Mountain View Viewpoint
Mountain View
Climb from camp via the Mountain View Trail to the plateau edge, with a sweeping view over the endless Kalahari bush plain. It is a classic sunset spot.
The Mountain View Trail starts at Bernabé de la Bat Camp and takes about 1.5–2 hours round trip. It climbs steep slopes and boulders to the cliff top of the plateau, and the final section requires scrambling on hands and feet. From the sandstone summit, the plains stretch out to the east and west, and at sunset the cliff face turns orange-red. Short loops near the camp, including the Fig Tree Trail and the Aloe Loop, can be combined with it. The viewpoint is free with the park entry ticket, and you visit on your own. Bring plenty of water, wear non-slip shoes, and descend before dark. Watch for rock hyraxes on the rocks and baboons that occasionally appear.
Opening hours
Open daytime; recommended to descend before sunset
Nearby sights
- Waterberg Plateau Park
- Waterberg Battlefield Cemetery
- Waterberg Plateau Game Drive
- Cheetah Conservation Fund
- Okonjima Nature Reserve / AfriCat Foundation
- Otjihaenamaparero Dinosaur Tracks