Waterberg Plateau Park, the history

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The Waterberg Plateau has a thick history.

In 1873 a Rhenish mission was established in the area, but was destroyed in 1880 by the ongoing Herero and Nama conflict.


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In 1904 the decisive battle of Waterberg, between the German oppressors and the Herero led by Chief Samuel Maherero, took place.
The German forces proved far too superior for the resistant fighters.
Those Herero who lived fled to the Kalahari seeking refuge. 


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The Germans, in anticipation, surrounded the few waterholes in the area cutting off the Herero's access to water.
Many more Herero perished in the desert as a result of hunger and thirst.

Today, during the weekend nearest to August 11, both German and Herero gather near the warden's house for the annual commemoration.

The event is something to witness, full of color, dress and tradition.
If you do attend, dress appropriately.


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......... San !!!

A San community lived near Waterberg until the 1960s.
Engravings can still be seen on the rocks at the Okarakuvisa waterhole.

........getting to Waterberg ....

The easiest way to get to Waterberg is with your own hired out vehicle.
However, if you don't have your own vehicle there are still some options.
You can talk to the combi drivers at the filling stations in Otjiwarongo.
Many times you can negotiate a fair price for your journey.
Remember ! You will be paying the driver to take you there as well as his return journey without passengers.


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