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Bernabé de la Bat Restcamp, Namibia

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Waterberg Plateau Park

Waterberg Park, NamibiaAccess
The Waterberg Park is easily accessible. Take the B1 from Windhoek to the north. 28 kilometres before Otjiwarongo you turn on to the C22 and then on to the B2512. The gate is open from 6h00 to 9h00. After heavy rains the road might become impassable. One should telephone the park's office to find out about the condition of the road. Tel 067-305001.

Entry Fees per day
Adults
N$ 80
Children (6 - 16)
N$ 0
Vehicles (max 10 seats)
N$ 10
Bus (11 - 25 seats)
N$ 60
Bus (26 - 50 seats)
N$ 300

Tours
The Waterberg Game Reserve lies on the plateau. Although you may not use your own car due to the soft sand of the terrain, the park management offers tours in open four-wheel drives. They start early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Bring warm clothing, and something to protect your camera from dust. Price per person: 100 N$.

Waterberg Wilderness Trail
Hikes take place under the guidance of a park ranger on the second, third and fourth weekend of each month from April to November. The hikes always start on thursdays at 4 pm at the Onjoka Gate and end on the following Sunday afternoon. Group size: 3 to 8 persons. Costs: N$ 220 per person. One has to bring provisions and a sleeping bag along. Early booking in Windhoek required.
Bernabé de la Bat Restcamp
There is a nice Restcamp in the Waterberg Park with chalets for 1 to 4 persons. Accommodation is B&B only now. Self-catering is not offered any more.

The Bernabé de la Bat Restcamp also has a campground, a restaurant, shop and a large swimming pool. Open all year round. Restaurant 7 to 8:30; 12 to 13:30; 19 to 21:00. Bar: 12 to 14; 18 to 22:00.

Accommodation
in the Restcamp Bernabé de la Bat
Type
Persons
Price/pp
Bush Chalet B&B
1 - 4
N$ 650
Family Chalet B&B
1- 4
N$ 750
Double Room B&B
1 - 2
N$ 500
Camping (max 8 pers.)
1 - 8
N$ 200-900

Rates are per person/night. Booking of accommodation in the Waterberg Park is absolutely necessary. It is done directly by:

Namibia Wildlife Resorts
Private Bag 13378, Windhoek 9000, Namibia
Tel ++264 (0)61 285 7200
Fax ++264 (0)61 224 900
reservations@nwr.com.na

Private Accommodation

Waterberg Wilderness
3500 ha nature reserve; very scenic; lodge or camping; pool; hiking; game; tours; all meals. Tel ++264 (0)67 687018. eMail

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