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8.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Hippo Hollow Country Estate

R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242, Mbombela, ZA

Hippo Hollow Country Estate - main view

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

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Standard Room, Courtyard Area - Photo 1
Standard Room, Courtyard Area - Photo 2
Standard Room, Courtyard Area - Photo 3
Standard Room, Courtyard Area - Photo 4
Standard Room, Courtyard Area - Photo 5
Standard Room, Courtyard Area - Photo 6
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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

Standard Room with Courtyard View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$161.88

$129.5

Includes taxes & fees
River Chalet - Photo 1
River Chalet - Photo 2
River Chalet - Photo 3
River Chalet - Photo 4
River Chalet - Photo 5
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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

Chalet with River View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$504.98

$403.98

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
Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area - Photo 4
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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

Chalet with Garden View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$175.74

$140.59

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).

Categories

Cleanliness7.6
Service9.3
Location9.5
Room Quality7.8
Amenities8.9
Value for Money9.2
Food and Beverage7.0
Overall Experience9.5

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edistaap
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 13, 2026

"Great stay"

10.0

Our stay at Hippo hollow was amazing with dinner n breakfast by the river and hippos in it. The location is excellent. Chef Jonathan and Amo from guest relations even helped us with Jain meals. The rooms are great and excellent value for money

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Chantelle LomaxzaZA
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 12, 2026

"Excellent"

10.0
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SheilausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 11, 2026

"Wonderful stay with views of elephants and hippos from our room"

10.0

Location near Kruger National Park

We liked everything about it

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Chantelle LomaxzaZA
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Excellent will rebook again"

10.0
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VanzaZA
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 9, 2026

"Most satisfying"

9.0

Everything

Nothing

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Chantelle LomaxzaZA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 8, 2026

"Excellent - will defiantly rebook again"

10.0
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Asanda SibiyazaZA
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 7, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

We loved Everything about our stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate. From the security at the gate as well as the staff that welcomed us. Our room, the set up for us to celebrate our anniversary. Everything was exceptional.

Nothing

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BasnlNL
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 4, 2026

"Goede uitvalsbasis"

8.0

vriendelijk personeel. apart 'egg station' en doen echt hun best om het naar je zin te maken. locatie en ligging is helemaal goed t.o.v. het plaatsje, winkelcentrum en kruger

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AlexanderdeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 3, 2026

"Wundervolle Anlage in sehr guter Lage"

10.0

Sehr schöne Unterkunft direkt am Fluss in Hazyview mit abendlichen 50/50 Chancen, die Flusspferde beim Grasen zu beobachten.

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HendricksegbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 3, 2026

"Never again"

7.0

Staff and restaurant were all very pleasant

With no vehicles our own we were reliant on taxis / transfer . Felt totally ripped off not being able to walk the 10 mins to the elephant sanctuary but had to pay almost 50 dollars for a 5 mins taxi transfer there and back for the 4 of us . There used to be a bridge to walk but because the at is no longer we were told it was unsafe to walk the road . Hippo hollow should include a shuttle transfer as it’s a sister business. Left a bad feeling for the entire experience

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