The Waterberg

Largest district in Limpopo
4.5 million ha and home to more than 762,000 people
Area of unique topography, geology, important ecosystems, unique vegetation types and endemic species
Half of the district is the Waterberg Mountain Complex
Significant biodiversity economy with the potential for further growth and conservation
An interconnected landscape with PA’s, game farms and other OECM’s that occupy about 70% of the district and creates >3 million ha of conservation estate

Critical water catchment containing many wetlands including SA’s largest inland wetland Nylsvley
The area contains UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, International Important Bird Area, Ramsar site and World Heritage site
Sparsely populated, undeveloped with much natural environment
Waterberg occupies 3.7% of SA but contains 40% of SA’s birds and mammals and 34% of reptiles
Re-wilding over the past 3 decades have changed land type from agriculture to conservation making the area a biodiversity hotspot