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Guests at Waterberg Guest Farm can choose from a wide variety of activities such as spectacular nature hikes, a visit to the neighbouring Cheetah Conservation Trust as well as an early morning or sundowner drive to the so-called “Little Serengeti” or peruse our extensive library.

In order to accommodate your wishes and to advise guests on the available activities, we suggest that you let us know of your intended activities during dinner.

Hike on Small Waterberg

The guesthouse is situated on the slope of the Small Waterberg and we can highly recommend a hike up to the plateau. A brisk 45-minute-walk brings you to the natural spring, the source of our exceptionally pure spring water. There are several resting places and lookout points on the way.

We suggest that guests start this in the early morning in order to avoid the midday heat. Please remember to take enough water along with you. Upon your return, you will be treated to a sumptuous breakfast at around 9:30am.

Visit to Cheetah Conservation Fund Education Centre

The world-renowned Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is our northern neighbour and a valued member of the Waterberg Conservancy. Their Education Centre informs you of the plight of the free-roaming cheetah and other predators.

Learn how farmers cope with predators, which cause losses to stud calves, sheep, goats and Arabian foals, and about the efforts of Cheetah Conservation Fund and their very dedicated staff to address the survival of the Cheetah on Namibian farmland.

Experience "Little Serengeti"

Previously a vast maize field, all the bush has been removed from this 1 600ha grassland offering the only place in the region where free-roaming antelope gather to graze in their hundreds without the restriction of game fences. Imagine enjoying a sundowner in an open vehicle, accompanied by our knowledgeable game guide and surrounded by over 500 head of game. Many visitors choose to combine the “Little Serengeti” with a visit to the Cheetah Conservation Fund Education Centre, which will give you a realistic impression of the challenges and successes of conservation in Namibia.

Cheetah Run As a morning activity we offer a drive to the “Little Serengeti” and the CCF Education Centre. Amongst the abundant number of game you will enjoy the sunrise on the field at the foot of the Waterberg. Afterwards you can witness the so-called “Cheetah Run” at CCF, where you will see cheetahs in action, providing a unique photo opportunity.

Waterberg Plateau Park

The State Park at Waterberg Plateau, called Bernabé de la Bat Camp, is situated on the beautiful eastern slope of the Big Waterberg, 21 km from Waterberg Guest Farm. It is one of Namibia’s most beautiful state resorts and is ideal for a day visit.

Big Waterberg Plateau has been declared a ‘wilderness area’ and can only be accessed through Nature Conservation. A game viewing drive on top of the plateau can be arranged through the Bernabé de la Bat Camp, from where you can take a guided drive onto the plateau to see Rhino, Buffalo, Sable and Roan Antelope.

Extended Excursions

Longer excursions to other spectacular areas of this vast and beautiful country, such as the world famous Etosha Pan Game Reserve, the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei or the Skeleton Coast, to name but a few, can also be organized.