Description
Probably the most luxurious accommodation on offer is at the Bush Camp which has African-style cottages offering privacy and tranquillity – The thatched, circular rooms are widely spaced out for maximum privacy and each one has a tented front, which can be removed to reveal views of the Omboroko Mountains and the Waterberg Plateau Park. Overlooking the waterhole is the central area, complete with campfire, kelim rugs and comfortable sofas. Okonjima’s 'bush camp' cuisine has a distinct African flavour, with much of the food cooked outside over an open fire.
Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation, which works with local farmers to conserve Namibia’s big cats – mainly leopard and cheetah. All guests will have the unique opportunity to watch the AfriCat Foundation researchers at work and to participate in radio-tracking on foot. Alternatively, watch leopards from the safety of a hide or a safari vehicle, and track them using signals from their radio collars.
The main hide is a fantastic spot for wildlife viewing with more than 300 species identified. Sit quietly after dinner, and you may spot porcupines, honey badgers and many other nocturnal species. There are also numerous guided and self-guided walking trails on offer.
Accommodation
There is a range of accommodation on Okonjima. The Grand African Villa has 2 luxury rooms and 2 Suites. (accommodation between 8 and 12 guests - 1 group only. There is a Private Bush Suite which has 2 luxury rooms. (for 4 people in 1 group only). The Luxury Bush Camp has 8 unique, thatched, African-style chalets & 1 honeymoon suite. (for a maximum of 18 guests. And finally the Main Camp which has 6 - 10 comfortable, en-suite, double garden-view rooms & 10 new, spacious, mountain/bush-view rooms. (accommodating between 32 - 38 guests at any one time.
| The Grand African Villa | The Grand African Villa has 2 luxury rooms and 2 Suites. (8 – 12 pax for 1 group only) |
| Select Private Bush Suite | The Select, Private Bush Suite has 2 luxury rooms. (4 people, 1 group only) |
| Bush Camp | The Luxury Bush Camp has 8 unique, thatched, African-style chalets & 1 honeymoon suite accommodating a maximum of 18 people. |
| Main Camp | Main Camp has 6 - 10 comfortable, en-suite, double garden-view rooms & 10 new, spacious, mountain/bush-view rooms, accommodating between 32 - 38 guests at any one time. |
Childcare
There is a minimum age of 12 years at Bush Camp, Main Camp and at The Villa. Children are welcome at Bush Suite and the Campsite, but it should be noted that no ‘child-care service’ is available. Due to the nature of the activities, child participation is restricted, depending on age so guests should always check before booking children.
Facilities
The various types of accommodation offer a swimming pool to enjoy between safaris and a game hide, plus the renowned AfriCat Research Centre.
Activities
Activities from Okonjima revolve around game viewing either on foot or by vehicle as well as cheetah and leopard radio tracking on foot and by vehicle. There is a Bushman Trail and plenty of birding with expert guides.
When to travel
The best time to visit Windhoek is between May and September, when it's cool and dry. Summer (November to March) is hot with heavy rains that sometimes make the gravel roads to the Namib completely impassable.
December and January see the main school holidays: much of the populace heads to the coast, so if you visit during this time you may find some shops and restaurants closed.
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Location and directions
Omboroko Mountains, Namibia
Okonjima Main Camp is situated halfway between Windhoek and Etosha National Park. The vast plains west of the Waterberg Plateau Park are occasionally broken by the remnants of ancient sandstone ‘outcrops’, which once covered large areas of northern Namibia. Nestled among these outcrops, in the Omboroko Mountains, lies Okonjima.
How to get there
Eleven hour international flight to Johannesburg, followed by a two hour international flight Windhoek. There is a private airstrip five minutes drive from Main Camp. Alternatively, is a two and a half hour drive from Windhoek (three from the airport) along a tarmac road.
