Country Namibia Local time Thursday 12:30 PM | Region Oshikoto Region | |
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Time zone South African Standard Time (UTC+1) Weather 28°C, Wind E at 10 km/h, 49% Humidity | ||
Okaukuejo camp etosha namibia
Okaukuejo is the administrative center for the Etosha National Park in Namibia. It is approximately 650 km from the capital Windhoek. The place normally receives an annual average rainfall of around 350 millimetres (14 in), although in the 2010/2011 rainy season 676 millimetres (26.6 in) were measured.
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- Okaukuejo camp etosha namibia
- Map of Okaukuejo Namibia
- Wildlife at okaukuejo waterhole etosha namibia by night
- References
Map of Okaukuejo, Namibia
Originally the western end of the Red Line, a veterinary control demarcation established in 1896, and the site of a German fort built in 1901, Okaukuejo now houses the Etosha Ecological Institute, founded in 1974; the round watchtower is a remnant of the fort. A major draw for tourists is the permanent waterhole, illuminated at night, which draws all types of wildlife, including elephants, lions and black rhinoceros, particularly during the lengthy dry season.
The Namibian National Park Service also maintains a tourist camp. There is a variety of resort facilities from camping sites to housekeeping cottages with braai facilities. There is also a large swimming pool, a large restaurant and bar. There are two small stores. One store sells basic foods and firewood for a braai.