Welcome To Waterberg Plateau Lodge
Waterberg Plateau Lodge is nestled on a rock terrace high up on the
slope of Waterberg, the chalets of Waterberg Plateau Lodge afford grand
vistas of the endless Kalahari bush savannah below.
Each of the double room chalets sits between red sandstone rocks in
the midst of green bush, with total privacy guaranteed. Acacias shade
the terrace; a plunge pool filled with spring water provides cooling
and attracts birds and small game.
Accommodation Prices at Waterberg Plateau Lodge
Discounts may be available for children sharing with adults, please specify the ages and number of children when making your booking or requesting a quote.
Waterberg Plateau Lodge Prices 2025
March 2024 - February 2025 |
Accommodation |
Per Person Sharing |
Single Rate |
Rocket Chalet (Dinner & Breakfast) |
NAD 3,700 |
NAD 3,700 |
March 2025 - February 2026 |
Accommodation |
Per Person Sharing |
Single Rate |
Rocket Chalet (Dinner & Breakfast) |
NAD 4,100 |
NAD 4,100 |
Rates above are not inclusive of NTB Levy applicable at Waterberg Plateau Lodge.
Accommodation at Waterberg Plateau Lodge
- Double-room chalets with shower/WC
- Lounge area and fireplace for chilly winter evenings
- Private terrace with plunge pool
- Dining room with fireplace for afternoon tea and dinner
- 220 V electricity (solar), suitable for hairdryers, shavers, and battery chargers
- Laundry service (minimum stay of two nights) and car cleaning (wash and vacuum)
Waterberg Plateau Lodge Amenities and Facilities
In the afternoon guests are welcome to have a piece of cake in the dining
room, and afterwards join our guide on a scenic drive, if they wish.
After sunset the fireplace in the rustic dining room is the meeting place
for enjoying a drink. Fresh dishes from the typically Namibian farmhouse
kitchen are served for dinner. We keep your chalet supplied with hot water
every day so that you can make tea or coffee at any time.
What To Do at Waterberg Plateau Lodge
Paradise waiting to be discovered There is plenty for you to do at Waterberg
Wilderness – or just relax and recharge your batteries. Since most
of our guests wish that they could have spent more time with us, we recommend
that you stay at least two nights. If you arrive before 15h00 you can still
join our afternoon activities.
Location
Waterberg Wilderness is situated on the D 2512 gravel road, 8 km north-east of Waterberg Plateau Park Resort. The road runs east of Waterberg and is part of a less frequented but very charming route to Grootfontein.
Alternative Route
This delightful alternative to the tar road via Otjiwarongo turns from the
B 1 tar road (Okahandja – Otjiwarongo) onto the C 22 tar road and
the D 2512 / D 2612 gravel road to Rietfontein, and finally joins the tar
road from Otjiwarongo to Grootfontein. Flanked by the plateau of Waterberg,
you drive through the beautiful tree and shrub savannah scenery of the east,
and you will often spot game or guinea fowl at the roadside.
Road Conditions
Usually, the gravel road is quite suitable for a city car. However, during the months from October to April, when rain is more likely, the road may be muddy in places after heavy downpours.
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Waterberg Plateau Hikes
Duration: Mornings, approximately 3 hours
These hikes take you onto the famous plateau of Waterberg. Even though animals
usually keep their distance, our hiking guide is almost certain to show you
the fresh scent of leopard, rhino, buffalo, and various antelope. From the
plateau, you can enjoy spectacular views of the fertile valley of Waterberg
Wilderness and across the Omaheke (or Sandveld), as this part of the Kalahari
is called. Discover striking sandstone formations, massive fig trees, and
our spring, which provides water abundantly. The difference in altitude of
about 150 metres must be managed on the way up and later down again.
Game Viewing on Foot
Duration: Mornings, approximately 3 hours
Accompanied by a tracker, our safari vehicle takes you into our nature reserve,
abundantly stocked with game, until you come across an interesting fresh scent.
You then continue on foot. With a little luck, you will spot giraffes, eland,
and other antelope – or even the white rhinos; they usually do not pose
any threat to people. This activity requires physical fitness as you might
be in the bush for several hours and well into the midday heat.
Scenic Drives
Duration: Afternoons, approximately 3 hours
With our safari Land Rover, fitted with elevated seats, we take you onto
the vast plains of the Omaheke (Kalahari). On just about every drive, we cross
paths with our white rhinos. With a little luck, you will also see giraffes,
zebra, gnu, gemsbok, red hartebeest, eland, impala, springbok, kudu, and ostrich
in this part of Waterberg Wilderness. Depending on the time of year, a short
detour to the clay pan, which collects water from our spring, is worthwhile
as the pan attracts scores of waterbirds.
Hiking Trails
Trail Length: 1 km to 5 km
Explore Waterberg Wilderness on your own using well-marked trails along the
slopes of Waterberg and through the bush savannah in the valley. A leaflet
is available to help you identify numbered plants along the way. Look out
for the many different types of birds and enjoy the grand vistas of our valley.
Ancient settlements and burial sites of the San (Bushmen) also wait to be
discovered, or follow the tracks of missionary Olpp, who oversaw a local transit
camp for Herero in 1906. All hiking trails are clearly marked.
Cultural Tour into Hereroland
Duration: Mornings, approximately 4 hours
Availability: Mondays to Fridays, not during school holidays
or on public holidays (please book at least one day in advance)
An ideal opportunity to get a glimpse of everyday life, the culture, and
traditions of the Herero people. A local guide meets you at Waterberg Wilderness
and drives with you, in your own car, to a traditional village where you can
feel at ease taking photos and asking questions. The tour continues to the
village of Okakarara, where you visit a marketplace, a school, and the Okakarara
Community Cultural Centre, built with EU funds. The excursion wraps up with
traditional songs and dances performed by women from the community. For a
bite to eat, the street market offers mieliepap (maize porridge), meat, and
vetkoek (a type of doughnut).
Hire A Car For Your Trip
A road trip across Namibia is an experience you will cherish forever, the freedom to stop wherever you want and explore Namibia on your own terms, for that you will need to hire the right car.