Reviews of Waterberg Wilderness - ONE Namibia

Very nice location

Lodges quite expensive for the level of comfort

The lodge is one of the few accommodation choices that the private company ONE boasts in a huge estate neighbouring the wonderful Waterberg Plateau. It’s the most expensive one of them all. The rooms are big, but for three hundred and fifty dollars per night, this what guests are offered inside them: (1) No A/C (2) No fridge (3) No TV (4) No WiFi (actually, the lodge’s WiFi is awful throughout the premises) (5) No shower gel (6) No coffee machine (7) No help at all with one’s luggage (8) A very bumpy dirt access road The activities offered by the lodge are wonderful, though, especially the afternoon rhino drive with Jonathan (you can’t miss it - it’s amazing, and his an excellent guide), and the morning plateau trek (David, on the contrary, isn’t the best guide in the world - certainly he’s not going to get the year’s award for Mr. Sympathy). All have to be paid separately, of course, but are not terribly expensive. As a consequence, the value for money guests get for their money is very poor. The lodge is terribly overpriced. Look for other, cheaper, choices around.

All the items included in the list above, and, above all, breakfast and dinner. They are terrible. Guests can’t even get fresh juice (they get sweet lemonade instead!).

Staff were wonderful. Room and food lovely. It was a bit pricey for what it was but overall lovely.

The hike to the summit was a little disappointing. There were too many people and it was difficult to hear what was being said.

Just the absolute beautiful serene bushveld that draws you in. Just can’t get enough of the absorbing views. Breathtakingly beautiful.

Privacy and noise levels especially early in the morning.

Location is incredible

Location is great but all paths to the plato are “paywalled” so you can only go with a very expensive guide. Also we did not see any baboons which was a bummer.

Very beautiful setting and the food was good, nice afternoon cake and coffee offering as well with nature trails nearby. You could hear and see a lot of animals

Terrible (non-existent) wifi connection, room was very musky and felt a little unclean. Property seems a bit outdated and don’t think it was worth the price of the stay.

We went on the rhino tour which was amazing - excellent value for money and a real experience. Scenery at the camp was lovely. Looked like some good walking tracks around - sadly we didn't have much time to explore.

It was expensive for what it was. We went for the budget option (Waterberg Valley) and it was very basic - for example the window covers weren't attached properly and kept falling off. I usually wouldn't mind but the staff said that if the baboons see anything of interest in the room they will try to get in through the windows (which were basically chicken wire). So we had to keep all food and valuables in the car. The food was also very average - I usually wouldn't mind too much but we were paying what I would consider a fairly premium price.

Roads were horrible. Meals bad and no toilets at dining hall which was sparsely fitted with tables, chairs, etc. The game dive was not up to standard. Refressments: Pathetic: beer, chips in a bowl, water and ciders.

We stayed in one of the basic "tent rooms" which overall are designed to give a glamping experience - everything needed for a good night sleep in a minimalstic setting. Comfortable bed, clean spacious room, nice tent window openings to enjoy the sunrise and nature sounds. The view from the room and the restaurant was simply superb. The restaurant chefs went beyond to accomodate food restrictions and, overall, the regular and special menus were excellent. Ultimately, what makes this place overall stand out and totally worth staying at are its location, the views, and the unqiue activities (rhino tracking on foot!).

The only negative was the (useless) mosquito net - it left wide open spaces on the sides and did not even touch the ground - had we actually needed it against mosquitos or crickets, it would have not served its purpose.

The location and the activities. The hiking to the Plateau is a must.

Very poor signaling on the paths, and lack of warning about the dangers of encountering snakes or even rhinos on the way. There are room for improvements

Beautiful location. Fixed tent in valley lodge was ok, but rather expensive. Rhino tour was very nice. Dinner and breakfast ok.

No fridge in the fixed tent.

360 views on the waterberg ❤️ white rhinos ❤️

Nothing

Really felt like you were in the wilderness, stunning location. Tour into park and being able to get out of van and be yards away from Rhinos was fabulous. Once in a lifetime experience

Nothing

Don't skip the hiking trails especially the easiest trail. Amazing flora and fauna. Room was spacious and bed was comfortable. Food was tasty, but not a lot of options. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Internet was super slow. It was our last night in Namibia and took me 1.5h to check in our flights. :(

Beautiful location with lovely views. Great rhino trekking- a real once in a lifetime experience and Wesley the guide was a legend. Good breakfast. Informative self guided short walks around the site.

Internet not so good.

The Rhino tracking was very interesting and exciting with super enthusiastic guide Wesley. This is a must-do.

Beautiful environment, spectacular views, exclusivity and quiet