Waterberg Wilderness - is a private nature reserve at the Waterberg, with access to the plateau and an open border to the Waterberg Plateau Park.
It is home to a unique flora, more than 200 bird species and game species such as white rhino, giraffe, blue wildebeest, zebra, springbuck, oryx and red hartebeest.
The atmosphere in the mature, well-kept garden with its two pavilions, many cool and shady places and an immured spring water basin lined by giant bamboo is idyllic.
Facilities:
- 10 double rooms and 4 family rooms with shower/WC, sitting area and veranda
- 220 V electricity (solar), suitable for hairdryers, shavers and battery chargers
- restaurant (set dinner menu) with tea garden and bar
- spring water swimming pool with sunbathing lawn
- free WLAN in the restaurant (limited bandwidth)
- laundry service (minimum stay two nights)
Plateau Hike (8h00, 2-3 hours, moderately difficult)
Your hiking guide will climb onto the plateau with you, show you tracks of the animals and explains the traditional use of the plants along the way. Terrific view of the valley and the endless plains of the Kalahari.
“Honeymoon Sundowner” (16h00, 2-3 hours, moderately difficult)
Not only for Honeymooners: The exclusive Plateau Hike in the afternoon. Have the Waterberg all to yourself and enjoy your sundowner on Mount Olympus at the edge of the Kalahari. Limited space.
Rhino Drive (16h00, 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 (8h00, 3-4 hours, fitness is a must)
Doing it like the bushmen. 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. Prepare yourself to encounter white rhinos – at eye level.
“Botanical Garden” (2.4 km; easy, optional path moderately difficult)
With about 500 plant species, the Waterberg is regarded as one of the flora hotspots in southern Africa. On the trails to the spring at the top of the valley, small boards introduce trees and shrubs along the path. Large display boards tell stories about the spring and two parrot species occurring at the Waterberg.
Nature Trails (1.0 - 5.3 km; easy to moderately difficult)
Explore the valley of the nature reserve on your own: Demarcated paths lead through the bottom of the valley and along the slopes of the Waterberg. With a little luck, you will encounter Damara Dik Diks, kudus or rock dassies. We recommend sturdy shoes, a hat and a bottle of water.
History Path (2.2 km; easy, moderately difficult in some places)
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.
In the valley. Ambience of the former farm, surrounded by an idyllic garden. View to the red cliffs of the Waterberg.
In the valley. Ambience of the former farm, surrounded by an idyllic garden. View to the red cliffs of the Waterberg.
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
