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Reviews of Okaukuejo Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

722 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

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in May-2018, 129 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Okaukuejo Camp.
Lion

66% success

Leopard

6% success

Cheetah

18% success

Giraffe

99% success

Zebra

97% success

Oryx

96% success

Elephant

96% success

Wildebeest

93% success

Black Rhino

89% success

Spotted Hyena

56% success

Eland

45% success

White Rhino

38% success

Brown Hyena

23% success

Roan antelope

19% success

Sable antelope

14% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Showing 11-20 of 722
Duration
Arrival date
M&J
Oxfordshire

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

1 night Arrived 26 Jul 2024
"The floodlit waterhole makes it a very special place to stay!

Accommodation is basic but adequate. Restaurant and breakfast were far better than anticipated.

We last transited Etosha in 2006 driving a Toyota Corolla. The roads are in such a poor state that it would have fallen to pieces. It was difficult enough driving in a pick up truck - we were down to 20kph. We were seriously concerned that we would not reach the exit gate at Namutoni before the sunset time cutoff. Several vehicles had broken down between Okaukejo and Namutoni including a petrol tanker.

So sad as Etosha is the "jewel in the crown". The roads needs regrading urgently. Or tarred like Sossusvlei" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Sightings Report

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Oryx

10 sightings

White Rhino

6 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

MarVil
South Africa

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

1 night Arrived 8 Jul 2024
"This lodge is all about the watering hole!

The accommodation being the premier chalets overlooking it - was amazing! So spacious and lovely!

Some smell from the bathroom but honestly couldn’t care because the views were so brilliant!

The food at the lodge isn’t great but again - the waterhole experience will change ur life forever!

Must stay and must see!" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

5 sightings

Oryx

4 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

1 sighting

Zebra

4 sightings

MR & Mrs B
London

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 8 Jul 2024
"We stayed in PWC no. 35 - directly opposite the water hole. We felt so lucky. The waterhole was amazing - saw loads of elephants, rhinos, giraffes and much more.
Accommodation lacked the little extras compared to the private lodges but that didn't matter. It was clean and comfortable. The pool area was great and the food was very good." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs B
London

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

1 night Arrived 1 Jul 2024
"We were given a lesser quality room upon check-in, which was disappointing, but Sabina sorted it out with the camp reception quite quickly.

We enjoyed the experience of staying by the waterhole and observing the large variety and number of animals who came to drink and bathe.
That was an amazing experience and really make a night at the camp worthwhile.

The facilities were fine. Our room was a bit small and could use a refresh, but otherwise functional.

The restaurant food was a bit disappointing in quality." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Poor
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

2 sightings

Elephant

2 sightings

Giraffe

2 sightings

Oryx

2 sightings

Wildebeest

2 sightings

Zebra

2 sightings

Mr & Mrs B
Berkeley

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 27 Jun 2024
"Wonderful comfortable camp.

We chose a Premier Waterhole Chalet near the watering hole (#33) which we could see from the deck on the 2nd floor.

Magical experience, many animals, very comfortable lodging, friendly staff, easy to get around. A wonderful start to Etosha.

Food surprised us -- the fish we had the first night was much better than that served us at an allegedly gourmet seafood restaurant the previous night in Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

6 sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Oryx

10 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs M
Hagley

"All about the waterhole"

2 nights Arrived 4 Jun 2024
"A very large government run camp with all that that implies.

Food quality not up to the other resorts and fairly basic accommodation. One of the game drives was very poor indeed but, interestingly, the other was as good as we experienced anywhere.

It is not a question of what you see, it is a question of how knowledgeable the guide is and if they can be bothered to impart that knowledge.

Has a waterhole lit up in the evening where rhino, zebra, wildebeest and elephant regularly come to drink." See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Poor
Facilities:
Good
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

7 sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

4 sightings

Giraffe

4 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Oryx

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs B
Wiltshire

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 26 May 2024
"Our Bush Chalet (no. 91) was well located, being a short walk to both the waterhole and the restaurant.

It was very dated as we’d expected , but very clean with a good bed and bedding, efficient AC and instant hot water in the bathroom.
No safe for our valuables. We could park just outside the chalet.

Dinner in the camp restaurant was below average - a la carte with limited choices but sadly the vegetables were cold on both occasions we dined here.
Breakfast was better - buffet style with an egg station and a fairly good choice. We had one lunch which was OK.

The on-site floodlit waterhole was brilliant, at early morning, late evening and even in mid-afternoon.
Definitely worth putting up with dated rooms and below par food for this stunning waterhole.

A great location within the park for our game drives to so many different waterholes and fabulous game viewing." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Rooms:
Average
Food:
Poor
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Oryx

3 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

White Rhino

2 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr M.
Ramsgate

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

1 night Arrived 20 May 2024
"We had been warned that the Government rest camp was very basic so our expectations were not high. However, we were pleasantly surprised.

We had booked a waterhole chalet and it was only a few steps from the waterhole but with no view of it. The room was large, very clean, with comfortable single beds pushed together, duvets and extra blankets. There were tea and coffee making facilities, drinking glasses and a large very modern bathroom with toiletries including a tube of insect repellent. The only drawback to the room was that there was no safe, even though the receptionist had told us there was one. Perhaps some of the rooms have them and others don’t. We had to carry our passports and money as best we could and leave other valuables in the room but nothing happened while we were out.

The site itself was extensive and there were a lot of people about. Services included a grocery shop, petrol station, gift shop and swimming pools plus the normal facilities for the campers.

Dinner and breakfast were taken in the restaurant. Dinner was 3 courses with a couple of choices of dishes for each course (eg dessert was cake, ice-cream or fruit salad). Not fancy but nicely cooked and service was friendly and quick. Breakfast was a buffet with an egg station for omelettes etc.

Expert Africa were right about the waterhole. It was special. It was fenced off (fairly unobtrusively) to stop visitors getting too close to the animals but the other side of the fence was open to Etosha National Park. Benches were provided around the perimeter of the fence and a small shaded stand with 3 ranks of stone seating.

We went straight there and sat till dinnertime and saw plenty of game including one black rhino in the daylight, numerous elephant, kudu, wildebeest, springbok, oryx, giraffe, dozens of zebra squabbling for space and lots of birds. We went back after dark. The animals kept coming. At one point there were 4 black rhino around the water.

We also spent a couple of hours there the following morning before setting off for our next lodge which was very close. Overall, we heartily recommend this camp but have a think about the safe." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

6 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Oryx

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs Y
Suffolk

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 16 May 2024
"Fairly basic accommodation and food. The wildlife at the water hole was excellent. We would have been happy with one night here rather than two." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Sightings Report

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

Multiple sightings

White Rhino

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

namibia
sue

"Okaukuejo Camp review"

2 nights Arrived 11 May 2024
"As many people suggest, the main reason for visiting Okaukuejo is to visit the waterhole. This is a 'must' experience and the opportunity to walk over to it at any time of the day or night is unrivalled.

The accommodation is basic and surprisingly expensive. However the bed was comfortable with mosquito nets provided. The aircon worked. The bathroom is very basic and we didnt ever manage to get hot water for the 2 nights we were there. Tea and coffee facilities are offered and a fridge is provided.

The restaurant is okay and the outside seating area quite attractive. Service is a bit slow and the staff a bit hit and miss. Dinner which is included was fine. Breakfast which is self service is pretty basic. Hot food offered or basic cereals, feeble fruit salad and basic yoghurt.

There are two smallish pools onsite with a few outside sunbeds. The onsite shop is very well stocked but the staff there a quite indifferent.

Bottom line is we would go there again because access to the waterhole is so unique." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Average
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

Multiple sightings

Eland

5 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

5 sightings

Oryx

3 sightings

Wildebeest

5 sightings

Zebra

6 sightings

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