Okaukeujo Rest Camp
Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park.
Okaukuejo camp is the oldest tourist camp in Etosha and it currently functions as the administrative hub of the park, and the home of the Etosha Ecological Institute. It is situated at the western end of the pan. Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole; bush chalets and double rooms; or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
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, with the activity continuing 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
Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole; bush chalets and double rooms; or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
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
Rates:
Facilities:
- 5 x premier waterhole chalet
- 30 x waterhole chalet double rooms
- 2 x family chalets (2 rooms, 4 beds) with braai
- 25 x bush chalets (2 beds) with braai
- 40 x double rooms
- Camping
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Kiosk
- Shop
- Swimming pool
Attractions and Activities:
Flood-lit waterhole, Guided night drives, Guided morning and afternoon game drives.
Waterholes:
Aus: Good water hole. Here you should see black faced impala, elephant, gemsbok, kudu, springbok, zebra and even rhino.
Gemsbokvlakte: A good waterhole for viewing in the dry months. Attracts a variety of game including elephant and lion.
Homob: Close to the edge of the pan
Kapupuhedi: Not so popular as the water hole dries up.
Okaukuejo: One of the main reasons why visitors choose to overnight at Okaukuejo is the close proximity of this busy waterhole and the busy nigh-time activity around it. The viewing platform is about 50 metres from the hole which is floodlit after dark and you are guaranteed some excellent views of the various animals as they come down to drink.
Okondeka: On the edge of the pan this water hole is frequented by the plains animals. You might see giraffe and even lion here.
Olifantsbad: Attractive mopane veld. Good variety of game including elephant, lion, black nosed impala, red hartebeest, gemsbok, kudu, zebra.
Ombika: A good waterhole visited by a variety of animals.
Ondongab: Not so popular as the water hole dries up.
