Sanctuary for rare and endangered species
Northern Namibia, Namibia
Waterberg Plateau Park is situated 60km east of Otjiwarongo, 300km north east of Windhoek. The park is home to about 25 game and over 200 bird species. Vegetation changes dramatically from acacia savannah at the foot of the plateau to lush-green sub-tropical dry woodland with tall trees and grassy plains at the top.
Background
Waterberg was proclaimed a park in 1972 and was originally created as a sanctuary for rare and endangered species found in the Kavango and Caprivi regions, such as roan and sable antelopes, tsessebe and Cape buffalo.
Below the rest camp, on the site of the historic Battle of Waterberg, is a graveyard, serving as a reminder of the turbulent times in the region.