Nature and trails at Waterberg

Waterberg Plateau Park combines abundant wildlife with unique vegetation. In the Otjozondjupa region, it is a key reference point for a trip where you can experience nature and trails at Waterberg. The natural features and the different ways to get around the park shape your stay. This raises two questions for planning: What kind of hike interests you, and would you like to include an overnight stay in the park? Waterberg Plateau Park in Namibia also features dinosaur tracks and rock engravings.

Guided wilderness hikes are available in Waterberg Plateau Park. Booking is required for hikes up to the plateau, whether guided or unguided. There are also short walking trails within the resort. This gives you different options to consider when planning: short trails in the resort or a booked hike up to the plateau. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

Staying overnight in the park

Waterberg Plateau Park has a rest camp with bungalows and camping facilities. If you would like to stay overnight, check current operations and availability before your trip. Bungalows and camping offer two different ways to stay in the park; you can decide which one to plan for alongside your choice of short walking trails or a hike up to the plateau.

More park profiles in Namibia

Comparing destinations in Namibia reveals other nature and activity profiles. Namib-Naukluft Park has hiking trails and 4x4 routes; activities include photography, birdwatching, stargazing and fishing. At Waterberg, abundant wildlife and unique vegetation go hand in hand with guided wilderness hikes and short walking trails in the resort. Namib-Naukluft Park also offers driving routes and other activities in addition to hiking trails. Comparing them helps you understand the different highlights when planning your trip. Check current operating details there before your trip.

The Bogenfels rock formation in Tsau //Khaeb National Park offers another sense of scale: it is 55 metres high. Another contrast within Namibia is Nkasa Rupara National Park, which consists mostly of reed-bed channels, lagoons and termite-mound islands. A 4x4 vehicle with recovery equipment is required for a stay there. As there are no facilities, visitors must be self-sufficient. Two designated campsites are located on the banks of the Kwando River: Mparamura, also known as Nzalu, and Lyadura. Confirm current access and camping conditions with the park authorities before travelling. The planning requirements differ: Waterberg has a rest camp with bungalows and camping facilities, while vehicle equipment and self-sufficiency are important requirements in Nkasa Rupara National Park.

Discover more destinations: Okahandja, Tsumkwe, Otavi, Outjo, Otjiwarongo, Waterberg, Epupa, Kombat, Grootfontein, Kalkfeld, Osona, Bulskop.

For the overview of the wider destination: Namibia.