The Waterberg Wilderness Private Nature Reserve is located in central Namibia, almost halfway between Windhoek and the Etosha National Park.
The Park was established in 1972 and named after the prominent flat topped mountain that rises from the plateau. The Waterberg is elevated high above the plains of the Omaheke Region of the Kalahari of Eastern Namibia.
The red sandstone found at the upper level of the mountain absorbs rainwater during the wet season.
The base consists of impermeable rock, which allows the absorbed water to escape along this layer in the form of springs, giving the mountain its appropriate name.
Waterberg Wilderness Lodge is located at the foot of the Waterberg near one of the fountains which gave name to this beautiful mountain. The lodge is part of the Waterberg Wilderness Group, which runs the game reserve and three lodges on a private farm adjacent to the Waterberg Park.
Accommodation at Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
Waterberg Wilderness Lodge offers accommodation in 12 rooms in a rustic, Namibian farmhouse-style.
Four of these rooms accommodate families of maximum four persons. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and veranda.
Accommodation Options at Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
- Double Rooms
- Large Double Room
- Family Suite
Double Rooms
The double rooms are built from red sandstone and canvas walls give it an outdoor atmosphere. Massive old trees throw shade over the mature and well-kept garden.
Twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet promises a cosy and comfortable stay. There is a lounge area and a veranda, with a private entrance.
Double Room Facilities
- Twin single beds
- Mosquito net
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Seating area
- Private entrance
- Patio with garden view
Large Double Rooms
The large double room is furnished with twin single beds in one room and there is an additional single bed in the adjacent room.
A maximum of 3 persons are accommodated in this room, which has a private bathroom with a shower. There is a seating area and a veranda, with a private entrance.
Large Double Room Facilities
- Room with twin single beds
- Additional single bed
- Mosquito nets
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Toiletries supplied
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Seating area
- Private entrance
- Patio with garden view
Family Suite
The spacious Family Suites have a main bedroom, furnished with twin single beds. Then there are 2 more bedrooms, each with a single bed.
There is a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries are supplied. The suites have private entrances and a veranda, as well as a seating area.
Family Suite Facilities
- Room with twin single beds
- Two rooms with one single bed in each
- Mosquito nets
- Private bathroom with shower
- Toiletries supplied
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Seating area
- Private entrance
- Patio with garden view
Waterberg Wilderness Lodge Amenities
Dinner, bed and breakfast is included in the rates charged, as well as afternoon tea with cake. A swimming pool is available in the beautiful gardens with large trees.
List of facilities
- Restaurant
- Lounge
- Bar
- Souvenir shop
- Fireplace
- Viewing deck
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry service available
What To Do at Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
The geological history of the Waterberg dates back 850 million years and in addition to dinosaur tracks, there are over 90 species of mammals, more than 200 species of birds and almost 500 plant species to discover.
Because the plateau is largely inaccessible from beneath, several of Namibia's endangered animal species were relocated into the area during the early 1970s to protect them from predators and poaching to extinction.
The programme was very successful and Waterberg now supplies other Namibian parks with rare animals.
Activities
- List of Activities
- Game viewing on foot
- Waterberg Plateau hiking trails
- Scenic drives
- Hiking trails
- Birdwatching
- Rhino drive
- Rhino tracking
- Honeymoon sundowner
- Nature trails
- Herero Cultural tour
Things to See
- List of Things to See
- Cultural Village
- Waterberg Plateau Park
- Wildlife
- Rhinos