Acacias Unveiled

Acacias Unveiled

In this edition of our newsletter, we will take a look at how acacias keep giraffes at bay and why Africa technically no longer has any acacias. We also introduce you to the tree that has become a popular Christmas tree substitute among Namibians. A Christmas Tree...
Flora of the Waterberg

Flora of the Waterberg

The southeastern slope of the Waterberg is ideal to explore the mountain’s world of plants. Waterberg Wilderness private nature reserve offers a “botanical garden” in its valley. Small information boards present facts about trees and other plants along the...
From camel thorn to rock-splitting fig

From camel thorn to rock-splitting fig

Information boards along the trails to the spring of Waterberg Wilderness tell you more about the flora found in the area. We invite you to come and explore this “botanical garden” yourself. The following newsletter is a sneak preview of what awaits you....
Windhoek’s Water Vein

Windhoek’s Water Vein

A structure that cuts through Waterberg Wilderness shows how precious and expensive drinking water is in Namibia: the canal, a section of the “Eastern National Water Supply System”. Groundwater from the karst area It supplies Windhoek and other places in...
Andersson Trail

Andersson Trail

Lace up your hiking boots and explore the valley of Waterberg Wilderness on five demarcated trails. Various difficulties but all with stunning viewpoints. Below is an insight into the Andersson Trail and its namesake. A Swedish explorer at Waterberg  This trail is...