Namutoni

Namutoni Camp is on the eastern side of Etosha and derives its name from the old German fort, which is the heart of Namutoni camp.  

The Namutoni Fort has more character than the other rest camps in Etosha and makes a very good photographic subject from all angles...

The reception area is opposite the petrol station which is just outside the Fort.....

Namutoni camp has a restaurant with an open court yard for relaxation, a bar, crafts and curios and a small shop, a museum and a petrol station.

The fort, swimming pool and chalets are all linked by a wooden walkway - this is not going to last with the hot Namibian sun!

Food and Drink

There is a small kiosk that serves light meals and snacks during the day.

The Fort restaurant has seating inside and in the courtyard. The food is average but we try to take our own food so we don't have to eat at the restaurant, we take out go-anywhere braai and braai near the campers.

At night the Fort courtyard comes alive with lights and the fire pit with its animal cutouts make for a great atmosphere...

There is a boma-bar is called The 'Oboma Bush Bar' that serves both local and imported drinks. We love the fire barrels with their cut out animals, giving a nice effect at night.

Accommodation

Namutoni camp has 3 types of accommodation; bush chalets, rooms and campsites.  There is no self-catering available at the rooms or the chalets.

When you arrive at the camp you cannot drive to your chalet or room - you must park in a parking area and then you are taken by golf cart to your unit (not sure if they have changed this). If you leave something behind in your car do enjoy the walk back to the parking area and then back to your chalet! 

The double Rooms are accessed along wooden walkways....

each double room is tastefully decorated and each has an en-suite bathroom, bar fridge, air-con, tea and coffee station.....

and a small area with chairs in the front of the rooms....

The Bush chalets are spacious and more private than the double rooms.......

each bush chalet has; air-conditioning, a bar fridge, seating area inside and a tea and coffee station.....

en suite bathroom with bath/shower, hand basins.....

glass sliding doors give you access to a private courtyard in the front of the bush chalet, where you can relax....

The new bush chalets have been ronovated and they are 5-star in terms of decor...

Camping facilities are available as well, with power points, communal kitchen and wash up area and communal ablutions.

Activities

The fort overlooks the King Nehale floodlit waterhole, which is just visible from the viewing platform in the fort but the waterhole and game are obstructed by reeds.

The viewing deck is good for sunsets over the plains....

There is a hide but it is a little disappointing because the view is not good due to it not being high enough and the waterhole tends not to attract a lot of game so it is not our favorite.

There are too many waterholes close to the camp (Klein-Namutoni, Koinachas, and Klein Okevi) where the animals tend to drink.

There are guided game drives available or you can do a self-drive. The area around Namutoni camp is teaming with game because of the many good waterholes in this area. We have seen lions at most of the waterhole as well as giraffe, and the Damara Dik dik...

Namutoni is the closest camp to Fisher’s Pan. The pan is a renowned spot for water birds like flamingos and Pelicans, who come to breed during the wet season.

This page has been created to allow visitors to post their special stories and pictures for others to see.

The photographs should be taken at the camp waterhole or close to the camp area - at waterholes such as Chudop, Kalkheuwel, Klein-Namutoni, Groot Okevi, Klein Okevi, Twee Palms, Okerfontein,Koinachas, Tsumcor, Aroe, Andoni or Stinkwater.

Visitors to this page can then comment on, discuss and rate each picture and story.

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