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    Hippo Hollow Country Estate

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    R40, Hazyview 1242, South Africa
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    R40, Hazyview 1242, South Africa See on map
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Carla was great!

    Visited Hippo Hollow as part of a trip to Kruger national park. Great location with comfortable rooms and excellent facilities. Carla was very friendly and welcoming but sadly we didn't get to see the hippo! :(

    Thank Matt L
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Trip of a Lifetime

    I booked a two night stay at Hippo Hollow while I enjoyed a Full day trip at Kruger National Park on a Safari operated by Elephant Herd Tours and Safaris. Upon arrival to Hippo Hollow I recieved a warm welcome from Nicholus. He checked me...More

    1  Thank kristenlmccallum
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Beautiful place!

    From US, NJ. We stayed here for 2 days at the end of our Africa trip in early June. The meals in the restaurant were yummy! Springbok shank and Ostrich steak! We watched the elephants across the little stream going down the hill for a...More

    1  Thank jerseygaga
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Riverside accomodation

    Most of accomodations are in single cottages in the garden with large bedroom, bathroom and small kitchenette. Bathroom has large shower but is dated and with simple furniture. Every cottage has nice veranda with big table and its own parking place. Restaurant with very nice...More

    Thank Margherita M
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Second visit

    We travelled here on our own five years ago and longed to come back. This time we were part of a tour group but still loved it. The nature around you is wonderful the staff are wonderful and the food is wonderful. From where you...More

    1  Thank Ian H
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    Anthony J
    22 July 2018|
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    Response from KJames29 | Reviewed this property |
    All separate but I would imagine you could arrange one via hotel. Also there are various safari offers early morning start for full or half day. Then evening safari and night ones using spot lights. Private guides and groups... More
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    5 December 2017|
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    Response from Naima M | Reviewed this property |
    We were there the end of July. There were no nets and we didn’t need any anti- malaria meds. However it was winter. So I’m not 100% sure about the summer months.
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    16 November 2017|
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    Response from Naima M | Reviewed this property |
    I don’t believe so. I didn’t see any area that would allow for this.
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