Okaukuejo Etosha Namibia

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Okaukuejo, located 17km from the southern entrance of the park, was the first, tourist camp to open in the Etosha. Okaukuejo is famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting.

Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier double-story waterhole chalets with balconies overlooking the waterhole; waterhole bush chalets, bush chalets, family chalets and double rooms. All units are provided with tea stations and fridges, and the bush chalets are also equipped with a braai area. Family chalets are fully equipped for self catering.

Okaukuejo Accommodation
5 Premier Chalets: 4 beds, 2 rooms; Newly develop exclusive double story chalets offering a game viewing experience from the privacy of one’s own balcony overlooking the waterhole. Two en-suite bedrooms; downstairs with two single beds as well as private patio an upstairs with queen size bed, lounge area and tea-station.

2 Family Chalets: 4 beds, 2 rooms; Spacious self-catering units with two en-suite bedrooms; fully equipped kitchenette as well as a comfortable lounge for recreation. Shaded outside veranda ideal for relaxation, equipped with a braai area; car park also available adjacent to chalet.

20 Bush Chalet: 2 beds, 1 room; Comfortable 2-bed chalets with one bedroom, bathroom, lounge and braai area. Equipped with fridge and tea-station.

30 Waterhole Chalet double 2 beds, 1 room; Sophisticated double-rooms with en-suite bathroom, fridge and tea-station; private patio outfitted with table and chairs from which to enjoy the surrounding wildlife; suited in close proximity to the waterhole.

45 Double Room 2 beds, 1 room; Comfortable room with en-suite bathroom equipped with fridge and tea-station.

2 Disabled Access Chalet 2 beds, 1 room; Leisurely Chalet in close proximity to waterhole with spacious bathroom fully equipped with low appliances to provide a wheelchair and disabled friendly environment. Tea-station and fridge on hand as well as braai facility

26 Camping Site Demarcated shaded sites with 3 Ablution Blocks all with showers and toilets; 3 Field Kitchens equipped with cooking areas. All camping sites are outfitted with braai facilities, power points and cold & hot water

Features of Okaukuejo Restcamp
Premier Waterhole Chalets, Family Chalets and Double Rooms with En-suite Rooms
Camping Sites
Restaurant
Bar
Shop
Museum
Swimming Pool
Post Office
Conference Facilities
Filling Station

Some ideas of what to do at Okaukuejo Restcamp
Have a drink at the Bar
Relax at the Swimming Pool
Enjoy a meal at the Restaurant
Have a look at the Shop
Pay a visit to the Museum
Game viewing
Game Drives

About the Local Area
The word “Etosha” means huge, white area. There are four camps in the Park: Okaukuejo, Halali,Namutoni and Onkoshi.

In 1907 Von Lindequist, Governor of German South West Africa (the entrance near Namutoni was named after him) declared an area of 99 526km² as a game park. This area includes the present reserve as well as the pans. The park’s borders have since been changes a number of times, and became known as the Etosha National Park in 1958. In 1970 it was reduced to its present size.

Winters in the park are cool and dry. This is the best time for tourist, because the animals tent to congregate around the waterholes then. The rain season usually begins in November, whilst February is the wettest month if the year. Average rainfall: Namutoni 443mm, Halali 429mm and Okaukuejo 412mm. Summer temperatures can be as high as 40°C. Winter temperatures are moderate, with a minimum of 6°C in July (at night).

Okaukuejo:
The name by which Okaukuejo was formerly known was Okooquea, a word to describe the handle of a pulley to be found at a well. Okaukuejo was a control post after the outbreak of rinderpest in 1897. In 1901 a military outpost was established here and later converted into a police post.

The First game ranger stationed here was B.J.G de la Bat, who later became Director of Nature Conservation and Tourism. He arrived in 1953 and lived in the camel stables. The present water tower was built in 1963.

It is the main administrative camp in the Etosha National Park, and was officially opened for tourists in October 1957. The Ecological Institute is also stationed here. Research and management of nature conservation in the park is directed from this institute.

Email Reservations: okaukuejo@namibiabookings.com