Reviews of Okaukuejo Camp
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723 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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"Okaukuejo Camp review"
We knew in advance that with this being a government owned property it was not likely to be at the same standard as the others on our trip. We had great rooms right next to the water hole and there was plenty to see - elephants, black rhino's, giraffes and the rooms themselves, although basic were fine.
What really let this place down was the staff and service. We booked dinner for 19.30 and were finally served 2 hours later - the food was cold, they'd obviously run out of certain items (we got a different soup and different veg to what was offerred) and the staff didn't seem to care - at least we got food which some families didn't." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
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
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
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
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
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
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
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
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
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
"All about the waterhole"
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
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
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
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
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
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