Otjozondjupa: Nature at Waterberg

Abundant wildlife and unique vegetation define Waterberg Plateau Park. The park is in the Otjozondjupa Region, making it a specific nature destination to consider when planning your trip. Other features of the park in Namibia include dinosaur tracks and rock engravings. These add natural history and rock art to the picture of nature and landscape—two more topics you can consider when planning your trip.

Nature and hiking at Waterberg

Guided wilderness walks may be available in the park, and there are also short walking trails within the resort. Booking is required for hikes onto the plateau, whether guided or unguided. The resort and plateau options therefore differ both in location and booking requirements. If a hike onto the plateau is part of your plans, factor the required booking into your itinerary.

Staying overnight at Waterberg and finding a hotel

Waterberg Plateau Park has a rest camp with bungalows and camping facilities. If you are considering staying there overnight, check current operations and availability before your trip. For a hotel stay in Otjozondjupa, Waterberg can be a specific nature destination to include in your travel plans.

More nature destinations in Namibia

Namibia also offers a variety of nature and activity options. The rock formation Bogenfels in Tsau //Khaeb National Park is 55 metres high. Namib-Naukluft Park has hiking trails and 4x4 routes; activities there include photography, birdwatching, stargazing and fishing. The Okaukuejo waterhole is floodlit at night, and Camp Halali has nature trails. Check current operating details for the lighting and trails before your trip.

Nambwa and Susuwe are tourism facilities on the Kwando River within Namibia’s Bwabwata National Park. Nambwa is operated by the Mayuni Conservancy, and Susuwe by the Kwando Conservancy. Nkasa-Rupara National Park consists mostly of reed channels, lagoons and termite-mound islands. 4x4 vehicles with recovery equipment are required there; as there are no facilities, visitors must be self-sufficient. Two designated campsites on the banks of the Kwando River are called Mparamura, also known as Nzalu, and Lyadura. Check current operating and access details with the relevant authorities before your trip; contact the park authority for information about camping arrangements in Nkasa-Rupara.

These examples appeal to different interests: Bogenfels is notable for its height, routes and activities are the focus at Namib-Naukluft Park, and the river location and operators are key points of distinction for Nambwa and Susuwe. This lets you choose a landscape, activity or tourism facility as a starting point for further exploration of Namibia.

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

For the main travel overview: Namibia.