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Okonjima Plains Camp
The cattle farm turned conservation success story
Okonjima Plains Camp combines spacious accommodation, sweeping views and a fascinating connection to the history of Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Its design pays tribute to the Hanssen family’s cattle-farming heritage, while today the surrounding landscape forms part of one of Namibia’s best-known conservation areas. The camp offers 11 spacious View Rooms and 14 Classic Rooms, with beautiful views across the plains and particularly memorable sunsets. Plains Camp is family-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a comfortable choice for a wide range of travellers.
The story behind Plains Camp is closely connected to the transformation of Okonjima itself. The Hanssen family originally dedicated the land to cattle farming, but increasing livestock losses to predators and a growing commitment to conservation gradually changed its future. Following Namibia’s independence in 1990 and the growth of tourism, the family began transforming the property from a traditional cattle and hunting farm into a guest farm and, eventually, the 220 km² Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Today, Okonjima represents the meeting point of tourism, conservation and family heritage. The landscapes that were once shaped primarily by cattle farming are now dedicated to protecting natural habitats and wildlife, while giving guests the opportunity to experience and better understand Namibia’s remarkable carnivores and ecosystems.
Why we love Okonjima Plains Camp
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Okonjima's conservation project has resulted in the highest density of leopards in Namibia
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There's also a chance to see rare species such as brown hyenas, white rhinos and pangolins
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For a history of the property, check out the photos of the farm over the years in The Barn
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Plains Camp's position offers incredible sunset views over the Okonjima Plains
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
Meals take place in The Barn which has an indoor and outdoor dining area.
Okonjima offers a diverse range of wildlife and conservation experiences, with a particular focus on Namibia’s fascinating carnivores. Activities include Leopard Tracking, Pangolin Tracking, Brown Hyena Tracking, Rhino Tracking on Foot, game drives, guided and unguided nature walks, as well as Into AfriCat – Behind the Science, which provides a fascinating insight into the research and conservation work of the AfriCat Foundation.
Okonjima’s conservation story began in the 1990s, when the AfriCat Foundation was established in response to conflict between livestock farmers and predators such as leopards. What began with the rescue and rehabilitation of carnivores has since evolved into a long-term commitment to wildlife research, monitoring and habitat conservation.
Today, AfriCat focuses on understanding Namibia’s carnivores and their ecosystems, generating valuable scientific knowledge that supports their long-term protection. Together with the conservation of the 220 km² Okonjima Nature Reserve, this work demonstrates how tourism, research and responsible land management can contribute to a more sustainable future for Namibia’s wildlife.
Whilst children over the age of 3 are permitted, there is not a child minding service.
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