rooms were modern and spacious, but has too much of a concrete look and feel to them.

The road going in is not good, and when there is heavy rain, you cannot cross the river to get in or out forba few hours." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 4n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa

"It's certainly worth staying here but don't assume you will see a leopard!

We were very pleasantly surprised by our room. It was only a standard room but hard to see how it could be improved. At the foot of the bed there is a large landscape window through which you can see across the bush and watch various animals wandering around.

It is in the middle of nowhere but conveniently between Etosha and Windhoek.

Breakfast was very good and dinner better than most.

We found the activities bit mixed. We went on the tour of the Africat Foundation which included a trip through the cheetah enclosure. We saw several, close up.This tour was excellent and very informative.

We also went on the leopard tour. We were a bit put off when our guide told us when we got in the truck that there was only a 50-50 chance of catching a glimpse of a leopard.He explained how solitary and reclusive they are. We had the impression beforehand, rightly or wrongly, that a sighting was pretty well guaranteed because many of the leopard are collared. As it was we didn't see one although not for the want of trying by our guide. That was obviously disappointing.

Both guides were obviously passionate about their animals." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa

"This was our second time staying at Okonjima and I think we enjoyed it even more this time. It is run like a well oiled machine, with the very best service imaginable.

The leopard tracking was once again excellent, and our guide did his very best to find not only one, but two leopards for us! They upgraded our room to a view room, which was a lovely treat and the room was beautiful. Okonjima has an abundance of wildlife and we saw not only leopards, but cheetahs, kudu, mountain zebra, warthogs, jackals, oryx, elephant shrew, steenbok, and baboons.

The food in the restaurant is outstanding and the dinner service is beautifully done. I believe this is a place we will stop at again and again." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia

"This is a top end reserve, with opportunities to encounter wildlife in a way that is second to none. We encountered a large male leopard on the road as we approached the lodge and had an early morning game drive that enabled us both to spend time watching a female leopard feeding in a tree and then playing with her young, and to follow on foot a cheetah and her young - an absolutely amazing experience. The rooms and main lodge building are enormous, modern and luxurious, with unparalleled views across the reserve. Do not miss Okonjima Plains Camp!" See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia

"Certainly recommend the night drive- we saw over 10 brown hyaena, 6 porcupine, aardwolf and a lot more.

The leopard tracking itself feels a little contrived if you are used to the real thing though." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia

"Brilliant drives with Felix - and only one puncture despite the thorny terrain!

Superb base for seeing leopards and cheetahs." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia

"We stayed here 9 years ago when the now standard rooms were new, they are still excellent and the word 'standard' does them a disservice. The new communal lounge area has many comfortable seating areas, as well as fires for colder days.

We booked a total of 5 activities and had 2 different guides for them, both were enthusiastic and showed us what we were hoping for, even if it wasn't always easy. As we were previous visitors we were also given a couple of treats which were much appreciated.

Everyone was extremely helpful and keen to talk about the animals and the work and life of everyone there, giving us more of an insight of life there." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia