Namutoni Camp (Camping Area)

This was our second stop in Etosha National Park, and the sixth wildlife reserve stay on our trip. The watering hole at Namutoni was superb, and we spotted so many animals! If you have to pick one spot in Etosha, this would be the right choice. The staff is wonderful, and you see a lot of animals. The breakfast at the park restaurant was quite nice too.

We stayed in the camp ground and were happy to find some grass to put our tent on. The bathroom was okay, needs some upgrading. The pool was nice and cool but had a lot of seeds and branches in that were not being cleared by staff and the staff in the restaurant bar area really didn't make us feel welcome at all when stopped in for a wine. The wild life in the park however was something wonderful.

Il camp è ampio e nel complesso piacevole. Abbiamo preso un Bush chalet ed era veramente bello, spazioso, arredato con gusto e con tutto il necessario (aircon, macchina caffè, rtc) Il waterhole del Namutomi è bello e frequentato da elefanti ed altri animali. La piscina, come molte in namibia, aveva un acqua non invitante.

Namutoni is on the east side of Etosha park, and it couldn't be more different from Okaukuejo in the west. It has huge open grounds, extensive lawns, an old white fort (now abandoned), swimming pools and, of course, a waterhole (a natural one, this time) for animal viewing. There is lots of birdlife around, often noisy. The wildlife in the surrounding area, for game drives, is better too. The rooms are large and comfortable, with good air conditioning snd mosquito net, and a sunken bath/shower. A few things are a bit janky, like the front door sticks and the toilet is a bit unpredictable, but generally it is a nice to place to stay. The food was pretty good too, even the vegetarian option, and breakfast was the usual buffet with an omelette station. There is a large dining oom and plenty of outdoor seating. Service is better than at Okaukuejo, although not as good as at many other lodges we have stayed at. Internet is available at the restaurant/reception area.

Namutoni camp nice, usual problems with NWR site ablutions, need better maintenance. The camping pitches were much better organised and nicer than Halali and Okakuejo, with some trees for shade and really nice braii. We had an amazing time in Etosha although most of the roads,but particularly the road from Okakuejo to Halali was terrible!!

Wie einige Vorredner schon schreiben, die Anlage müsste definitiv ein Upgrade erhalten. Das Fort selber wird nicht mehr mit Bar, Shop o.ä. betrieben, am Wasserloch lassen sich kaum Tiere blicken und das Personal ist mürrisch und widerwillig seinen Job zu machen. Auch ich kann nur empfehlen: n paar Meter weiter, außerhalb des Gates die Lodges aufzusuchen!