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Okonjima Bushcamp lies on the Okonjima Nature Reserve, a former cattle ranch that’s now a conservation success story and home to the AfriCat Foundation.
Okonjima is one of the best places to see leopards in Namibia, largely due to the reserve’s predator research programme. Enjoy game drives and nature walks with expert guides, where you may see oryx, giraffe, zebra and brown hyena. The architecture at Okonjima Bush Camp is inspired by nature, with curved lines and ochre colours that echo the sandstone Omboroko Mountains.
There are eight thatched-roof African chalets, equipped with air-conditioning for added comfort, and large windows offering unrestricted views of the savannah. Each chalet has its own sala, an open-air space with chaise lounges overlooking a small waterhole that attracts abundant birdlife. There is also a Junior Suite with two queen-size beds, air-conditioning and a lounge with a fireplace.
Why we love Okonjima Bush Camp
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The chalets have huge glass windows, so you can lie in bed and maybe see oryx, giraffe and zebra wander by
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AfriCat provides valuable scientific insights that help researchers gain a better understanding of wildlife populations.
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There are a number of self-guided nature trails to explore
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Head out at night with a guide and tracker in search of the endangered pangolin
Track endangered rhinos and pangolins at Okonjima
Track endangered rhinos and pangolins with the help of the AfriCat team and anti-poaching units at Okonjima. You’ll move quietly on foot, getting up close to rhinos as they graze or lie in the shade. At Okonjima, they are also lucky to have a population of ground pangolins, one of the four pangolin species living on the African continent.
Into AfriCat – Behind the Science
Go behind the scenes of wildlife conservation and discover the research shaping the future of the Okonjima Nature Reserve. This interactive 2.5–3-hour experience combines time at the AfriCat Information Centre with hands-on insights in the Reserve. Learn how AfriCat researchers monitor leopards and brown hyenas, explore tracking technologies such as VHF telemetry and GPS collars, discover how camera traps and EarthRanger reveal animal movements and behaviour, and even practise identifying individual leopards. A fascinating experience that brings conservation science to life and gives guests a deeper understanding of the research, technology and fieldwork behind wildlife protection at Okonjima.
Okonjima game drive
Take game drives in Okonjima Nature Reserve to spot leopards and endangered species. Okonjima is also home to the AfriCat Foundation, which has been researching leopards here since the 1990s. Some of the leopards are fitted with tracking collars that allow them to protect and monitor the population while they roam freely within the reserve.
Facilities
The heart of the camp is the camelthorn pod-shaped lapa, which is home to the lounge and restaurant. The menu offers everything from a breakfast buffet where the chef can cook you up a special bushman’s omelette, to local venison and produce grown in their gardens.
Head out with Okonjima’s expert guides to discover the wildlife and landscapes of the reserve while learning about its important conservation and research work. Leopard Tracking is a particular highlight, offering fascinating insight into one of Namibia’s most elusive predators, while Pangolin Tracking and Brown Hyena Tracking provide opportunities to learn more about some of the country’s lesser-seen species.
Guests can also enjoy game drives, Rhino Tracking on Foot, guided and unguided nature walks, as well as Into AfriCat – Behind the Science for a deeper look at the research and monitoring taking place across the Okonjima Nature Reserve
Okonjima has a long history of wildlife conservation and is home to the AfriCat Foundation, which was established in the 1990s. AfriCat began by rescuing and rehabilitating cheetahs and leopards that came into conflict with livestock farmers. Over the years, its work has evolved from rescue and rehabilitation to long-term conservation, research and monitoring, with a strong focus on Namibia’s carnivores and their natural habitats.
Today, AfriCat contributes valuable scientific knowledge that helps researchers better understand wildlife populations, behaviour and ecology, supporting the long-term conservation of species such as leopards and brown hyenas.
Children over the age of 12 are welcome.
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