Waterberg Plateau Namibia, Northern Namibia

In the heart of the desert country of Namibia is the gorgeous sandstone Waterberg Plateau. The Waterberg Plateau is a landscape of craggy, umber cliffs that drop down to meet a dense, lush, green forested area that extends to meet a winding cerulean river in the distance. In short, it is a striking landscape that will be sure to take your breath away with every panoramic view of the surrounding area.

Elevated an impressive 420 meters high, the Waterberg Plateau has been around for hundreds of millions of years. In fact, in the heart of the sandstone plateau, there are distinctive footprints left by dinosaurs from about 200 million years ago. In terms of human contact, the ancient San tribe left their mark on this Plateau in the form of cave carvings that are thought to be several thousand years old. The San people stayed on this magnificent plateau up until the 1960s.

Today, this Namibia plateau has been significant in the conservation and preservation of many endangered species such as the black Rhino. Visitors can see the native animals that call the Waterberg Plateau and area home. Antelopes, Dik-Dik's, and even white rhinos can be spotted in the area.

For those wishing to get a glimpse into this historic area with interesting wildlife, dinosaur footprints, and cultural significance to the tribes who live here, there are a series of tours and walks that you can do as well as a lodge set up on the slope downwards from the plateau. Staying at the lodge includes restaurants, pools, and comfortable accommodations that allow you to explore the Kalahari wilderness and the Waterberg Plateau to your heart's content.