Reviews of Okapuka Safari Lodge
32 km north of Windhoek on B1 P O Box 80205, 10005 Windhoek, Namibia

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Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLoved everything! Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful! It was my son's birthday and they gave him a dessert and a small bottle of sparkling wine which was really nice. Breakfast was amazing! We even bought some souvenirs which was reasonably priced. Proud to be a Namibian with a lodge like Okapuka!
I wish they could replace the tiles in the bathroom where they drilled the holes in the wrong place. This is def not bad, but I do miss the original bar. We got married in 2000 at Okapuka and it was the first time we visited again. I know it was, maybe, just time for a revamp.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us as well as the kind words about our team. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that your son's birthday was memorable. It was our pleasure having you stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back sometime soon again. Kind regards, Your Gondwana Team
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us as well as the kind words about our team. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that your son's birthday was memorable. It was our pleasure h… Show more
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe lodge is spacious with a nice terrace outside the restaurant overlooking a pond and grass field with nice bird life and even regular visits by ostrich. The food was good and the staff were all amazing. The room in my bungalow was spacious and beautifully designed. The place has its own wildlife farm and organize 2 hour safaris four times a day - you will see lots of antelope (springbok, sable antelope, impala, oryx) giraffe, zebra, ostrich and even rhinos.
Dear Henrik, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us as well as the kind words about our team. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience and the wildlife. It was our pleasure having you stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back sometime soon again. Kind regards, Your Gondwana Team
Dear Henrik, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us as well as the kind words about our team. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience and the wildlife. It was our pleasure having you stay with us, and w… Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat accommodation close to Windhoek, which helps if your flight does not allow you to easily get either to or from your destination in Namibia
You only have access to a small portion of the reserve, the rest is only accessible by the owner and the owner’s guests. This should be stated on the website and it is misleading
Dear Rian, Thank you for taking the time to share a review of your stay with us. It was our pleasure hosting you and we look forward to welcoming you back soon again Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSunrise Game Drive was spectacular. Rooms are beautiful. I enjoyed the meals. Staff very friendly and supportive. Everything was perfect! Will come back again!
You live in nature, so expect some wildlife in your room.
Dear Ives, Thank you for taking the time to share a review of your stay with us, and thank you for your kind remarks about our team. It was our pleasure hosting you and we look forward to welcoming you back soon again Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Dear Ives, Thank you for taking the time to share a review of your stay with us, and thank you for your kind remarks about our team. It was our pleasure hosting you and we look forward to welcoming you back soon again Sincerely, Your Gondwa… Show more
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThis is a place of dreams! From the welcome we received, the sunrise safari, the lodge, the views, the location, everything was perfect. The team were so friendly and couldn’t do enough. The resident ostrich was fab!
That we didn’t stay longer.
Dear Emily, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're very thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our utmost pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Dear Emily, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're very thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our utmost pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Your Gon… Show more
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBrilliant game drive - plenty of animals on relatively small area and great guides
There was a water outage during our stay
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewConvienent location for a stop between Sossusvlei and waterberg/etosha. Beautifuly renovated property with a spectacular dining/bar area. Excellent food and friendly staff
The road to access the property is in quite poor condition.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was excellent, room was comfortable,.
Nothing much.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewCharming Safari Lodge Very friendly staff Excellent food
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe food was great, a variety of selections, lots of different offerings, all delicious. Love the seating and patio views.
Would have enjoyed some cocktail offerings. The precise Gondwana collection we stayed at had a menu we enjoyed.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSo near Windhoek and yet a great out of town feel. It’s peaceful
Towels need to be white so that it’s easy to see cleanliness. The orientation to breakfast could have been better - indication of what can be ordered. Staff can pay more attention at bar - replenishing drinks. Wine offering is okay but can be improved.
Dear Guest, We appreciate your review and appreciate your honest feedback. We regret that we could not meet your expectations but we are glad that you enjoyed the majority of your stay. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. Kind regards Your Gondwana Team
Dear Guest, We appreciate your review and appreciate your honest feedback. We regret that we could not meet your expectations but we are glad that you enjoyed the majority of your stay. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. K… Show more
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation is okay. Game drive was not bad. Nice ranger.
Food restaurant was not good. Service can be much better. Rooms and espacially the bathroom can use a serieus upgrade. Everything looked old..
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery peaceful. Staff were absolutely kind and so professional and made us feel right at home. Food was amazing as well as the Ostrich that’s became family
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWhat else can you add to excellence!!!
Nothing!
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location so close to Windhoek and yet you feel as though you are in the wilderness. Fabulous large and comfortable room with lovely environment. Friendly Ostrich really had us smiling.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was great having you here and we look forward to being your host again in the future. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWay too expensive
Dear André, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future again. Sincerely, Your Gondwana Team