Reviews of Olakira Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
59 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Olakira Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Outstanding guide"
Great game drives - our guide (Kaneal, if I'm spelling it right) was very knowledgeable; he got us in very good places to observe what was happening - some domestic life with a pride of lions, the migration of about 400 wildebeest over the Mara River, a lone female lion eating a freshly killed wildebeest - lots and lots of birds --" See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya; 3n in Tanzania
"Great location with excellent guide"
The camp is comfortable, staff is helpful and the food was very good." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya; 3n in Tanzania

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
2 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Oryx
6 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Olakira"
If I ever go back, that's exactly what I would hope for." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda

Buffalo
4 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Eland
3 sightings

Elephant
6 sightings

Giraffe
4 sightings

Hippo
7 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
4 sightings

Roan antelope
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wild dog
2 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Olakira review"
Although the camp moves twice a year depending on the migration, you would never know as it looks permanent.
Great food and accommodation as always with these safari camps, the staff and guides are friendly, knowledgeable and attentive for your every need.
Our guide Eustace was superb in getting prime positions for the Mara crossing in competition with the many other safari vehicles jostling for a view.." See all these reviews: 17n in Kenya; 9n in Zimbabwe; 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Botswana; 5n in Zambia

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
8 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
6 sightings

Lion
8 sightings

Oryx
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Spectacular camp in a beautiful setting"
They must have recently upgraded the showers — because the literature talks about bucket showers, but in fact the showers are easy to use, hot and powerful, and don't require any advance planning.
The service is superb. Our guide was outstanding. It's a mobile camp, so the individual rooms and common areas aren't as luxurious as other permanent camps that we have stayed in, but it's still very nice, the location is excellent, and the service is exemplary." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
5 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
9 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
8 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Wildebeest Calving in Ndutu"
Due to the popularity of the calving event as a spectacle there were far more vehicles from lots of other camps and lodges." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania

Buffalo
1 sighting

Cheetah
6 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Giraffe
4 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Olakira review"
Excellent service, great accommodation, excellent food and a very good guide." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
"Fine stay at Olakira"
The accommodation is comfortable, the food produced by chef John tasty and varied.
Rama the guide is well experienced and has good knowledge of the flora as well as the wildlife and birds. We had a great time together. There is a good varied terrain within distance of the camp and in January thousands of wildebeest and zebra and so also predators so that I gained a long list of mammals, birds and other wildlife." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 4n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
5 sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Best safari experience"
It has an informal atmosphere but the service was excellent.
There was a good number of guests allowing for lively company in the evenings. The staff and guests all mixed in together." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Amazing venue, staff & food"
Our room was fantastic, the staff were very friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and the safari drives were unbelievable, whilst our guide was very very knowledgable." See all these reviews: 5n in Zanzibar; 4n in Tanzania

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
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