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.
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.
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
