Waterberg Plateau Park

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The Waterberg Plateau Park was established as a National Park in the early 1970s to act as a sanctuary for the eland, along with other rare and endangered species of the Caprivi region.


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The area was originally regarded as the heartland of Namibia's eland population,
It is believed the plateau is the remnants of a larger plateau which covered a much greater area some 200 million years ago.


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The plateau is made of etjo sandstone and is highly permeable.
As a result, when rain falls on top the plateau it is quickly soaked into the earth, filtered and pulled down through gravity, creating natural springs towards its base.


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Today the Waterberg Plateau Park is proud to be home to 25 different species of mammals and the prime relocation spot for many of Namibia's endangered animals (seeing that most don't leap off the sides of cliffs), including the eland, white rhino, buffalo, sable and roan antelope.

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Giraffe, kudu, springbok, leopard, cheetah brown hyena and wild dog can also be found here.
Over 200 species of birds are found here and the area is the only known breeding colony of Cape vultures in Namibia.


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Game viewing is difficult unless you take a game drive with a guided excursion (game drives are only offered by the conservation officials):

Otherwise, it has to be done on self-guided treks on foot.


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Private vehicles are not allowed on top of the plateau.

Accomodation and treks need to be booked with the NWR, at the Waterberg Administration Centre at the campground headquarters.

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Wild Dogs !!!!

Until recently, Wild Dogs haven't been seen in the Waterberg area for nearly a century.

Recently there have been several sightings, making people believe their population are on the rebound.

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