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Luxury Safari Lodge
Namibia

Okonjima Bush Camp
Okonjima nature Reserve

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Highlights

Leopard tracking with expert guides – Use radio telemetry to follow these elusive cats on foot or by vehicle. One of the best places in Southern Africa for meaningful leopard encounters.
AfriCat Foundation conservation work – Visit the on-site research centre and see how your stay directly supports long-term big cat conservation in Namibia.
Private salas overlooking the bush – Each chalet includes a shaded sala with day bed and mini-bar, ideal for quiet wildlife-watching.
Rare nocturnal species – Night drives may reveal brown hyena, aardwolf and porcupine, all difficult to spot elsewhere in Namibia.
Ideal stop between Windhoek and Etosha – A natural break in the journey, offering comfort and wildlife in equal measure.
Walking safaris and birding – Guided walks reveal tracks, flora and over 250 recorded bird species in the reserve’s varied habitats.

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How do we get there?

A 3 to 4-hour drive north of Windhoek along the B1. Private transfers or self-drive are both easy, with good roads. Private flights are also available and can land at Okonjima’s private airstrip.

Are children welcome?

Yes – children aged 12 and over are welcome at Okonjima Bush Camp.

Giving back

Okonjima is owned and run by the Hanssen family, who founded the AfriCat Foundation. The lodge operates in support of long-term carnivore conservation, community upliftment and sustainable tourism. Wildlife research, low-impact infrastructure and environmental education are central to its mission.

What wildlife might you encounter?

Leopard – The main draw at Okonjima. Sightings are frequent thanks to ongoing research and tracking using radio telemetry. Often seen during the day.
Brown hyena – Rare and highly elusive elsewhere in Namibia, but regularly spotted here on night drives or at camera traps.
Cheetah – Although not wild-roaming throughout the reserve, some rehabilitated individuals can be observed in large, monitored enclosures as part of AfriCat’s education and conservation work.
Spotted hyena – Less commonly seen than brown hyena, but occasionally encountered on night drives or near waterholes.
Aardvark and aardwolf – Both highly nocturnal and rarely seen on traditional safaris, but Okonjima offers one of the best chances in the region to spot them.
Pangolin – Incredibly elusive, though sightings have increased in recent years. Often picked up on thermal imaging devices during guided night drives.
Caracal and African wildcat – Occasionally seen at dusk or on infrared trail cameras.
Giraffe, zebra, oryx, kudu and warthog – Commonly seen grazing around the chalets and across the reserve.
Baboons and vervet monkeys – Regular visitors to the bush camp area, particularly around sunrise.
Birdlife – Over 250 species recorded, including lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, owls, raptors and waterbirds near seasonal pans.