Hippo Hollow Country Estate offers elegant rooms on the edge of the Sabie River in Hazyview, 20 minutes’ drive from the Kruger National Park. It includes 2 outdoor swimming pools, a barbecue terrace and a restaurant where guests can spot hippos whilst they dine. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Shangana Cultural Village and Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary.
Room
Make yourself at home in one of the 91 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. There is a choice of Standard Rooms plus Garden Chalets, River Chaelets and Deluxe River Chalets to choose from.
River Chalets
The air-conditioned River Chalets are ideal for families and have a loft room with two single beds, and a private deck with river views offering the perfect setting for you to relax and rejuvenate. The Chalets have double showers, guest amenities, ceiling fans, and tea & coffee facilities.
Garden Chalets
Set in the lush Estate gardens, the Garden Chalets sleep 2 and are ideal for a couple’s escape. The Chalets are air-conditioned and have ceiling fans, double showers, satellite television, tea & coffee facilities and verandahs overlooking the verdant gardens or pools.
Standard Room
Ideal for business travellers, couples or families with older children (interleading rooms), the Standard Rooms are equipped with all the modern comforts and have balconies or verandahs overlooking the estate gardens.
Deluxe River Chalet
The air-conditioned Deluxe River Chalets can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children.The Chalets have a loft with a sleeper couch and satellite television and the private deck overlooking the Sabie River is a magnificent spot to soak up the surrounding sights and sounds. The Chalets have double showers, guest amenities, ceiling fans, and tea & coffee facilities.
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CHALET GARDEN VIEW
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CHALET RIVER VIEW
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dining
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Recreation
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a lazy river. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Pricing
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Location
With a stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate in Hazyview, you'll be on a river and minutes from Elephant Whispers and Perry's Bridge Reptile Park. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Shangana Cultural Village and Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary.
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lisa o
Wonderful place to stay.
Gorgeous resort close to Kruger park. Lovely setting dining over the river. Great food. Very friendly and helpful staff. Do book on the Elephant Experience across the river - you will be amazed...
Neil S
My imagined African hotel
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