THE WATERBERG
The Waterberg is one of the most prominent landmarks in northern Namibia. Rising some 200m above the surrounding savanna plains, the mountain with its lichen-encrusted cliffs and fascinating rock formations is a popular destination.
The Ovaherero pastoralists named the area Otjozondjupa which is translated as 'place of calabashes.' The Afrikaans name, which means 'water mountain,' refers to the numerous springs surfacing at the plateau's base.
The Waterberg Plateau Park was established in 1972 as a breeding centre for rare and endangered game species. Roan and Sable Antelope, Eland, Giraffe, Black and White Rhinos, Blue Wildebeest, Buffalo and Red Hartebeest are among the species to be seen. The diminutive Damara Dik-dik is frequently encountered in the Waterberg Resort, which is managed by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), while the trees in and around the rest camp are home to several communities of the Southern Lesser Galago, commonly known as the Bushbaby.
Access to the plateau with its rich diversity of game is restricted to guided tours conducted by NWR. Visitors can, however, explore the plateau's lower slopes along a network of footpaths laid out in the Waterberg Resort. Not to be missed, especially in the late afternoon, is the Mountain View Walk which winds its way up to the plateau.
The Waterberg is also a popular destination for birding enthusiasts. Sought-after, dry-west 'specials' include Rüppell's Parrot, Rockrunner and Hartlaub's Spurfowl. Violet Wood Hoopoe, Damara Red-billed, Bradfield's and Monteiro's Hornbills, Carp's Tit and Bradfield's Swift are among the other noteworthy species to be seen.
The cemetery in the resort is a reminder of Namibia's turbulent history during the early 1900s. The deciding battle between the German Schutztruppe under General Lothar von Trotha and the Ovaherero led by Samuel Maharero was fought at nearby Hamakari on 11 August 1904. The surviving Ovaherero fled eastwards to the wastelands of the Omaheke sandveld where they died of hunger and thirst in large numbers.
Accommodation in the park is available at the Waterberg Resort which is managed by NWR. In addition to a variety of accommodation options, the resort also has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, shop and a kiosk. There are also several guest and game farms offering a range of activities in the Waterberg area.
The Ovaherero pastoralists named the area Otjozondjupa which is translated as 'place of calabashes.' The Afrikaans name, which means 'water mountain,' refers to the numerous springs surfacing at the plateau's base.
The Waterberg Plateau Park was established in 1972 as a breeding centre for rare and endangered game species. Roan and Sable Antelope, Eland, Giraffe, Black and White Rhinos, Blue Wildebeest, Buffalo and Red Hartebeest are among the species to be seen. The diminutive Damara Dik-dik is frequently encountered in the Waterberg Resort, which is managed by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), while the trees in and around the rest camp are home to several communities of the Southern Lesser Galago, commonly known as the Bushbaby.
Access to the plateau with its rich diversity of game is restricted to guided tours conducted by NWR. Visitors can, however, explore the plateau's lower slopes along a network of footpaths laid out in the Waterberg Resort. Not to be missed, especially in the late afternoon, is the Mountain View Walk which winds its way up to the plateau.
The Waterberg is also a popular destination for birding enthusiasts. Sought-after, dry-west 'specials' include Rüppell's Parrot, Rockrunner and Hartlaub's Spurfowl. Violet Wood Hoopoe, Damara Red-billed, Bradfield's and Monteiro's Hornbills, Carp's Tit and Bradfield's Swift are among the other noteworthy species to be seen.
The cemetery in the resort is a reminder of Namibia's turbulent history during the early 1900s. The deciding battle between the German Schutztruppe under General Lothar von Trotha and the Ovaherero led by Samuel Maharero was fought at nearby Hamakari on 11 August 1904. The surviving Ovaherero fled eastwards to the wastelands of the Omaheke sandveld where they died of hunger and thirst in large numbers.
Accommodation in the park is available at the Waterberg Resort which is managed by NWR. In addition to a variety of accommodation options, the resort also has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, shop and a kiosk. There are also several guest and game farms offering a range of activities in the Waterberg area.
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