Many tourists pass it by. Little do they know what they are missing: Waterberg, Namibia's Table Mountain. An oasis at the western border of the Kalahari: Up to 200 metres higher than the surrounding plains, the mountain catches the clouds; its sandstone retains the rain water and little natural paradises form around the springs on the eastern face. A fortress of nature conservation: Rhinos, buffaloes and other rare animals live in the national park on the plateau. And a historical memorial site: Herero and Germans fought a fateful battle here, which continues to bind Namibia and Germany in a very particular way.
The steep rock faces of the Waterberg protect the game-rich national park on the plateau including its rhinos like a fortress. The area is also home to over 200 bird species.
With over 500 species the Waterberg is one of the most plant-rich areas in southern Africa. Some species can only be found in Namibia.
General von Trotha cannot believe his eyes. The Herero manage to escape the encirclement by his troops – with women, children, elderly and cattle.
Dangerous encounters with rhinos, buffaloes on the run, and fatal accidents in the channel for drinking water... The Waterberg has many stories to tell.