Reviews of Okonjima Bush Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
273 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Okonjima Bush 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 Jun-2018, 87 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Okonjima Bush Camp.
Leopard
92% success
Giraffe
98% success
Oryx
96% success
Zebra
95% success
Wildebeest
68% success
Brown Hyena
67% success
Eland
52% success
White Rhino
51% success
Sable antelope
44% success
Pangolin
27% success
Spotted Hyena
10% success
Aardvark
6% success
Mr & Mrs V
Coulsdon
"Okonjima Villa Review"
2 nights Arrived 18 Jun 2011
"We were delighted to be upgraded to the best room in the Villa complex. What an amazing, exclusive place. We were well looked after by AJ (guide and manager), Martin the cook and Joanna the housekeeper. We had a lovely time here and didn't want to leave!!! Six other guests were also upgraded and we had a great time talking at table and around a fire after dinner.
Fabulous!" See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia
Fabulous!" See all these reviews: 25n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms E
London
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 28 May 2011
"Fascinating to come back here after 16 years and see how it has developed in both facilities and strategy. Okonjima is not your regular lodge and tracking cats via radio collars in very large enclosures is a different experience - but a fantastic one!
We stayed in Bush Camp, which has lovely, comfortable, open rooms, well spread out. The bird food was a nice touch and attracted a flock of great sightings. Our guide Albert was a top man who really went the distance for us. We tracked leopard, cheetah and scrambled up a bushy escarpment on foot to find hyena.
It was really interesting to visit Africat and see its work in action and hear about the increased focus on education." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
We stayed in Bush Camp, which has lovely, comfortable, open rooms, well spread out. The bird food was a nice touch and attracted a flock of great sightings. Our guide Albert was a top man who really went the distance for us. We tracked leopard, cheetah and scrambled up a bushy escarpment on foot to find hyena.
It was really interesting to visit Africat and see its work in action and hear about the increased focus on education." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Hereford
"Lovely to be back."
3 nights Arrived 17 Apr 2011
"On arrival we found we were not booked for a garden room as requested, fortunately this was rectified.
As returning guests we were made very welcome.
Both Leopard and Cheetah tracking was excellent. I was privileged to be lent an ATV to track their four wild dogs, a rare and unforgettable experience. I also had the opportunity to talk to Tristan about my interest in Cheetahs which has already given me some new avenues to explore." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
As returning guests we were made very welcome.
Both Leopard and Cheetah tracking was excellent. I was privileged to be lent an ATV to track their four wild dogs, a rare and unforgettable experience. I also had the opportunity to talk to Tristan about my interest in Cheetahs which has already given me some new avenues to explore." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs M
Portugal
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 19 Jan 2011
"Excellent Game drives and information on the rehabitation, a very good cause.
The hospitality staff seemed pre -occupied in the communial areas had little time for guests.
Loved the venue." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
The hospitality staff seemed pre -occupied in the communial areas had little time for guests.
Loved the venue." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mr M & Mrs J
UK
"Final Days with Cheetah"
2 nights Arrived 28 Dec 2010
"What a fantastic place to end our trip.
Although the cats are semi-captive and radio tracked it was still a thrill to see them so close. Leopard, Cheetah and our favourite , Wild Dog. Not sure if everyone gets the chance to see the dogs, we were fortunate to be able to ask the Africat staff. They are hand raised and although can never be released fully wild, they do hunt for themselves. Howeve because they are used to humans we could get off the vehicle and walk closer to them - amazing." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Although the cats are semi-captive and radio tracked it was still a thrill to see them so close. Leopard, Cheetah and our favourite , Wild Dog. Not sure if everyone gets the chance to see the dogs, we were fortunate to be able to ask the Africat staff. They are hand raised and although can never be released fully wild, they do hunt for themselves. Howeve because they are used to humans we could get off the vehicle and walk closer to them - amazing." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr S & Ms H
Surrey
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
1 night Arrived 5 Nov 2010
"We were somewhat apprehensive about staying here in advance of our trip, having had mixed feedback from friends and fearing it might be too commercialised.
In fact, we liked it very much - well run, delightful accommodation, very enjoyable game drives and a thoroughly professional and friendly staff." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
In fact, we liked it very much - well run, delightful accommodation, very enjoyable game drives and a thoroughly professional and friendly staff." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
UK
"Okonjima Bush Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 8 Oct 2010
"A wonderful experience.
Staff were knowledgeable and helpful. Although this was relatively expensive there were no hidden extras and it was good value with the included activities. We were glad we started our trip here because it set the standard for game viewing.
Catering was excellent and there was a good atmosphere when sharing the table with other guests at dinner." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Staff were knowledgeable and helpful. Although this was relatively expensive there were no hidden extras and it was good value with the included activities. We were glad we started our trip here because it set the standard for game viewing.
Catering was excellent and there was a good atmosphere when sharing the table with other guests at dinner." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr C & Mrs A
UK
"Superb experience"
2 nights Arrived 3 Oct 2010
"Food was outstanding. The dining area was superb, 3 safaris a day which were all excellent except for the night safari for which we paid extra and felt the guide really did not want to do it.
The safaris were a bit false because of what the camp is all about. The walking safari was really superb with good guide." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia; 3n in South Africa
The safaris were a bit false because of what the camp is all about. The walking safari was really superb with good guide." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zambia; 3n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs J & daughters
UK
"Four hungry cheetahs"
2 nights Arrived 27 Sep 2010
"This was a wonderful experience.
Our guide Paul was both knowledgeable and funny. The first night we found the leopard and on the next morning 4 hungry cheetahs feeding on an eland. It was a lovely touch having the birdseed to throw outside the cabin and the other stars were the warthogs - who needs a lawnmower?
My only criticism is that I would like to have learnt more about the work of Africat and seen more of their facilities. Several other people we talked with felt the same way." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Our guide Paul was both knowledgeable and funny. The first night we found the leopard and on the next morning 4 hungry cheetahs feeding on an eland. It was a lovely touch having the birdseed to throw outside the cabin and the other stars were the warthogs - who needs a lawnmower?
My only criticism is that I would like to have learnt more about the work of Africat and seen more of their facilities. Several other people we talked with felt the same way." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr M.
Loughborough
"Hyenas and Bushman trail"
1 night Arrived 12 Sep 2010
"The hyena drive was different from the cheetah and leopard drives because part of it was conducted on foot, right up to the moment when we stood just a few feet away from one of the male hyenas - fantastic.
As ever, the Bushman trail was very informative and another chance to walk through the bush albeit close to the camp.
Excellent bird-feeding facilities too right outside the view rooms, but watch out for the warthogs that come and eat the lot!" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
As ever, the Bushman trail was very informative and another chance to walk through the bush albeit close to the camp.
Excellent bird-feeding facilities too right outside the view rooms, but watch out for the warthogs that come and eat the lot!" See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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Other lodges in Okonjima Nature Reserve
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Okonjima Plains Camp
Plains Camp is the most economical option on the Okonjima Reserve, where big cats can often be seen at close quarters, with great photographic opportunities.
Okonjima Villa
Okonjima Villa is the most exclusive place to stay on Okonjima, offering luxury, privacy, flexibility and fantastic wildlife-watching opportunities.
Okonjima Bush Suite
Okonjima Bush Suite is an exclusive, luxurious two-bedroom retreat with a private guide and chef, offering some great photo opportunities when tracking predators.
