Fifty Seven Waterberg

57 Waterberg is an absolute dream stay if you are visiting South Africa for Safari. The property is absolutely amazing and the staff constantly go above and beyond to satisfy your every need. From the moment we arrived at the pick up gate to the moment we left we were treated with nothing but professionalism and kindness. Our every need was met at every turn and then some. We were on our honeymoon and they even gave us a private dinner one night. It was truly above and beyond in every single way! I would highly recommend you do every single game drive, it can be a long day but there is plenty of time to relax in between! Truly there was not one complaint during our stay here we felt safe and welcome the entire time it was amazing. Our driver William went above and beyond on every single game drive and the kitchen and dining staff were absolutely phenomenal! This is absolutely a must stay for safari in the South Africa!

Location:|Excellent, especially if you are looking for a place close to Johannesburg and Pretoria while still being in a private game reserve. The setting offers the perfect balance between accessibility and a true safari experience.||Atmosphere:|Outstanding. The property has a harmonious, peaceful, and serene atmosphere that allows you to fully disconnect and immerse yourself in nature.||Rooms:|Truly incredible. The rooms offer spectacular views, beautifully maintained materials, very spacious layouts, high-quality furniture, and an exceptional mattress with super comfortable pillows, perfect for deep rest after long days. The rooms are fully equipped with everything needed for a more than comfortable stay. The private plunge pools are phenomenal; since we visited in December, the water temperature was absolutely ideal.||Value for Money:|Considering the overall quality of the property, the outstanding service, food, rooms, infrastructure, and the full experience, the value is completely aligned with what is offered.||Cleanliness:|Excellent. All hotel areas (including the game drive vehicles) were spotless. The rooms remained immaculate throughout our entire stay. It’s important to note that, as expected in a natural environment, small and harmless insects may occasionally be found in the room, which is completely normal and did not affect our enjoyment of any space.||Noise Level:|Exceptional. The property is incredibly peaceful; the only sounds you hear are those of the surrounding nature.||Service:|Outstanding. Every member of the staff is extremely kind, attentive, and genuinely service-oriented. We would especially like to mention Ephraim, our game drive guide, for his charisma, patience, and deep knowledge of both the wildlife and flora of the reserve — an absolutely incredible guide.||Amenities:|For us, whose main goal was wildlife and bird watching, 57 Waterberg exceeded all expectations, providing a truly pleasant, comfortable, and tranquil stay.||Food:|Special mention to the chefs and kitchen team. The food is exceptional, with great attention to ingredient quality, and every meal was absolutely delicious.||Final Thoughts:|We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the entire 57 Waterberg team for such a truly pleasant stay. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we felt warmly welcomed throughout our visit. We will definitely recommend this property and would absolutely love to return in the future.

The location is absolutely stunning. The rooms are just perfect, the interior is modern, and everything is very clean. The safari is very exciting, the staff in the restaurant as well as on the safari is extremely skilled and friendly. The food is very delicious and the prices are absolutely justified. I would always come back here! Thanks a lot for everything!

If you're looking for a safari in the Johannesburg area, go here. We loved everything about it. Our guide William was fantastic. He went out of his way to make our game drives as memorable as can be. The location, the rooms, the food and lastly but surely all staff are incredible. Definitely would recommend going here.

We had a perfect weekend at the 57 Waterberg lodge--the property is modern and well-maintained in a secluded part of the reserve, with clean and spacious suites. The food is outstanding and service exemplary. The game drives were an inspiration and we learnt a great deal from the exceptional game ranger. A memorable visit and we hope to return soon.

We went there for our honeymoon. ||||Super friendly staff, incredible landscape and surroundings, amazing food, excellent service. ||||Luxurious rooms that capture the landscape beautifully without being intrusive. ||||Overall an unforgettable experience that should definitively be on your wish list.

Awesome place. Ephraim is very good at what he does, Will book again just to see him. Game drives were great. 5⭐️, no spoilers from me though. The rooms were great. The luxury rooms were better. Awesome turndown service and awesome housekeeping., I didn't even see them. Waiting and Reception staff were Awesome, friendly and professional. Chef Alan, thank you for the food. It was delicious. Don't go there thinking you have much choice for what you will be eating, but dang, most of it is tasty. I didn't ask about room service, but I also didn't see anything about it in the information book in the room. The room is well stocked with booze, soft drinks and drinking water. No snacks though. I dont want to say much about the rooms, I dont want to spoil it for you. Loved the water hole and how close the low profile fencing was to the camp. Great way to watch game close up in the comfort of your own private patio. We felt very safe there. The place is well off the beaten track and with space for only 20 adults, very quiet. Ill see you guys again soon.

We had the most amazing few days at 57 Waterberg! The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and the accommodation was beautiful and kept very clean. The Game drives were fun and very informative. 10/10 experience. Would highly recommend.