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The Waterberg & Central Region<\/h1><\/div>
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The Waterberg Plateau with its brick-red sandstone formations and lush vegetation presents an island of vibrant colour.<\/p>\n

The National Park was originally created as a sanctuary for rare and endangered species found in the Kavango and Caprivi Regions and today is home to some 25 game and over 200 bird species.<\/p>\n<\/div>

General information and & tips on the area:<\/h3><\/div>
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  • Either a one or two night stay depending on your interests.<\/li>\n
  • One establishment inside the Park, all others outside the Park, activities offered:  walks, hikes and nature drives to the top of the plateau.<\/li>\n
  • Specials in the area include the Cheetah Conservation Fund and the AfriCat Foundation whose mission is the conservation ofNamibia\u2019s free-roaming cats.<\/li>\n
  • REST \u2013 the Rare and Endangered Species Trust takes care of vultures, specifically the Cape Griffon Vulture which is threatened by extinction inNamibia.<\/li>\n
  • Dinosaur footprints, tracks of a two-legged, three toed dinosaur can be viewed near the town of Kalkveld.<\/li>\n
  • Visit the Okakarara area for a cultural experience.<\/li>\n
  • Visit the Lake Otjikoto near Tsumeb.<\/li>\n
  • Visit the Hoba Meteorite near Grootfontein.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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