8.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Name: Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Address: R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242, Mbombela, ZA
Rating: 8.6

R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242, Mbombela, ZA

from US$129 / night

About the Property

Outdoor Swimming Pools and Lazy River
Indulge in relaxation with 2 outdoor swimming pools and a lazy river at your disposal.

Dining and Beverage Options
Savor delicious meals at Hippo Hollow Restaurant and enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge.

Additional Amenities
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting facilities. The hotel also offers a computer station, dry cleaning services, and event facilities for your convenience.

Book your stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate and experience a tranquil retreat on the river, just a short drive from Kruger National Park.

Facilities & Amenities

Boat tours nearby

Free WiFi

Terrace

Garden

Luggage storage

Designated smoking area

Concierge service

Picnic area

Free airport transportation

Gift shops or newsstand

Important Information

Check-in & Out

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Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

5 rates found

1/6

Standard Room, Courtyard Area

1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds205-sq-foot room, balcony with pool and courtyard views Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and access to in-room childcareComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableSmoking And Non-Smoking

19 m2

Sleeps 3

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxAir conditioningHair dryer

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Standard Room with Courtyard View

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$161.68

$129.34

Includes taxes & fees

Courtyard Standard Rooms

Free cancellation

Before Jun 29 (2 days)

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$304.65

$243.72

Includes taxes & fees

1/5

River Chalet

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds301-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and access to in-room childcareComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableSmoking And Non-Smoking

28 m2

Sleeps 3

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxHair dryerRefrigerator

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Chalet with River View

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$504.38

$403.5

Includes taxes & fees

River Chalets

Free cancellation

Before Jun 29 (2 days)

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$521.29

$417.03

Includes taxes & fees

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area - Photo 1

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area - Photo 2

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area - Photo 3

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Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area

1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds291-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe and access to in-room childcareComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableSmoking And Non-Smoking

27 m2

Sleeps 3

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxHair dryerRefrigerator

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Chalet with Garden View

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$175.51

$140.41

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.6

Excellent50 verified reviews

AI Summary

Guests highly rate the excellent location close to phabeni/kruger gate and frequently praise the beautiful river views and terraces with wildlife sightings (hippos, elephants).

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Olivia

Verified booking

extended_group

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

Location was great, nice amount of privacy for the whole property, and from other rooms. The porch in the back on the river was magical. Beautiful views of the river and hillside. Great sightings of hippos and crocs! Breakfast included was wonderful. They also pack you a breakfast bag to-go if your excursion leaves earlier than breakfast begins.

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Andre

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 23, 2026

"Excellent place for a good rest."

Exceptional

9.0

The natural beauty and well kept premises / facilities.

Nothing, all was very good.

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Chantelle Lomax

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 22, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Jennifer

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Great. Rooms Need some upgrading"

Very Good

7.0

Loved the area, the restaurant and the view of the river with hippos and you could see elephants!!! The breakfast was amazing!

The style of the bedroom could use an upgrade to a more modern feel, especially cause the view from your room and the place as a whole is such a wonderful place.

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Peter

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Anna

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Topverblijf net naast Krugerpark"

Exceptional

10.0

Ligging aan de rivier met zicht op rand Krugerpark. Vanaf balkon vogels spotten en soms olifanten of een krokodil. Zeer aardig personeel.

Niets

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Marleen

Verified booking

family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Very nice relaxing stay"

Exceptional

9.0

Staff was extremely friendly and service was excellent. Breakfast was good. Nice comfy rooms Hippos was a treat

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Zandile

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Great"

Excellent

8.0

Everything

Nothing

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BONGIWE PRECIOUS

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"True African environment"

Exceptional

10.0

It is the place it thinks it is. Everything: the place, the food, the ambience…

That I stayed too short

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Sibusiso

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Hippo, the place to be at."

Exceptional

10.0

The rooms were neat and clean. The breakfast was out of this world.

Well, I made a bad choice by choosing the chicken and prawns curry. I personally didn't like it.

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Hippo Hollow Country Estate

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

Check Room Availability

Available Rooms

Standard Room, Courtyard Area

Amenities

River Chalet

Amenities

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area

Amenities

Guest Reviews

Categories

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"Exceptional"

"Excellent place for a good rest."

"Exceptional"

"Great. Rooms Need some upgrading"

"Exceptional"

"Topverblijf net naast Krugerpark"

"Very nice relaxing stay"

"Great"

"True African environment"

"Hippo, the place to be at."