Reviews of Okaukuejo Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
724 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Okaukuejo Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Waterhole excellent"
We were given wrong information about the opening times of the snack bar and so missed it. The stock of food at the shop is not good. Very difficult to self cater" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
White Rhino
Multiple sightings
"Great waterhole"
Booking in was not great and were not provided with information either about how things work in the camp or in the park itself. The staff were pretty disinterested and did the bare minimum.. all of these shortcomings however fade when we entered the park itself.
Oh must mention the picnic/toilet areas - shocking. not fit for purpose but I guess you know that.
We did the night drive and would not recommend it. We realised that there was the possibility we would not see much and we didnt but the guide made no comment on the fact that we did not see much as if this was normal." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Black Rhino
2 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
8 sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
3 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Great time in our Premier Waterhole Chalet"
The room (Premier Waterhole Chalet) was very spacious and of course had a great view of the waterhole." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa
Black Rhino
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo about location"
However this place is all about its incredible waterhole and the wildlife which visit. We spent a couple of hours one evening sitting by the floodlit waterhole and saw elephants, giraffes, white rhinos, spotted hyena, zebras and various antelope.
Would recommend a one night stay here (take your binos for the night viewing)." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Roan antelope
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
3 sightings
White Rhino
4 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Wow, what a waterhole!"
The accommodation was not as up market as our others but we had clean sheets both nights and it was certainly much better than we had been led to anticipate. The food was buffet style and considering they were catering for masses of people, it was good.
A great location to explore the numerous waterholes near by and of course the opportunity to watch wildlife easily at night without the need for a guide, was fantastic." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Black Rhino
3 sightings
Elephant
5 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Oryx
5 sightings
Wildebeest
7 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
A lot of bureacracy to pay for days in the park and then even more to get the keys to the accommodation. Info taken at the gate and then a ledger to fill in at the camp to pay for access which was til midday on our third day. When i asked if i could pay for longer on the third day as we were leaving from the east gate the lady behind the counter wrote on the pass addding 2 more hours. then a second ledger and a file to fill in for the accommodation.We were given a photocopied map of the site and our accommodation and the restaurant marked on it. No mention of the waterhole.The staff here appeared particularly jaded.
The map also listed game drives that could be undertaken at dawn, afternoon or evening, but when we asked if we could book one we were told there were no drivers and then a big party had booked the following afternoon so there was no opportunity to do a guided drive.
Having said that self drive was great as you could go out at any time between dawn to dusk and the waterhole on site was a magnet for game at all times of day. which is why I would say this camp is a must. Pre dinner and after dinner saw rhino, elephants and lions at the waterhole.
Dinner and breakfast were help yourself buffet style but food was basic and often the trays were empty.
We did have glossy starlings with chicks nesting in our porch roof and we had a visit from a bat that appeared in our room one morning. One pool was drained for repairs during our stay and the other looked like something had died in it." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Black Rhino
4 sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
3 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
White Rhino
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Stay in Etosha for the floodlit waterhole"
Our single story waterhole chalet No. 13 was well set back from the waterhole, in fact there were really only 4 chalets near enough to be able to see the nightlife from their 1st floor room. Our room was O.K. - it had all the necessaries for a good night's sleep although the bed linen was very tired. A kettle inside the rustic wardrobe was a bonus but there was really insufficient space for our luggage.
Restaurant/Food - Very variable - rather like school diners, all buffet style. Catering for so very many people including those camping. I would give the food and dining experience only 2 stars at very best.
In summing up, just one night in this particular lodge for it's unique waterhole would have been enough for us although another night in the area as there is so much to see in this part of Etosha - we met a lion and a rhino on the road just outside the camp gates early morning and the most memorable was watching hundreds (literally) of zebra come in to drink from a fresh water spring on the edge of the pan at Okondka." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Black Rhino
8 sightings
Elephant
1 sighting
Zebra
10 sightings
"Barracks like accommodation in Etosha"
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
We paid our N$500 deposit, but there was no inventory to check (nor was there a physical check at any time) and equipment in the chalet was basic - nothing not 'fixed'. There are two pools, one more like a pond with growth and the other not clear.
The food was very 'school dinner' self-service and reminders to re-stock needed, quality was way down on the two previous stops. Breakfast for the later guests on our first morning (us at around 7.30 only) was virtually without choice. A disappointment in that respect.
The waterhole was sadly bereft of wildlife but an enjoyable 'sundowner' setting watching weaver birds." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Not bad for a government facility"
Nothing to complain about but we had been spoilt by better!" See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
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