Reviews of Namutoni Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
90 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Namutoni Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Namutoni Camp review"
"Namutoni Camp review"
Food perfectly adequate but rooms not set up for self catering.
Nice pool." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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"Namutoni Camp review"
The drive from Galton Gate is not long - only about 12km, but this is not the most exciting stretch of road in Etosha and some of the waterholes around Namutoni are excellent, making it definitely worth considering staying here if wondering whether to instead stay at one of the lodges outside the park.
Staff at reception were really very welcoming and efficient both on arrival and departure. The required NAD500 deposit had to be paid in cash but now appears to be for return of keys only - there was no inventory check.
The fort dominates first impressions of camp and there is a lot of open space and fairly green grass. The view from the fort across the veld is excellent and offers a good opportunity for game viewing in the mid-distance in some context. The waterhole was not particular popular with guests. Although large, it is half obscured from the camp side by a large reed bed. We saw a herd of about 30 elephants here, but from outside of camp rather than from within the fence.
Bush chalets were unexpectedly really of pretty high standard, well finished and equipped - for example even with UK 3-pin sockets. They were in good condition. Showers were a bit odd, being over a sunken bath.
Paths between chalets are very strange, being constructed of thin concrete, undermined my mongoose, and laid out so that vehicles have to drive across them. Inevitably, they are cracked, uneven and broken and we now understand historic comments about trip hazards on 'walkways'. That said, they are well lit - it would be much better if they weren't there at all as they are unnecessary and it is perfectly ok to walk on the sand and gravel.
The best surprise was the food. Dinner had to be booked but this was not a problem despite arriving quite late. The menu was a fairly undescriptive list of meat / game / fish but the cooking was excellent and the restaurant staff were really welcoming and engaging. Breakfast was more mundane with a rather less enthusiastic group of staff but the food was perfectly satisfactory.
Did not do any camp-run activities but evening and morning self-drive game drives were very productive." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Namutoni Camp review"
This quieter camp was a very pleasant place to stay in the east of Etosha.
The best NWR camp we have seen." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Namutoni Camp review"
Cute rooms. Interesting layout and very close to some spectacular encounters in the nearby waterholes.
Well worth getting up early for a drive at dawn (we were well rewarded)" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Namutoni Camp review"
Limited choice, poor quality and often served cold - so be prepared !
Out of all the government camps Namutoni faired just a little better than the others but generally the standard of the food offering was uninspiring to say the least." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
"Namutoni Camp review"
The dinners were good although the menu very limited - the same two choices of main course each day.
Breakfast not as good but again very low visitor numbers and still under Covid restrictions. The pool area was good but the pool itself not particularly clean." See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia
"Clean and comfortable"
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