Experience the world of the Waterberg
Hiking, game watching, breathing in history or just enjoying the peaceful scenery – there is something on offer for each of our guests. Saying good-bye is often accompanied by “We should have booked another night.”
“Plateau Hike”
mornings, 2-3 hours
Your hiking guide climbs the plateau with you (approx. 150 m above the plains). He explains plants and animals in the park to you and gives you an insight into the daily life and culture of the people living in this area. Terrific view of the valley or of the plains of the Kalahari.
Rhino Drive
afternoons, 2-3 hours
Round trip through the African bush savannah at the foot of the Waterberg. We almost always rub shoulders with rhino. With a little luck you will encounter game such as giraffe, oryx and eland, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest and kudu.
Rhino Tracking
mornings, 3-4 hours, physical fitness is a must
Guided by your tracker you will explore our nature reserve at the foot of the Waterberg and detect game such as oryx or red hartebeest, kudu or giraffe. You might even come face to face with rhinos.
“Honeymoon Sundowner”
afternoons, 2-3 hours, also for non-honeymooners, booking required
Enjoy your exclusive sundowner on Mount Olympus at the edge of the Kalahari. In the afternoon your guide hikes with you onto the plateau and gives you insights into plants and animals of the region.
Nature Trails
1 km – 5.3 km
Explore the valley of the nature reserve on your own – on five demarcated trails with viewpoints. Information boards tell you stories about the spring, animals and occurrences. In the “Botanical Garden” on the trails to the spring, small signs introduce trees and shrubs along the path.
Download Hiking Map PDF (0.9 MB)
History Path
2.2 km
Take a walk back in history to a site of the Battle of Waterberg (1904) and to a camp for Herero refugees (1906) – events that influence Namibian-German relations till today. Information boards outline and explain the unfolding of the shared history of Herero and Germans.
Staying at Waterberg Wilderness
Three small lodges, two campsites
All for ONE, ONE for Nature.
Waterberg Wilderness is part of the ONE Namibia company, which wants to preserve wildlife and natural habitats – with income from existing hospitality businesses, sustainable agriculture and the sale of shares. Everyone can help. Actively and directly. As a partner and supporter. ONE Namibia offers a solid corporate concept. Virtual visits via the Internet. Lodge vouchers. Free camping and Rhino Tracking tours. Find out more & participate now.