Reviews of Okonjima Plains Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
408 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Okonjima Plains 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, 81 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Okonjima Plains Camp.
Leopard
95% success
Oryx
99% success
Giraffe
96% success
Zebra
95% success
Wildebeest
70% success
Eland
58% success
Brown Hyena
54% success
Sable antelope
48% success
White Rhino
32% success
Pangolin
10% success
Spotted Hyena
10% success
Aardvark
9% success
The B Party
Hampshire
"Great trips at Okonjima"
2 nights Arrived 23 Jun 2012
"We were lucky enough to be given an upgrade to the Bush Camp.
Rooms comfortable, food excellent and yet again friendly, helpful staff.
We did the leopard hunt (leopard finally spotted just before it got dark) and the cheetah hunt on foot. Would recommend both but would advise doing the leopard hunt in the morning rather than afternoon if possible as it got dark too quickly (5.30pm).
Only suggestion would be for the staff to give you a written outline of the various trips on offer on arrival - this is much easier to take in than the spoken word.
Restaurant was cold in the evening - more gas needed for the patio heaters !" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Rooms comfortable, food excellent and yet again friendly, helpful staff.
We did the leopard hunt (leopard finally spotted just before it got dark) and the cheetah hunt on foot. Would recommend both but would advise doing the leopard hunt in the morning rather than afternoon if possible as it got dark too quickly (5.30pm).
Only suggestion would be for the staff to give you a written outline of the various trips on offer on arrival - this is much easier to take in than the spoken word.
Restaurant was cold in the evening - more gas needed for the patio heaters !" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr C & Mrs L
Kent
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
1 night Arrived 18 Jun 2012
"A one night stop just the right distance for the afternoon flight from Windhoek.
We went leopard tracking and although we were excited to see a leopard I now have my doubts about vehicles following the animal with its radio collar. At least two vehicles were on its tail." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
We went leopard tracking and although we were excited to see a leopard I now have my doubts about vehicles following the animal with its radio collar. At least two vehicles were on its tail." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr S & Mrs S
WA
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
1 night Arrived 29 Apr 2012
"The room was very nice and the meals were very good.
And while we were very happy to see a leopard and a cheetah it did seem contrived to use a tracking device to find them." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
And while we were very happy to see a leopard and a cheetah it did seem contrived to use a tracking device to find them." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Surrey
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
1 night Arrived 5 Apr 2012
"We all agreed that this was our favourite lodge. So friendly, beautifully decorated and the view rooms were wonderful. The way they were laid out giving a view over the landscape from the beds was just perfect.
Then we had the best time on both the cheetah tracking and the leopard tracking. Our guide Michael was so skilled and informative that it really added to our safari trips and we got to within metres of the cheetahs and followed a leopard.
Again the meals were delicious." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
Then we had the best time on both the cheetah tracking and the leopard tracking. Our guide Michael was so skilled and informative that it really added to our safari trips and we got to within metres of the cheetahs and followed a leopard.
Again the meals were delicious." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dr F & Mrs A
UK
"Return to Okonjima"
2 nights Arrived 23 Feb 2012
"Lovely though main camp is I prefer their (more expensive) Bush Camp. It was lovely to see the leopards and cheetahs and this is probably the most reliable way of doing so.
It is also a more acceptable way of allowing lots of people to see them as I find the idea of several vehicles chasing after stalking predators abhorrent and at least we know that these beautiful animals will be cared for if necessary.
At the same time the idea of educating people about the dreadful treatment we mete out to these animals is laudable. They do a good job here." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
It is also a more acceptable way of allowing lots of people to see them as I find the idea of several vehicles chasing after stalking predators abhorrent and at least we know that these beautiful animals will be cared for if necessary.
At the same time the idea of educating people about the dreadful treatment we mete out to these animals is laudable. They do a good job here." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr M & Mrs P
UK
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 23 Jan 2012
"We were upgraded to the Bush Camp because they were refurbishing the main camp which was rather nice! The food at this lodge was superb, cooked with a delicate touch. The staff were friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our two game drives, especially the drive tracking the leopard in the late afternoon after a deluge of rain!
We thought the wine was very expensive and the game drives quite pricey although we accept that some of the money is used in their fine efforts in conservancy, which are highly laudable.
A very happy experience and we met and chatted to our fellow guests in a very convivial atmosphere." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
We thought the wine was very expensive and the game drives quite pricey although we accept that some of the money is used in their fine efforts in conservancy, which are highly laudable.
A very happy experience and we met and chatted to our fellow guests in a very convivial atmosphere." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Dave
USA
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 14 Nov 2011
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr D & Mrs S
Wilts
"Fantastic experience."
2 nights Arrived 2 Nov 2011
"What a place and the perfect ending to our trip. We were upgraded to Bush Camp as the main camp was full. It was wonderful.
Our chalet was super and there was bird seed to feed the birds (and a hungry warthog!). We tracked cheetah on foot and leopard from the safari vehicle. No opportunity to drive yourselves around but we didn't want this as we hoped to see cheetah and leopard and did just that we the help of the guides.
The staff prepared our dinner table with a crad from them all wishing us Happy Anniversary and included a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine.
This was a wonderful stay and we can't praise it enough." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Our chalet was super and there was bird seed to feed the birds (and a hungry warthog!). We tracked cheetah on foot and leopard from the safari vehicle. No opportunity to drive yourselves around but we didn't want this as we hoped to see cheetah and leopard and did just that we the help of the guides.
The staff prepared our dinner table with a crad from them all wishing us Happy Anniversary and included a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine.
This was a wonderful stay and we can't praise it enough." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Wales
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 27 Oct 2011
"We had a view room, which was spacious and possessed a veranda. We did cheetah and leopard tracking: both excellent as well as the bushman trail, which is also recommended.
Only negative point was that at meal times we had no opportunity to eat as a couple as we were seated with others on a large table.
Don't miss afternoon tea and cake: not for dieters." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Only negative point was that at meal times we had no opportunity to eat as a couple as we were seated with others on a large table.
Don't miss afternoon tea and cake: not for dieters." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms C & Mr B
Inverness
"Okonjima Bush Camp Review"
2 nights Arrived 26 Oct 2011
"Must confess to being mysteriously up-graded to Bush Camp - Honeymoon Suite too. Wow!
Extremely comfortable, huge room. Very reluctant to leave. Outstandingly good food, staff, everything. Providing bird food outside room was a nice touch.
Very close encounters with leopards, cheetah and wild dogs. Stunning. Loved the owners commitment to the cause.
Faultless. Highlight of our trip. Not to be missed." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Extremely comfortable, huge room. Very reluctant to leave. Outstandingly good food, staff, everything. Providing bird food outside room was a nice touch.
Very close encounters with leopards, cheetah and wild dogs. Stunning. Loved the owners commitment to the cause.
Faultless. Highlight of our trip. Not to be missed." See all these reviews: 14n 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
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Okonjima Bush Camp
Roomy chalets, personal service and great food make Okonjima Bush Camp a comfortable base from which to explore the Okonjima Reserve.
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.
