Okaukuejo lies inside Etosha National Park itself, just a short drive from Andersson Gate on the park's southern boundary, making it the most convenient base for visitors arriving from Windhoek or the nearby town of Outjo. It is the oldest and most established rest camp area in Etosha, built around a famous floodlit waterhole where elephant, rhino and lion are regularly seen after dark, even without a vehicle. Because it sits within the park boundary, travellers staying here can be inside the gates at first light, when wildlife activity is at its best, rather than queueing at the entrance. Accommodation options range from the National Wildlife Resorts-style rest camp rooms and campsites to nearby private lodges and guest farms just outside the fence, suiting both budget self-drivers and those wanting a more comfortable stay. Roads from Outjo and Windhoek to Andersson Gate are tarred, though driving conditions inside the park itself vary with the season, so check current park information before self-driving. For planning your route and gate options, see our self-drive guide and Etosha info pages, or compare nearby Halali and Namutoni for an eastern base.
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