Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Stunning property that is exceptionally neat and clean. Beautiful location with the Sabie River running right along the edge of the estate.The outdoor areas, interior decor, and furniture in public spaces are 100% perfect. it serves as the perfect basefor a Kruger National Park visit.

The dining options were disappointing, and didn't enjoy the meals. Customer service from the staff was average, which might be due to the large size of the establishment. The guest rooms are very basic. While room sizes and types vary, I was surprised to find no bed cover or top sheet provided,which raised some hygiene concerns, just a bare blanket.

Lovely clean and made you feel like you were in the African wilds, beautiful setting and staff lovely

Bed was a bit too bouncy

Welcome was very friendly, it was my second stay after 2016. The property is nice and bordering the river, even if not in a river view chalet, you can enjoy the views from the restaurants. Rooms are nice and spicy and had everything I needed, there is a pool as well and wifi works well. Dinner was great, we even had four hippos visiting on the lawns during dinner time and a herd of elephants in the distance during breakfast. I will be back when in the area. Instagram: Julia.abroad

I loved the well kept neat gardens, the close facinity to KNP and surroundings The friendly staff

First night we made reservations for dinner which they did not made. Its humiliating not finding your name in a book and it feels like you are the guilty suspect not following protocol. The functionality of the room does not make sense. 2 people, one chair. No plug outlets at bed side tables. Poor maintenance in rooms: TV that was not working. After 2 nights and 3, plus written complaints, it was set again to E TV. No other channels... it was a big let down. For the money spend per room at least offer a small bouquet of dstv channels or no TV at all. The matrasses are due for an upgrade. Cannot comprehend the little wall inside the shower which makes it impossible to stand below shower tap. Must to a back bend to reach water. The toilet is leaking. Is really impracticsl to reach a fridge inside a cabinet if the door is stuck and cant open properly. I understand the aesthetics but really, its impractical. No milk? Again, for the price you pay at least offer n small bottle of milk. Thank you for the complimentary litre of water. But the add says 1 bottle per person. We were 2 persons, only received one and was informed when its finished we must buy our own. Small things that made the stay not so pleasant. The last frustration,and the worst of it I had was with the noise... 03h30 The game vehichles started the trucks and were talking rather loud. Someone started playing the drum outside... The next day the same, without the drums luckily and the last morning 4h30 again. No one can sleep with the noise right by your doorstep. Suggestion: move over to the opposite side. Overall It is a very beautiful setting and the food is generous and well prepared but I really dont think the rooms are worth the money you pay. Maybe with a serious more modern update I will reconsider