Okaukuejo Camping Area — Hotel in Okaukuejo Camp

Terrible and disgusting. Over our two weeks road trip, this was by far the worst stay.

One guy (with NWR uniform) stole my sunglasses, and I had to pay him to get them back. At the gas station tries to scam you, so be careful that they charge the right amount - plenty of stickers saying they accept cards, but then they say cash only.

Bathroom doors have no lock (just a rock to keep the door "closed". Toilets don't flush, showers don't drain, nowhere to put your clothes. Everything is dirty and dusty. The power point at our Campsite was not working, nor all the Campsites have a water faucet (so you have to go next to someone else's tent to get water).

Very crowded, sandy, with barely two meters between a tent and the other.

Staff is unbelievably rude with customers, unhelpful, and constantly fighting between themselves. They kick customers out of the restaurant if they feel you didn't order enough food.

The shop is mostly empty, expect to be able to buy just water, fire wood, and chips. Check the change because the lady at the register is not very reliable.

The water pond is an amazing experience, except tens of kids yelling and running, scaring the animals.

Better stay in the Campsite right before the Etosha entrance. You can still enjoy the pond until sunset and see...

Like in just about every NWR accommodation in Namibia, honestly, you can’t recommend them. The campsites are shocking, showers and toilets are hardly maintained (broken doors you can’t lock, showers out of order, basins flooded and blocked, and everything very dirty).

If you book a lodge or a room, you’ll at least get a bit more comfort, but even there, maintenance stopped more than 30 years ago, likely.

Everything is run-down and old. The staff are unfriendly and not helpful at all. Tourists and guests seem to mean nothing to them. They’re lazy, and if you ask for something, like an upgrade to a better room that was clearly still available, they won’t lift a finger.

The food is so-so, but for the price it’s way too little. At breakfast there’s not enough crockery, and things like jam you have to check carefully (fly eggs).

The only good thing about Okaukuejo Camp Resort is the waterhole. And it’s only because of this waterhole that they manage to attract tourists. It’s actually a disgrace.

Please don’t support this, don’t book their accommodation. Rather support the local private resorts, the ones not run by NWR and not...

Our expectations were quite low as we arrived at Okaukuejo, because we'd heard some pretty poor reviews about it ("because it's government-owned" is the usual ratonale offered). But, actually, it really wasn't bad at all. The key is, therefore: manage your expectations. As we had heard, the food was mediocre (especially for vegetarians) and the service a bit grudging. But at least there WAS a vegetarian choice, and apparently the meat was pretty good. And yes, the rooms were a bit tired and in need of some repairs. But they were spacious and comfortable enough, and even boasted air conditioning, mosquito nets and a fridge. (Incidentally, we saw NO mosquitoes in November.) The big attraction at Okaukuejo, though, is the waterhole within the grounds, where you can safely view the animals, day or night, and experience the spectacular African sunsets. That's worth putting up with a bit of attitude from the staff, and...