Waterberg Plateau Park

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Waterberg Plateau Park is located on the Waterberg Plateau in Northern Namibia. The nearest major city is Otjiwarongo about 68 kilometers to the west of the park, by conventional roads. The park is 40,549 hectares in area.

	waterberg plateau park Travel Guide : 1 Understand 1.1 History 1.2 Landscape 1.3 Flora and fauna 1.4 Climate 2 Get in 3 Fees/Permits 4 Get around 5 See 6 Do 7 Buy 8 Eat 9 Drink 10 Sleep 10.1 Lodging 10.2 Camping 10.3 Backcountry 11 Stay safe 12 Get out

Understand

History

The park was originally set aside as a sanctuary for rare and endangered species. A variety of antelopes were relocated from other regions of Northern Namibia. In 1989, black rhinoceros was reintroduced to the area from Damaraland.

Landscape

The term "Waterberg" refers to the fact that sandstone of the plateau absorbs moisture which runs off on the southeast side of the plateau as springs. Hence, the name "Waterberg" or water mountain.

Flora and fauna

The vegetation of the plateau is green subtropical dry woodland. This contrasts the acacia that grows at the base of the plateau.

There are approximately 200 species of birds located within the confines of the park. It is currently home to the only breeding colony of Cape vultures in Namibia. It is also the breeding ground of several rare game species including rhinoceros, buffalo, and sable and roan antelope.

Climate

Get in

The main entrance to the park is at the Bernabe de la Bat Restcamp. Many trails extend outward from this restcamp.

Fees/Permits

Vehicles to view game leave in the early morning and mid afternoon. These are booked at the camp office and cost N$50 for adults and N$20 for children.

The four day hike on the Waterberg Wilderness Trail starts every second, third and fourth Thursday April through November. Only six to eight people are permitted per week. The cost is N$200 per person.

Get around

There are ten trails around the Bernabe Le Bat Restcamp. Maps are available through the reception office.

See

Do

Buy

Eat

There is a restaurant on site in the Bernabe Le Bat Campground.

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

Bungalows can be booked through the Central Reservation Office (NWR)in Windhoek. There are facilities for camping as well. For reservations, see http://www.nwr.com.na/waterberg.htm

Located 8 kilometers beyond the Bernabe Le Bat campsite is the Waterberg Wilderness Lodge located just outside the park. Check their website http://www.natron.net/tour/wwl/main.html for more information.

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

Get out

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