Okapuka Day Trip and Game Drive from Windhoek
N$ 2,500 PER PERSON
DurationFull day
DepartsWindhoek
DistanceAbout 30 km each way
RateN$ 2,500 per person
Route: Windhoek, Okapuka Safari Lodge, Windhoek
Okapuka is 30 km north of Windhoek, about half an hour from the city centre, and it is the shortest drive in Namibia that ends with rhino. The reserve runs to roughly 7,300 hectares of savannah under camel thorn trees, with mountains on the horizon.
The name comes from Herero and means small animal. The reserve is better known for the large ones. White rhino are the draw, and giraffe, ostrich, warthog and several antelope species live alongside them.
How the day runs
| Morning | Pick up in Windhoek and a half hour drive north on the B1. |
| Game drive | Out onto the reserve in an open vehicle with a guide who works the ground every day and knows where the rhino have been feeding. |
| Midday | Back at the lodge. There is a restaurant, a bar, a curio shop and two pools, so you can make an afternoon of it. |
| Afternoon | A second drive is possible if you want one, and the late afternoon light is better for photographs than the middle of the day. |
| Evening | Half an hour back to Windhoek. |
This is the usual shape of the day. Exact timings are set with you when you book, and we will work around a flight if you have one.
On this trip
What stands out
- White rhino within half an hour of the capital.
- No long drive, so it suits guests with a single free day.
- A working reserve rather than a fenced show, with real tracking involved.
- Restaurant and pools on site if you want to stay past the drive.
What to bring
Neutral coloured clothing, a jacket for an early or late drive because the open vehicle gets cold, sunscreen, a hat and a camera with a decent zoom.
Who this trip suits
Guests with one day in Windhoek who want to see big game, photographers who need rhino without a five hour drive, and families who cannot face a long day in a vehicle.
What is included
Included
- Driver and tour guide for the day
- Transport in an air conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off in Windhoek
- All parking fees
- Game drive on the Okapuka reserve
Not included
- Meals and drinks unless stated on your quote
- Extra activities beyond the one included, and any entry fees, confirmed when you book
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Tips
Questions about this trip
Will we definitely see rhino at Okapuka?
Nothing wild is guaranteed, but the reserve is known for its white rhino and the guides track them daily, so the odds are good. If you want the best chance, take the morning drive.
How far is Okapuka from Windhoek?
Thirty kilometres north on the B1, roughly thirty minutes from the city centre. It is close enough that we can collect you after a late breakfast.
Is the game drive part of the N$2,500?
Yes. The rate covers the game drive on the reserve along with your guide, the vehicle and the transfer for the day. Anything you eat or drink at the lodge is settled there.
N$ 2,500 per person. Your guide, the vehicle and the driving are covered for the whole day.
Book this trip or ask us for a written quote. We also run airport transfers from N$400, so your arrival and your day out can come from the same company.
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