57 Waterberg Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Safari sanctuary in the mountains

Mountain views surround guests at this intimate luxury lodge with its welcoming restaurant and bar lounge. Enjoy safari experiences before cooling off in the pool. After adventure, retreat to private patios or indulge in spa services amid the tranquil Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ￥127,662
￥152,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool

A modern house with a glass-enclosed living area, a bedroom, and a dining area.

Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool

  • Hill view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a small round table, and a view of a swimming pool and landscape.

Luxury Suite, Private Pool

  • Garden view
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a bench.

Classic Chalet

  • Garden view
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a large window.

Luxury Double Room

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Vaalwater, 57 Waterberg Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and Marakele National Park. Visit our Vaalwater travel guide
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530, Limpopo, Vaalwater, R33,Site 57

About this property

57 Waterberg Lodge

  • Luxury lodge in the mountains
  • A free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at 57 Waterberg Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to shopping on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this lodge include:
    • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
    • Massage treatment rooms, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at 57 Waterberg Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
    • Patios, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Frequently asked questions

Does 57 Waterberg Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 57 Waterberg Lodge?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 57 Waterberg Lodge on Nov 1, 2026 start from ￥127,662, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 57 Waterberg Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 57 Waterberg Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at 57 Waterberg Lodge?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 57 Waterberg Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and within 12 mi (20 km) of Marakele National Park and Lebolobolo Game Farm. Welgevonden Main Gate and Kololo Game Reserve are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

57 Waterberg Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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What I love most beyond the safari experience and access to nature was the thoughtfulness of care with staff. From having a bath ready for us whole we were in safari, to remebering my dislike of cilantro. Highly recommend staying here, the staff and property outistanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at 57 Waterberg was truly unforgettable and easily one of the highlights of our trip to South Africa. From the moment we arrived, there was an incredible sense of warmth, hospitality, and genuine care. The lodge manages to combine a beautiful, luxurious experience with an intimate, family-like atmosphere, which is not easy to accomplish—especially in such a remote and spectacular setting. The lodge itself is absolutely beautiful. Everything feels modern, elegant, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed while still allowing you to feel completely connected to the surrounding African wilderness. Our room was modern, spacious, extremely comfortable, and beautifully appointed. I also really enjoyed spending time at the pool between activities. There is something very special about being able to relax in such a luxurious environment while knowing you are in the middle of a game reserve surrounded by nature. One of the biggest highlights of our entire experience was Petrus, our game drive guide. Petrus is simply amazing. He has around 30 years of experience, and it shows immediately—not only in his knowledge of the animals and the reserve, but in the way he reads the environment and understands what guests are hoping to experience. He was professional, patient, caring, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He never made the game drives feel rushed or routine. He took the time to explain what we were seeing, answer our questions, and make every drive feel like a comple
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My stay at 57 Waterberg was amazing. The food was better than some 5 star restaurants. Ephriam, our game driver, was the best. He made sure our drives were relaxing and enjoyable. I would also recommend a scheduling a massage with Witness.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

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Good but room for improvement

We went here for my boyfriend's birthday and the villa is just stunning, very secluded, in the middle of nature has a private heated pool. The pool area at the villa does need some umbrellas for shade as it was super hot and unusable. The meals were great, I was very happy that they catered for vegan options. I'm just not a fan of artichokes and leeks so didn't enjoy those as much but still grateful that they chef catered for my needs. The game drives were great, we had really great sightings in the two days we spent there, the snacks on the game drive could be improved for vegans though. I was also quite disappointed that we couldn't get a couple's massages done even though I requested them more than 2 months in advance. They could have told me and I would have booked else where. When asked about it, staff were quite rude and unprofessional as the manager said there's nothing he can do as the other lady didn't come to work. As we walked away, I heard him tell the staff that he's not going to get another lady in just got one couple. I think that could have been handled professionally. Anyway, that kinda rubbed me the wrong way especially since I've been planning this for a while. I was quite grateful for the complimentary birthday cake and the chef even made it vegan which I didn't request, really really appreciated that. Thank you chef!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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We had such an incredible, memorable stay here. Perfect location for our first safari x
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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waterberg 57 +++

mooi verblijf, prachtige locatie, goed service, geweldig georganiseerde gamedrives en lekker eten. zorgeloos verblijf en intens genoten
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect first safari experience!

My girlfriend and I stayed for three nights at the end of March to finish off what had been an amazing trip to Cape Town. We literally do not have a single complaint, all food was amazing from breakfast, lunch and dinner with two different starter and main course chefs and a dessert chef providing exceptional 5star food. A birthday cake and song was kindly given as a surprise for my birthday, as embarrassed as I may have been 😳 General service could also not have been better with constant attention given to ensure a perfect stay. The location is peaceful and provides a great view over the lodge’s watering hole which if lucky has some great game viewing, and the surrounding reserve. Our lodge “Zebra 1” was consistently spotless with comfy bedding, and all the amenities and more, and some occasional lion roars from outside to make it extra special. Both guides we had: Josphat and Ifram (apologies if this is incorrectly spelt) were both exceptional at spotting and getting close viewing of the desired “Big Five” as well as some other beautiful wildlife and fauna. Both were incredibly interesting and gave a great insight into the animals and everything about the reserve. The perfect place to top off an amazing 2 week stay in South Africa and
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing 2 nights at Waterberg. The accommodation and service was outstanding. The safari tours were great and we got up real close to lots of the animals. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo hotel! Safáris excepcionais. Quartos amplos e com grande conforto. O que fica a desejar é a comida, que depois de um dia começa a ficar repetitiva no sabor. Piscina não aquecida, o que dificultou aproveitar essa área de lazer, pois estava frio
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

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Mooi park, mooie locatie maar geen vijf sterren

Als je om iets vraagt moet je er 3x om vragen terwijl schoonmaakpersoneel ook had kunnen zien dat het op is. Massage geboekt voor 2 direct na t ontbijt, boeken ze er 1 in tijdens een gamedrive. Geen mogelijkheid tot banaan oid voor gamedrive terwijl ik diabeet ben. Toetjes steeds t zelfde (iets met munt en lemon; vind ik niet lekker). Als je om iets anders vraagt krijg ke het overigens wel zonder problemen. Chef hoofd en voorgerecht is vriendelijk en goed. Als je zegt dat je iets lekker vindt, zorgt hij ervoor dat je het krijgt. Geen prijzen op kaart voor glazen wijn en fris, alleen voor flessen. Aangegeven dat je cola light wil tijdens gamedrive en dit bleek teveel moeite. Pas na aanhouden werd het meegenomen. Er was wel steeds blikjes cola, fanta, gin tonic wijn, bier etc. Micheal, een van de bedienden in het restauranf/de bar was echt heel vriendelijk. Ontbijt was eerste dag echt heel slecht (geen fruit, geen toast, geen keus in eieren, geen brood, geen broodjes, enkel cakeje en yoghurt en mini stukje zalm). Met meerdere koppels geklaagd en de dagen erna was het opeens heel uitgebreid. Mooie locatie, ruime kamer, massage was goed, schoon, zwembad was klein maar heel mooi park is mooi. Geen 5 sterren. Heeft zeker wel de potentie, maar zou het zeker kunnen worden. Tip is om vooral dingen aan te geven em te vragen, ze doen wel echt alles voor je heb ik het idee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Le top

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour au 57 Le cadre est magnifique, le personnel aux petits soins. Les chambres sont immenses et elles offrent une superbe terrasse d’où on peut admirer les animaux qui viennent se rafraîchir près du point d’eau. Cuisine au top ! Game drive de reve.... éléphants, hippo, rhino, guépard, lions, girafes, zèbres.... On a deja envie d’y retourner !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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perfect stay

57Waterberg is perfect. The only regret was that we had only 1 night. So we will be back that is for sure. The lodge was awesome the staff so friendly, the food delicious. the ranger Josphat very very informative and experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful Boutique stay

Fantastic, romantic stay in this exclusive Lodge. Game drives and service staff great! Food is well prepared and chef friendly but not enough variety and quantity.
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10/10 Excellent

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Traumurlaub

Diese Lodge besticht durch alles!!! Ein perfekter Service, herausragende Küche und einen Tourguide, der seinesgleichen sucht. Von der Begrüßung am Westgate, dem Eingang zum Reservat mit Champagner für uns Gäste über den Empfang im Hotel, die Vollpension, die zwei mal am Tag stattfindenden Touren incl. Morgenkaffee und Sundowner in der Wildnis bis hin zum exzellenten Service aller Angestellten kann man mit Fug und Recht von einem Traumhotel sprechen. Wir hatten 5 Tage Zeit, uns ganz der Stille des Ortes hinzugeben. Mit nur maximal 10 Gästen fühlt man sich wie in einem privaten Ressort. Alle Mitarbeiter geben sich unendlich viel Mühe, diesen Eindruck zu unterstreichen. Hier stimmt einfach alles. Die "Zimmer", eigene Bungalows, haben ca. 70qm Wohnfläche, also Platz genug zur vollkommenen Entspannung. Im Hauptgebäude sind die Gäste wie im eigenen Wohnzimmer untergebracht. Der Küchenchef leistet, wie oben beschrieben, eine hervorragende Arbeit. Sehr abwechslungsreich zaubert er vom Frühstück über Lunch bis hin zum Drei-Gänge-Abendmenü immer wieder Überraschungen, die er auch gerne selber am Tisch erklärt. Das Highlight sind aber die Touren in das 35000 ha große Reservat. Jo, der Guide, hat einen Wissensstand über Flora und Fauna, der schon an sich herausragend ist. Sein Gespür für den richtigen Ort, um immer wieder einen der Big Five aus nächster Nähe zu bewundern, ist einzigartig. Und immer wieder verblüfft er mit neuen Highlights aus der Tierwelt. Unvergesslich ist das Result
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019