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BIODIVERSITY
The Waterberg area is rich in biodiversity (number of species) and its habitats are largely intact and are of good quality in terms of health. This makes the Waterberg area incredibly important in terms of ecosystem services that benefit the people both living inside the Waterberg Biosphere and those communities on outside.The Waterberg contains three broad habitat types. They are: the sour bushveld; the steep slopes, cliffs and bare rock faces; and the riverbeds and wetland areas. It is known as the Waterberg Moist Mountain Bushveld Savanna.
The Waterberg region has a rich variety of plants. The current total is 2015 plant species. Which includes 130 species of tree, 195 species of shrubs, 1292 species of forb, grassy herbs, dwarf shrubs, mosses and other growth forms, 206 species of grass, 75 species of sedge, 79 species of geophyte, 18 species of fern and 20 species of parasitic plants.
Rare and / or endangered species include;
Waterberg cycad Encephalartos eugen-maraisii
Yellowwood tree Podacarpus latifolius
Mountain Cypress Widdringtonia nodiflora
A legume species Cullen holubii
Rabbit's foot Anacampseros filamentosa
Waterberg euphorbia Euphorbia waterbergensis
Portulaca spp Portulaca trianthemoides
History & Geology
If you enjoy exploring rock formations and going back in time, we suggest you put on your hiking boots and spend a few days in our geological treasure land.
Flora & Fauna
The Waterberg Biosphere Reserve is home to 129 mammal, 350 bird and over 2,000 plant species with a number of endemic or red data butterflies, fish and reptile species, making it an extremely important conservation area.
Birdlife
Marakele National Park is home to the largest colony of Cape vultures Gyps coprotheres in the world. It has about 900 breeding pairs.
Mammals
The African wild dog, the black and white rhino, leopard and many other rare or endangered species have made the Waterberg their home.