The isolated nature of the plateau makes Waterberg Plateau Park an ideal refuge for threatened species. Both and are protected here. You’re also likely to see and . Predator sightings are hit-and-miss, but , and are all present. There are no or .
Wildlife Highlights
Waterberg Plateau Park plays a vital role in breeding endangered species for the restocking of other parks and conservation areas. For example, both and thrive on the plateau. Other antelope include , , and . The most common predator is the , although , and can all be spotted (though they are very hard to see). Apart from the Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip), this is the best place to see in Namibia.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The Waterberg Plateau can be visited throughout the year, but wildlife viewing is best in the dry months, especially from July to October. Although animals are captive on the plateau, they are easier to find during these months as they gather around permanent water sources and the vegetation is thinner. Wildlife at some of these water sources increase your chances of spotting wildlife.
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