Wonderland in the Waterberg
PERFECT GETAWAY: ESCAPE THE CITY BUZZ FOR THE LUXURY OF THIS EXCLUSIVE BUSH LODGE
If you’re in need of a relaxing break, look no further than Fifty Seven Waterberg.
After a thrilling yet bumpy game drive (and a stop for sundowners), all you want to do is sink into a warm bubble bath and allow your muscles to relax. But once back in your room, you remember your private jacuzzi is bubbling away, with its warm steam escaping into the freezing Limpopo air and it becomes a hard call. What should you do? If you’re like me, you’ll quickly strip down to your swimming trunks and make the hot tub your home for an hour or two. There are few things in life as precious as sitting under a sparkling tapestry of stars with an unspoilt view of the Limpopo’s Waterberg, sipping vanilla Nespresso while jets of hot water massage your back.
Maybe what makes the fivestar Fifty Seven Waterberg so special is it’s a worry-free escape.
Situated in the pristine Welgevonden Game Reserve, the luxury lodge gives guests the best bush experience money can buy.
Once you leave your vehicle at the Welgevonden gate, you are in the hands of the friendly people expertly running the lodge. They will pick you up in a Landy and transport you to bliss.
From here on all you are required to do is enjoy every minute of the stunning landscape while savouring perfectly prepared cuisine and relaxing in your not-sohumble 80m2 room.
Each room features a giant patio with a hammock, recliners and that hot tub. It’s almost like discovering the fountain of youth – I swear I could feel my pores tightening and my frown lines diminishing during the weekend.
The charms started on Friday night, when we popped the cork on a bottle of sparkling wine before heading to the main lodge for dinner.
The main lodge is a multifunction space. Think of it as your TV lounge, dining room, pool area,