The Waterberg Plateau Park is located about 280 kilometers north of the Namibian capital, Windhoek. The park stretches from northeast to southwest for 48 kilometers and from northwest to southeast for 8-16 kilometers, with the highest point of the plateau reaching 1800 meters above sea level. It is a naturally unique park known for its distinctive geological features and diverse flora and fauna rarely found in plateaus.

Although the altitude of Waterberg Park reaches 1800 meters, it is only slightly higher than the vast flat lands surrounding it by a few meters to tens of meters. The entire plateau is very flat, resembling a huge barge floating on the plain. Even more striking is the more than 100-kilometer-long circle of natural red and yellow rock walls surrounding the park, resembling a winding and continuous city wall. The magnificent scenery and grandeur are truly breathtaking!

Unlike the majority of arid and desert land in Namibia, Waterberg Plateau Park is lush with vegetation all year round, giving the impression of a utopian paradise. It is confirmed that there are 479 plant species in the park, making it one of the most botanically diverse places in southern Africa. There are various shrubs, trees, over 140 species of fungal plants, and more than 10 species of ferns, some of which are unique to the area.

Waterberg Plateau Park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife. Situated in a remote area surrounded by stone walls and dense vegetation, the park has become a beautiful sanctuary for all kinds of animals, including mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds, some of which are rare and precious species.

Reason to visit: Namibia’s most unique plateau park
Continent of attraction: Africa
Country/Region: Namibia
Province or State: Otjozondjupa Region