Reviews of Waterberg Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
62 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Waterberg Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Sep-2019, 3 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Waterberg Camp.
Leopard
0% success
Cheetah
0% success
Giraffe
67% success
Eland
50% success
Oryx
50% success
Sable antelope
50% success
Wildebeest
50% success
Zebra
50% success
Roan antelope
33% success
White Rhino
33% success
Aardvark
0% success
Brown Hyena
0% success
Spotted Hyena
0% success
5 friends
Amsterdam
"A short stay at Waterberg started our holiday"
1 night Arrived 26 Jul 2009
"The accommodation was excellent - obviously recently refurbished. But the food was no more than average. And the service - both at reception and in the restaurant varied a bit - some people were very friendly, others a bit indifferent.
There was a lovely terrace outside the restaurant, but it was a shame that it wasn't actually open in the morning for a cup of coffee! We did enjoy watching a group of mongooses playing there while we were killing time." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
There was a lovely terrace outside the restaurant, but it was a shame that it wasn't actually open in the morning for a cup of coffee! We did enjoy watching a group of mongooses playing there while we were killing time." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Mrs J & Mr D
UK
"Waterberg Camp review"
1 night Arrived 13 May 2009
"We were pleasantly surprised by this government run facility.
The staff were very friendly and the room was basic but very clean.
The walks surrounding the camp were pleasant and the walk to the top of the escarpment is a must." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
The staff were very friendly and the room was basic but very clean.
The walks surrounding the camp were pleasant and the walk to the top of the escarpment is a must." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs K
Bury
"Waterberg Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 5 May 2009
"This was a lovely place to end our travels.
There are plenty of walks both easy and challenging and loads of wildlife.
The restaurant was good with plenty of choice." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
There are plenty of walks both easy and challenging and loads of wildlife.
The restaurant was good with plenty of choice." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs F
Nottinghamshire
"Waterberg Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 8 Nov 2008
"good for a 2 night stay, but not enough to do for longer"
See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mrs B
Hampshire
"Waterberg Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 8 Nov 2008
"good birds,we didnt do any trips,but were advised there was not a lot to see. food average lots of items on winr list not available, bush chalet fine"
See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mr H
Chester
"Great views from plateau"
2 nights Arrived 5 Oct 2008
"Reception chaotic on arrival as lots of people being served at same time, staff there though were helpful and friendly.
Restuarant in beautiful building, food good and new management team seeking to welcome guests. Pool and surrounding area needs attention, pool was deep green and uninviting and insufficient seats etc.
Hiking is a delight and views specacular at top of plateau. Other than that, wildlife hard to see and not much to do at evenings. Rooms are not air conditioned and although having a fan, it is insufficient given the heat to get a good night sleep." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Restuarant in beautiful building, food good and new management team seeking to welcome guests. Pool and surrounding area needs attention, pool was deep green and uninviting and insufficient seats etc.
Hiking is a delight and views specacular at top of plateau. Other than that, wildlife hard to see and not much to do at evenings. Rooms are not air conditioned and although having a fan, it is insufficient given the heat to get a good night sleep." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Poor
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr D & Mrs L
Cumbria
"Waterberg Camp review"
1 night Arrived 28 Sep 2008
"A long rough drive after leaving the main road, and in insight did not need another game park..
Food and resturant and staff all very good.
Baboons a real problem around the accommodaton...." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Food and resturant and staff all very good.
Baboons a real problem around the accommodaton...." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr J & Mrs L
UK
"Waterberg Camp review"
1 night Arrived 14 Aug 2008
"Very welcoming with friendly staff. A really good start to the holiday."
See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Meerkats
Thame
"Waterberg Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 9 Aug 2008
"At Waterberg the staff were friendly and the food was acceptable. The chalets were comfortable, if rather sparse and dimly-lit.
We had an interesting evening drive up to the plateau with an NWR driver/guide. On the whole, though, Waterberg was my least favourite place. It's quite cold at this time of year and the trees make the restcamp gloomy - the bird life was disappointing, too." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
We had an interesting evening drive up to the plateau with an NWR driver/guide. On the whole, though, Waterberg was my least favourite place. It's quite cold at this time of year and the trees make the restcamp gloomy - the bird life was disappointing, too." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Suricate family
Hale
"Waterberg Camp review"
2 nights Arrived 16 Jul 2008
"We thought Bradt perhaps too lukewarm about this camp - particularly in making no mention of it's history, viz the German Cemetery and the origins of the buildings now used as restaurant and bar.
We found the staff friendly and helpful, the views superb and the rooms comfortable. The baboons, admittedly, were a nuisance.
We had been warned that the after noon drive on the plateau was likely to be far more concerned with flora than fauna.
In the event we saw white rhino, sable antelope and buffalo as well as the more normal suspects! We were certainly lucky, but Waterberg should not be too readily talked down." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
We found the staff friendly and helpful, the views superb and the rooms comfortable. The baboons, admittedly, were a nuisance.
We had been warned that the after noon drive on the plateau was likely to be far more concerned with flora than fauna.
In the event we saw white rhino, sable antelope and buffalo as well as the more normal suspects! We were certainly lucky, but Waterberg should not be too readily talked down." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
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