The Olifantsrus Camp is located on the western part of the Etosha National Park, it is the newest camp at the park. It only offers 10 camping facilities with communal kitchen, which includes basic amenities like a two-plate gas stove and a refrigerator. Each campsite caters for a maximum of eight people. Ablution blocks are provided with toilets and showers that accommodate male and female campers. There are flat bases to make fire for a braai. Olifantsrus Camp is perfect for adventurous travellers looking to explore a more rugged, remote experience on a wilder side of Etosha National Park. The campsites do have power points for electricity.

Olifantsrus Camp is situated about 60 km’s from the Galton Gate and is popular among self-drive adventurous campers and budget-conscious travellers, seeking a “real bush” setting. Travellers entering Etosha Park via the Galton Gate planning to self-drive and stay a few nights in Etosha should make use of our travel tips for Etosha to ensure that they are well organised and prepared to enjoy their stay in the Park.

Olifantsrus Camp is perfectly positioned roughly halfway between Okaukuejo and Dolomite Camps—making it an excellent choice for a lunch stop or overnight stay during your self-drive safari through Etosha’s western wilderness. Our state of the art hide is a split-level game viewing hut with aluminium viewing windows and a man-made waterhole – perfect for game viewing. At Olifantsrus Camp guests will find elephants, black rhino, ostrich, springbok, Burchell’s zebra, gemsbok and blue wildebeest.

Olifantsrus means “resting place for elephants”. We have an information centre and kiosk selling beverages, light meals, snacks and drinks. We unfortunately have no card facilities, only cash will be accepted. Our activities include game drives either early morning or late in the afternoon at many waterholes. Ideal for photography. Guests can also drive themselves in Etosha National Park.