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"
It’s a mixed bag - the rooms are very basic but clean and the food is simple with a limited selection but we found it to be very good and with nice service.
One surprise was the bats living in our room which gave us quite a shock - luckily we had substantial mosquito nets which also work well on bats.
The pool was most welcome as it was very hot but you can see that the camp is underfunded by the lack of things like pool loungers and umbrellas (shade was at a premium).
The waterhole is fascinating and we did see rhino several times which was a treat." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Black Rhino
2 sightings
Cheetah
Multiple sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
4 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
White Rhino
2 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
Still the location in Etosha was great so I would recommend staying in the chalets but would bring my own food. Also wifi was erratic making paying other than with cash difficult. (Using credit cards was easy everywhere else including all gas stations.)
We really enjoyed seeing Etosha in the rainy season. My son is very interested in reptiles and amphibians which abound during this time of year. I loved seeing all the babies. We watched a baby impala examine a millipede. Its reaction when the millipede was priceless.
We also got remarkably close to rhino and giraffe.
There were very few people in the park but the people there were very eager to share siting information." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
There are a few forms to fill out at check in. Luckily we were 2nd in line, as a large queue formed in the office as we waited. There is a separate line for check in and for park fees, so I quickly sorted the fees and bought a map of the park from the shop across the way whilst Alexa queued whilst the group in front of us finished checking in. There are now signs around the site requesting that cards are used over cash for payments, although you can still use both. You need to purchase credit vouchers to use the wifi, so we did not bother.
We also found the food in the evenings to be absolutely fine, albeit a very limited menu, (chicken, beef or Hake with veg) and the service was good. This may have just been a matter of timing - as we sat down various patrons at other tables were getting very angry and were demanding to be allowed to order or chasing up where their food was. I should also say for for the interests of balance, these same patrons then painstakingly went through said v short menu, asking ridiculous questions.
Our waitress took our order promptly, and the food itself did not take very long to arrive. Breakfast had cold options such as yoghurts, meat, cheeses, fruit salad and cereals laid out, as well as bread / toast with a choice of a few condiments. There is also a hot trolley with bacon, beans and sausages + scrambled egg, and a chef on hand to cook omelettes etc . A tea and coffee station is always available to use (as long as a jolly dutchman does not mistake the milk urn for a teapot, and chuck in a few teabags before realising his mistake and sidling off!) We arrived back for breakfast (06.30-09.30) at about 09.20 from a game drive both mornings, which gave us enough time to eat all we wanted at a leisurely pace before it was cleared away.
The room is alright, but the decor was looking a little tired in places. It has a large bed and mosquito nets, air conditioning and an en suite. It also has a small kitchenette with fridge, kettle, sink and hob + a small sofa and coffee table. We did have an issue with the flush on our toilet, which we reported straight away after we arrived. Someone did come out and attend to it whilst we were on an afternoon game drive, but it never fully worked for the entirety of our stay. This didn't really bother us too much, as there were other blocks of toilets nearby that we could use, or we were out on game drives anyway. The rooms closest to the waterhole look newer, larger, and more luxurious, so future guests could try to get into one of these if they are worried about the standards of the rooms in general.
The staff did not ask about any itinerary of items when we checked out, but we had taken some picture of the room when we arrived and leaving just in case. Check out was a very simple process. We also filled up with fuel here just before checking out. The card machine here had temporarily stopped working, but they seemed to have plenty of fuel for guests. There is a new petrol station about 5km south of the Anderson gate outside the park." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Black Rhino
5 sightings
Elephant
3 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The roads away from the entrance road are terrible." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Black Rhino
5 sightings
Elephant
3 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
White Rhino
1 sighting
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
Good large piece of beef for R250 one night and chicken breast with vegetables including marrow the following night R220. Breakfasts no change queue for fry up of eggs or omelette as before, but no fruit with yoghurt (we spoke to a waitress we knew from dinner and resolved this issue). Shop fairly empty in time for a stock take the next day!
Bush chalet fine as previously. Less activity at the waterhole in the evening, excluding rhinos who are consistent visitors most of five at once.
Only two bull elephants over the two evenings. In fact a lot fewer elephants seen in this part of the park.
One male lion appeared on the second evening after roaring his presence on the way in." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 5n in South Africa
Black Rhino
4 sightings
Elephant
2 sightings
Giraffe
8 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
6 sightings
Wildebeest
7 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The room we were booked into was basic and really hot, we weren't given the option by Sabina to book a waterhole chalet.
The buildings all have tiled roofs rather than being thatched, which makes them feel like hot boxes.
We were glad it was only a one night stay" See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Black Rhino
10 sightings
Elephant
2 sightings
Giraffe
6 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Roan antelope
2 sightings
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
White Rhino
2 sightings
Wildebeest
7 sightings
Zebra
7 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
Kind of feels zoo-like (and that's just the humans).
Fantastic base from which to explore surrounding waterholes though. Once you get in your car you can find incredible sights where you are all on your own." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Black Rhino
8 sightings
Brown Hyena
1 sighting
Cheetah
2 sightings
Eland
10 sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
6 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Roan antelope
10 sightings
Sable antelope
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
6 sightings
White Rhino
6 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The dinner that we had was fine, despite some negative reviews that I had come across. We even saw two rhinos by the waterhole in the evening after dinner.
Despite the basic accommodation, I was very happy to have included this camp in our itinerary.
The wifi connection was an issue but for just one night, it was acceptable, especially as I was warned about it before the trip." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
2 sightings
Giraffe
1 sighting
Oryx
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
White Rhino
1 sighting
Wildebeest
1 sighting
Zebra
1 sighting
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
[Ed: Comment on Namutoni was:
"Having visited Etosha a number of times in past years we found the food offering in all government camps never particularly good but in this visit all the camps catering standard has diminished to an all time low.
Limited choice, poor quality and often served cold - so be prepared !"]" See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
White Rhino
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The numbers and variety of game is just unrivalled. I stayed up the first night and saw 15 black rhino and at one point there were 7 in the water itself.
The food is OK but that is not why you are there.
We went on a night drive and saw a black rhino with a week old youngster. In truth, it was a little disappointing. The driver had to drive and spot at the same time and that seemed very difficult." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
White Rhino
1 sighting
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
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Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Halali Camp
The smallest of Etosha's erstwhile restcamps, overlooking its own floodlit waterhole, Halali has a superb location near the centre of Etosha Pan.
Mushara Bush Camp
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Ongava Lodge
With fantastic views over a private reserve bordering Etosha, the smart Ongava Lodge offers driving and walking safaris on the reserve, and guided drives in Etosha.
Ongava Tented Camp
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Onguma Tented Camp
Onguma Tented Camp is a lovely, little tented camp which centres around an attractive waterhole a short drive from the Von Lindequist Gate to eastern Etosha.
Mushara Lodge
Close to the eastern entrance to Etosha, the comfortable Mushara Lodge is well-placed for exploring the park in your own vehicle or on a guided drive.
Dolomite Camp
Opened in 2011, Dolomite Camp allows visitors access to the far west side of Etosha National Park, which was previously off limits to most visitors.
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
Centred on an old fort, the government run Namutoni Camp is located just inside Etosha National Park, close to Fisher's Pan.
Hobatere Lodge
To the west of Etosha National Park, on the edge of Damaraland, Hobatere Lodge offers good game-viewing on its own reserve.
Mushara Outpost
Intimate and luxurious, Mushara Outpost is well-placed on a private reserve to explore nearby Etosha National Park on your own or on a guided drive.
Safarihoek Lodge
At the heart of the private Etosha Heights Reserve, Safarihoek Lodge offers comfortable accommodation and excellent game-viewing.
Onguma The Fort
The Fort is the jewel in the crown of the Onguma lodges, and arguably the whole of eastern Etosha.
Onguma Camp Kala
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Onguma Forest Camp
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Etosha Safari Lodge
A short drive from Etosha National Park's southern entrance, Etosha Safari Lodge is a convenient base from which to explore the park.
Taleni Etosha Village
Only 4km from Etosha's southern entrance, Taleni Etosha Village is an affordable base from which to explore the park.
Etosha Safari Camp
Funky, low-key and very original, Etosha Safari Camp is well placed for visiting Etosha National Park on a self-drive or guided safari.
Little Ongava
The beautifully located and luxurious Little Ongava is a stunning place to stay in order to explore Etosha National Park and the private Ongava Reserve.
Andersson's at Ongava
With game drives on both its private reserve and in Etosha, Andersson's at Ongava also offers access to the Ongava Research Centre.
Mountain Lodge
In the heart of the private Etosha Heights Reserve, the family-friendly Mountain Lodge offers game drives and bush walks within an exclusive environment.
Mokuti Etosha Lodge
With 106 rooms, child-friendly Mokuti Etosha Lodge is more like a hotel than a lodge. Facilities to include a gym, spa, tennis courts and even a snake park.
Etosha Oberland Lodge
A short drive from Etosha National Park's southern entrance, Etosha Oberland Lodge is a very comfortable base from which to explore the park, with excellent food.
Vreugde Guest Farm
Vreugde Guest Farm is a delightful owner-run and working sheep farm where you can expect a warm welcome and charming hospitality.
Villa Mushara
Offering luxury on a peaceful private reserve close to Etosha, Villa Mushara is a great choice for honeymooners & those wishing to indulge themselves.
Etosha King Nehale
A short drive from the national park's northern entrance, Etosha King Nehale Lodge is an interesting and comfortable base from which to explore the park.
Safari House
The private Safari House on the Etosha Heights reserve is a great option families or friends travelling together.
Onkoshi Camp
Onkoshi Camp is owned and run by Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Built on elevated wooden platforms it overlooks Etosha Pan.
