Waterberg Plateau

The Waterberg Plateau is situated east of Otjiwarongo in Northern Namibia and towers over the surrounding plains, approximately 200m in height. This extraordinary gigantic rock, 20km wide and 50km long consists of porous sandstone, also sometimes referred to as 'The Lost Eden', due to the fact that the vegetation is lush and green and once animals get to the top they have no way of getting down.

Situated here is a public resort with camp sites, chalets and cottages with beautiful views over the surrounding savannah. Inside the resort visitors can go on walks on marked paths leading around the plateau and up to the edge, from where you will require a guide. The plateau itself can be explored on a Nature Conservation guided, game-viewing vehicle.

The Waterberg area is under the protection nature conservancy. Endangered species like the black and white rhino, sable antelope, blue wildebeest, as well as a rare breeding colony of Cape vultures are found here. Leopard, buffalo, giraffe and the exquisitely coloured and horned roan and sable antelope are amongst the animals living on top of this magnificent brick-red sandstone structure.

More than 200 bird species have been recorded in the park with seven of them endemic to Namibia, including Ruppell's parrots. There is also an abundance of raptors with various eagles, buzzards and falcons.

Nearby the Waterberg Plateau, and with a gorgeous view of the mountainous wonder, is the Cheetah Conservation Fund. This is a fascinating experience for any guests interested in big cat conservation. This is a very well-run facility with a lot of information available about the endangered lives of the cheetah.