The main feature of the camp at Namutoni is an old German fort which dates back to 1906. This now contains some of the accommodation for tourists and the forts tower is used by many guests to view the sunset. The majority of the accommodation is bungalows nearby.

The restaurant at Namutoni differs from those in the other camps as its lunch menu is not a buffet – instead it offers an a la carte menu including some delicious choices – the Kingclip (a type of fish) is excellent and serves as a welcome change from the usual meat based diet.

The waterhole attracts some wildlife including Springbok and Oryx, but very little in comparison with the waterholes at the other two camps. Some wildlife does roam the camp – Banded Mongooses are common, and Ground Squirrels, Warthogs and Jackal can also be seen on occasion within the camp.

Stamps can be purchased at Namutoni, but the post tends to be far slower for items posted here than for items posted at Okaukuejo.
The fort at namutoni rest camp in Etosha

The camp at Halali has a waterhole that is located a few minutes walk from most of the accommodation. This means there is less background noise to disturb wildlife, but does mean that a torch is essential to find your way back to the accommodation. The viewing area at the waterhole is raised, so people look down at the waterhole. There are a couple fo benches, but most people sit on the rocks, so it can get cold when seated for long periods. The waterhole can get quite busy at night, with plenty of rhino sightings, as well as hyena, elephants and other wildlife.

The camp is unfortunately not very close to any of the other waterholes in the park. This means that if you are staying the night at Halali, you need to leave whichever waterhole you are at well before sunset to ensure you are back at the camp before the gates are locked.

Okaukuejo is the oldest and largest of the rest camps, and is the main administrative centre for Etosha as well as housing the Ecological Institute which carries out nature and conservation research .

Like all the camps, Okaukuejo contains accommodation, facilities for camping, a restaurant, bar, petrol station and shop. Okaukuejo also has a post office where you can purchase stamps and post letters and cards.

The restaurant operates a buffet service and normally has a choice of two or three meats available including one game meat (e.g. springbok, kudu, ostrich). In the evening it is often a good idea to dine early and then head down to the waterhole to watch the animals come and drink.

The camps waterhole is separated from the camp by a wall and low fence to prevent wildlife entering the camp without obstructing the view for tourists. The waterhole is floodlit at night and is normally busy during the day time as well as night. It is quite common to see elephants at the waterhole as well as Zebra, Springbok, Oryx and others. Rhino can also be seen here. The waterhole is very close to some of the rondavels where tourists stay. Whilst this can be convenient, it can be a problem if noisy groups are staying in one of them as the noise can disturb the wildlife. This problem seems to be worst at weekends. While there is some lighting throughout the camp, it is advisable to carry a torch when going to the waterhole at night to help find your way back to your accommodation.

The tower in the camp, located near the entrance, and the restaurant is a good place to view the sunset from, and provides a good view during the day time as well.

There are three rest camps within the Etosha National Park – Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni.

Okaukuejo is located near the Andersons Gate entrance to the park and is the most westerly of the three camps.

Namutoni is located near the Von Lindequist Gate entrance to the park and is the most easterly of the three camps.

Halali is located approximately half way between Okaukuejo and Namutoni.

All three rest camps contain accommodation, camping areas, a restaurant, a bar, a shop and petrol station. Each of the camps is built bordering a waterhole so visitors can view the wildlife at the waterhole from inside the camp. The waterholes are floodlit at night.

Detailed Information about the Rest Camps in Etosha wildlife Safari Park;

Okaukuejo Rest camp
Halali Rest camp
Namutoni Rest camp