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Okaukuejo - Etosha National Park

Etosha Game Reserve - Namibia

Okaukuejo is 114kms north of Outjo on the C38. This road leads you right to Etosha Park's Andersson's Gate – and from here it is only a few 'game viewing' kilometers to Okaukuejo. It is the oldest tourist camp in Etosha and it currently functions as the administrative hub of the park as well as being home to the Etosha Ecological Institute. It is situated at the western end of the Etosha Pan.

The main attraction of this camp is that it overlooks a permanent waterhole, which is floodlit at night. Here a wide diversity of wildlife congregates and interacts. The spectacle starts at dawn, with animals coming in large numbers to quench their thirst. The excitement continues throughout the day and deep into the night. In the early evenings, it is not uncommon to have black rhinoceros, elephant and lion, all drinking at the same time.

There is a bar, shop, swimming pool and a kiosk The restaurant provides a choice of a buffet or 'a la carte' menus.

Accommodation is in one of the following units:

  • Premier Waterhole Chalet: double story chalet with a balcony overlooking the waterhole. Two bedrooms, downstairs with 2 single beds and upstairs with a queen size double. Lounge area, fridge and tea-station
  • Family Chalet: self catering unit with two bedrooms, kitchenette and braai (barbeque) area
  • Waterhole Chalet: situated close to the waterhole these are comfortable double rooms with en-suite bathroom, fridge & tea-station
  • Bush Chalet: 2 bed chalet with one bedroom, bathroom, lounge area & braai. Equipped with fridge & tea station
  • Double Room: room with en-suite bathroom, fridge & tea station

Okaukuejo is the main area of tourist activity inside Etosha, but visitors can also choose to stay at either Halali, Namutoni or Onkoshi Camp. All four of these camps are operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts and have the advantage of being inside the Etosha National Park. Alternatively, you might like to enquire about several other private lodges around Etosha.

Join one of the morning, afternoon or night game drives around Etosha. Game viewing is best done in the cool of the early morning or late afternoon. Most people choose to game drive themselves around the park – stopping at the various waterholes en-route.

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  • Okaukuejo: Waterhole 01
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  • Okaukuejo: Bush Chalet 01
  • Okaukuejo: Double Room 01
  • Okaukuejo: Premier Waterhole Chalet 02
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  • Okaukuejo: Bush Chalet 02
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  • Okaukuejo: Swimming Pool 01
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Etosha Guided Game Drives
You can join one of the twice daily game drives around Etosha
Game Drive
Game viewing is best done in the cool of the early morning and late afternoon, most people choose to drive themselves around the park - stopping at the various waterhole's and watching the animals as they come down to drink

Directions:

Okaukuejo can be reached by driving north from Outjo on the C38. This road leads to the Etosha Park's Andersson Gate - and from here it is only a few 'game viewing' kilometers to Okaukuejo

Map | Okaukuejo | Etosha Park | Namibia

Anderssons Camp

Brand new mid-market lodge on the Ongava reserve

Eagle Tented Camp

Value for money accommodation in a well designed tented camp

Epacha Game Lodge and Spa

Traditional slightly formal up-market lodge. Situated on same property as Eagle Tented Camp

Etosha Mountain Lodge

A small private lodge, borders on Etosha however the distance to the park entrance makes it fairly un-suitable for day visits

Etosha Safari Camp

Budget accommodation, close to the Anderson Gate

Etosha Safari Lodge

Within 10km of the Etosha entrance this mid-range lodge offers an ideal base from which to explore the park

Etosha Village

40 Room lodge only 4km from the park. Offers self catering units and a restaurant

Halali

One of the four camps situated inside the park, generally less popular with visitors than Okaukuejo or Namutoni but has the advantage of a secluded quiet spot lit waterhole

Little Ongava

Luxury accommodation, each unit with private pool, great place to spoil yourself. Guided tours on private nature reserve and inside Etosha Park

Mamselle Nature Camp

Budget self catering bush hut, an interesting experience for the more independent traveler

Namatubis Guest Farm

Budget guest farm just north of Outjo en-route to the Andersson Gate

Naua Naua Lodge

Upmarket lodge, offers guided tours and scenic flights over the park

Okaukuejo

Extremely busy accommodation inside the park with a good spot-lit waterhole, great choice if location is deciding factor on where to stay

Ombinda Country Lodge

One of the few lodges in Namibia to boast it's own golf course

Ongava Lodge

Upmarket accommodation, situated on private game reserve with easy access to the National Park

Ongava Tented Camp

On the same property as Ongava Lodge, but offering a more traditional tented safari style experience

Otjitotongwe Cheetah Farm

A non-profit organisation aimed at conserving Namibia's cheetah population

Toshari Inn - Etosha Gateway Lodge

Budget option, relatively far from the park entrance

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