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
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"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The camp shops sold frozen meat and tinned vegetables and unappetizing chocolate, but little from which one could put together a picnic lunch.
It did occur to me at the time that it might be an idea to recommend people to stay at the lodges outside the park (such as Mushara Bush Camp) and enter the park daily, but then we discovered the floodlit water-holes which were fantastic (we saw several rhino and a leopard, but only at night) so I can now see why people might prefer to stay there. Nevertheless it’s worth a mention." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The water hole is the main attraction and certainly lived up to all our expectations, particularly after dinner when there was great interaction between elephant and rhino and the sighting of a leopard creeping away.
The staff were very good and friendly." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Camp"
"Excellent waterhole viewing"
The minus points were; very big and the Okaukuejo waterhole viewing was with so many other people it felt very touristy but again that said, the amount of animals we saw was super. We booked an afternoon safari and had to wait over an hour and when we questioned if it was going to happen and if not, could we change to the following day as soon it would be dark (supposed to be 3 hours long and by now 3.30) the woman on reception who we had paid was very rude." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Water hole is astonishing"
Accommodation is perfectly adequate and comfortable. People are very friendly." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The restaurant (self service apart from drinks), was just ok but that wasn't a surprise, as we had been told beforehand. The camp is very large, with lots of different types of accommodation and camping. But it's the best place to stay for seeing the waterhole activity." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The restaurant staff in particular gave very good service with the chef coming to speak with customers at each meal service to check everything was OK. The jewel in the crown here though is the waterhole with herds of elephants visiting on each of the two days we were here plus rhino, lion, giraffe and many herds of ungulates." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Okakuejo -once again for us !!"
The waterhole is wonderful with a fabulous lot of animals visiting particularly in the evening.It is a big camp and I must say it is amazingly quiet for the number housed there. I guess a lot of people go to bed early to be out early on their game drives.We self drove which is always satisfying.
The accommodation was clean and when we had to change chalets they made our new chalet priority cleaning so that we could move early. I would not like to stay in the more upmarket waterfront chalets as they have too much foot traffic past them and I find the appearance of the camping area ,bleak.
It is a quite basic camp but I will definitely go back again and probably again. The staff at reception were great and I saw some appalling behaviour from some guests and the staff were calm and polite." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
this is a great holiday place ,clean, tidy and full of activity, pool lovely and of course the waterhole never lets yoiu down, we will return!! shop adequate and office girls very helpful.
Even though it was busy with school holiday campers etc it was not truly crowded. excellent" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Best water hole in Etosha"
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Halali Camp
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Mushara Bush Camp
The family-friendly Mushara Bush Camp offers great value and is an excellent base from which to explore Etosha National Park.
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Ongava Tented Camp
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Onguma Tented Camp
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Mushara Lodge
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Dolomite Camp
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Onguma Bush Camp
For great wildlife viewing without breaking the bank, the affordable and understated luxury of Onguma Bush Camp could be perfect.
Namutoni Camp
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Hobatere Lodge
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Mushara Outpost
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Safarihoek Lodge
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Onguma The Fort
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Onguma Forest Camp
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Etosha Safari Camp
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Little Ongava
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Andersson's at Ongava
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Mountain Lodge
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Mokuti Etosha Lodge
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Etosha Oberland Lodge
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Vreugde Guest Farm
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Villa Mushara
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Etosha King Nehale
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Safari House
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Onkoshi Camp
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