Affordable, high quality accommodation at Okonjima

Conveniently located for visitors to AfriCat

14 ‘standard’ and 10 ‘view’ rooms, all of which are light, airy, comfortable and very spacious, provide accommodation at this property, of which the main building looks rather like a modern barn of sorts encompassing a large dining and more than one sitting areas. Owned by the cattle-farming Hanssen family, it provides convenient and comfortable accommodation for people staying a night or two at Okonjima with a view to visiting the 220km2 reserve and the AfriCat Foundation. For the hot summer months there are fans, and for winter nights, woodburners. The property has a swimming pool.

The ‘view’ rooms are slightly larger and more widely spaced than the ‘standard’ rooms, but all have views of the plain to the front of the property. All have large windows, are brightly decorated and comfortably furnished. For those on a self-drive holiday, there’s shaded parking. The modern bathrooms have twin basins and amenities in the rooms include small refrigerator.

Activities at Plains Camp and its sister properties (all of which are smaller and therefore more intimate/exclusive) are centred around AfriCat where people can track big cats and other carnivores. Okonjima Nature Reserve’s trails in the fenced-off area offer chance to see some interesting wildlife. Game drives (day and night) are offered.

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January

Bring your umbrella, it's rainy season. January is mid-summer in Namibia with the possibility of torrential downpours mid afternoon, but with temperatures of 30-35 degrees it tends to be hot and humid.

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February

Similar to January, it is hot and humid with the chance of a downpour in the afternoon.

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March

In March, rainfall starts to decrease and temperatures lower with nights becoming increasingly cool. Although daytime temperatures remain hot reaching up to 30 degrees.

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April

April is predominantly dry and hot, although there can be a couple of sporadic rainy days across the month

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May

Winter is coming. May has little or no rainfall and the humidity is low, in northern regions around Etosha you'll find fresher, greener landscapes with wildlife gathering around depleting watering holes.

If you're looking to tackle the Fish River Canyon Hike this is the best time to visit Namibia.

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June

In June the nights are cold and temperatures can drop below 10 degrees, whilst in the Namib desert it can reach below freezing. There is no chance of rain as the dry season is in full flow.

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July

Visitors in July will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly.

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August

Like July, visitors in August will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly and night time temperatures can drop below freezing both at the coast and inland.

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September

Considered the best month to travel to Namibia, September is temperate with clear dry skies and low humidity levels.

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October

In October game viewing is at its best, the vegetation is fading with temperatures rising up to 29 degrees.

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November

Heat continues to rise, with humidity levels remaining low, however there is a chance of rain in the afternoons.

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December

December brings the first rains of the season, bringing everything to life as animals start to disperse as more water becomes available.

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