Waterberg Camp - NWR (Reception)

Waterberg camp is beautiful and idyllic, nestled on the slope of Waterberg. The rooms are good and clean. The main downside is the service. In the restaurant you have to wait, even though there are only few customers. The shop is poorly stocked. One cannot get ice cubes, the explanation is that the ice machine is broken. A bar counter at the swimming pool is non-functional and one wonders when last it did work. And then there are aggressive baboons around that grab your bags in order to search them for anything edible. Upon request the staff is chasing the baboons away, but first you need to find the staff. So there is room for improvement. But nevertheless the time we had at Waterberg camp was enjoyable and we had a great time and will surely come back sometime.

Nice surroundings with beautiful view on the Waterberg. Rooms have been im proved and are well equipped now. The restaurant in the old police station is a nice historical place and the food is o.k. especially the Oryxsteak. The swimming pool has brown water. But it is possible to take a bath. During the tour to the Waterberg plateau, we did not see many animals. The hiking tour to the plateau is for elderly people quite difficult.

The camp is reached on a reasonable sand road, taking about 30-45 minutes from the tarmac highway. We had assumed that the camp would be on the plateau itself, but it is in fact on the slopes. It is set in beautiful native vegetation. The only way to get to the plateau is to walk up to a small viewing area, which looks out over the landscape for miles. That said, the trails are not well marked and the map we were given was of poor quality. It is possible to go for guided walks at extra cost. The camp is large, with accommodation spread out in different areas. There is limited lighting so you either have to drive to the facilities or take a torch. In July it was very quiet. We seemed to be alone in our block of lodges on the first night of two. The room is austere, but clean and comfortable. The shower room was adequate, and we had no issues with hot water. Breakfast is served in the restaurant not far from the camp entrance. There is a basic buffet selection, and some cooked to order options. However, on our arrival and on our first morning we were not given any information about this. It was only when we saw other people get food that we enquired. Even then the waitress did not offer any information about what we could have. In general the staff could have been a bit friendlier and more helpful. We also ate in the restaurant on one night. There were limited options on a small menu, but the food was of satisfactory quality.

This is a magical campsite. Quiet, clean and surrounded by the cliffs of the waterberg plateau. We spotted lots of birds in and around the campsite and had a lovely walk from the site too. We organised a morning drive to the top of the plateau when we arrived. Our guide was lovely, gave us extra layers and breakfast (with hot tea). We were very lucky on the driving and saw two of the big 5. Only downside is the baboons, who'll steal rubbish or food left unattended, but this is an easy to navigate.

Outrageous - the campsite is terribly overpriced: it is literally double than modt expensive camp sites in Etosha and 5-10 times more expensive than other campsites in Namibia. Instead they barely offer anything, not even electricity. It is awfully basic. Definitely to be avoided.

The Camp is on a dusty surface. They offer a morning safari with a hope to see rinhos. We didnt. Instead we were freezing for 3 hours. The ponchos provided help only partly. The Big disappointment was arrival to a waterhole observation spot that was quite late so all animals were gone.

Waterberg Camp is ideally located at the base of the Waterberg Plateau. From the camp, a relatively short and moderately easy hiking trail leads to the top of the plateau, offering a truly stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The accommodation is clean and functional (it is, after all, a camp rather than a lodge, so expectations should be adjusted accordingly). The food served at the on-site restaurant is good, and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. A great base for exploring the unique natural beauty of waterberg.

Nice hotel in the amazing localization next to plateau. My room was lovely, big and all was perfect. You can relax in your room on the terrace or outside in the garden next to the pool. Stuff was very friendly and helpful. In the morning, you have good breakfast included in the price or packed in the box for morning safar. Internet is only in the reception or restaurant. All experience was great