Otjiwarongo

Waterberg Wilderness Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Waterberg Wilderness Lodge?

Stays at Waterberg Wilderness Lodge start from around US$210 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Waterberg Wilderness Lodge

About Waterberg Wilderness Lodge

A very different Namibia, with lush vegetation and mountain vistas

Namibia's landscape is not all dunes and desert. Venture north to the western fringes of the Kalahari Desert, and you'll find something completely different – a dense swathe of green scrubland and, rising above it, the Waterberg Plateau. At the base of this flat-topped mesa (it's 50 kilometres long and 16 wide) is Waterberg Wilderness Lodge, a charmingly renovated old farmstead in the eponymous 35-square-kilometre private reserve. Since 2000, the reserve's owners have dropped the internal fencing and started restoring the indigenous flora and fauna. Expect great views and hikes, endemic flora, giraffe, antelopes galore, and even white rhino.

Otjiwarongo , Namibia

From $210 per person/per night

Safari

12 Rooms

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The property

Red sandstone paths snake through the mature garden, connecting the lodge and the chalets. In the main area are two pavilions where delicious Namibian farm cuisine is served and you can while away the hot afternoon. There's plenty of seating to take in the 270-degree views and the vast, star-studded night sky. Outside, a large stone terrace with several tables and umbrellas is used for alfresco dining. Two swimming pools, filled from a local spring, help you keep cool.

The rooms

Each of the 12 chalets (eight doubles and four for families) has its own stone patio that opens to the tree-shaded garden. Indoors, large windows provide loads of natural light and simple furnishings keep the space open and airy. The net-draped beds are comfortable, with good-quality linen and pillows (always important), and en-suite bathrooms. Solar power is used throughout, so there's hot water for the shower, and plugs for hairdryers, battery chargers, etc. Your comfort is assured.

Activities

There's plenty to do in the Waterberg. Well-marked hikes from the lodge are ideal for self-exploration – a rare opportunity on safari. Hiking to the top of the plateau is well worth the effort (do have a dip in one of the natural pools at the top). The excellent guides will identify plants, spot animals and many birds, and walk you back through history to the site of a Herero/German skirmish in 1904. Enjoy game drives, rhino tracking and stargazing.

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How to book Waterberg Wilderness Lodge

How do I book Waterberg Wilderness Lodge?

Waterberg Wilderness Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Namibia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Namibia trips featuring Waterberg Wilderness Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Namibia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterberg Wilderness Lodge?

Stays at Waterberg Wilderness Lodge start from around $210 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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