Waterberg Plateau Park

The Waterberg Plateau rises 200 meters above the Kalahari plains, stretching 48 kilometers in length and 15 kilometers in width at 1885 meters elevation.

In 1972, the park became a sanctuary for endangered species, successfully protecting black rhinos, sable antelopes, and buffalo from extinction through conservation programs.

The San people inhabited the plateau for thousands of years, leaving rock engravings that document their presence until the late 1960s.

The state-operated Waterberg Rest Camp provides the only accommodation within the park, offering basic bungalows and camping sites accessible via the D2512 road.

The geological formations contain rock layers over 850 million years old and preserve dinosaur tracks from approximately 200 million years ago.

Inception: 1972

Elevation above the sea: 1,885 m

GPS coordinates: -20.41667,17.21667

Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:50