ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK : OKAUKUEJO

 Picture THE PLACE :
Okaukuejo camp : This was the first tourist camp to open 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, and about 120km north of Outjo.
The unique attraction of this camp is that it overlooks a permanent waterhole which is floodlit at night, giving you an opportunity to see some of the shy, nocturnal wildlife. The animals that come appear to be oblivious of the camp - unaware of the bright lights or the people sitting on benches just behind the low stone wall. The light doesn't penetrate into the surrounding bush. It creates something of a stage - with the water at its centre - focusing the attention on the animals that come to drink.
During the dry season, you're bound to see something of interest by just sitting here for a few hours in the evening - so bring a couple of drinks, binoculars, and some warm clothes to settle down and wait. Among the regulars are elephants and jackals, while lion and black rhino often visit in the dry season.

WHERE :
Both entrance gates to the park, Andersson in the south and Von Lindequist in the east, are accessible from Windhoek by fully-tarred roads.
Travelling from Windhoek, Okaukuejo is reached by taking the Bl to Otjiwarongo where you turn onto the C38. Andersson Gate is 96 km beyond Outjo, with Okaukuejo Rest Camp a further 18 km on.
Namutoni Rest Camp is reached by turning off the Bl onto the C38, 74,km north-west of Tsumeb.
The Von Lindequist Gate is a further 24 km on while Namutoni is 12 km into the park.

ACCOMMODATION :
Both Okaukuejo and Halali rest camps provide accommodation ranging from camp sites to tents, bungalows and tourisettes.
Communal ablutions and field kitchens are available for those who wish to camp or hire tents. At Namutoni rooms in the fort, mobile homes, tourisettes and camp sites are available.
Bedding and bath towels are supplied with all overnight accommodation (except camp sites) but no eating or cooking utensils are available.
All bungalows and mobile homes are equipped with electric kettles, refridgerators and hot plates (except for the one-room bungalows at Halali).

FACILITIES :
Each of the three rest camps is serviced by its own filling station, shop, kiosk and restaurant.
The swimming pools at all three rest camps are particularly popular during the hot summer months.
Picnic sites and field kitchens are available to day visitors.
It is well worth visiting the interesting display on various aspects of Etosha at the Information Centre at Okaukuejo. The Centre is staffed between 07h30 - 13h00 and 14h00 - 16h30 on weekdays only, but the display can be viewed outside these hours

Picture ADMISSION FEES :

Adults N$ 30.00
Children (6-16) N$ 2.00
Sedan N$ 10.00
Mini-bus (up to 10 seats) N$ 10.00
Bus, 11 - 25 seater N$ 30.00
Bus, 26 - 50 seater N$ 80.00
Bus, 51 and more seats N$ 120.00

Overnight Accommodation Price per day
Luxury Bungalow (2 rooms 4 beds) N$ 360
Bungalow (2 rooms 4 beds) N$ 320
Bungalow (1 rooms 3 beds) N$ 280
Bungalow (1 rooms 2 beds) N$ 220
De Luxe room (1 room 2 beds) N$280
Tent, camp or caravan site N$ 130
Day visitors picnic site N$ 80

Please note: Open throughout the year.

Halali is situated +/- 70 km from both Namutoni and Okaukuejo.

Care should be taken to arrive at camps before sunset with consideration given to the speed-limit of 60 km/h.

Rest-camps must be reached before sunset and may only be left after sunrise.

The following are prohibited: Open vehicles, motor-cycles, air-guns, catapults, unsealed fire-arms, disturbing of animals, leaving the road, getting out of the vehicle outside the rest-camp.

No pets are allowed.

No hitch-hikers

Restaurant hours: 07h00 to 09h00; 12h00 to 14h00; 18h00 to 22h00. Meal times: 07h00 to 08h30; 12h00 to 13h30,18h00 to 20h30.

A shop, restaurant, filling-station, swimming-pool, mailing facilities and firewood are availabe in all three rest-camps.

No crockery, cutlery, etc. provided.

Admission fees must be paid at Namutoni or Okaukuejo before proceeding through the park.

Airstrip : OKAUKUEJO 191000 S, 155600 E; Elev.: 3820 Rwy: 05/23, 1 200 m, gravel; Rwy: 09/27, 1 371 m, gravel

For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact :

Director of Tourism
RESERVATIONS
Private Bag 13267
WINDHOEK
Namibia
Tel : (+264 61) 23-6975
Fax : (+264 61) 22-4900
E-Mail : reservations@iwwn.com.na

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