Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Greater Kruger, South Africa
Lodge describes itself as: Boutique. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Hotel
Value · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Hippo Hollow Country Estate · Source ↗
Breakfast (BB)
Accommodation, Full English breakfast and 4 more
91 rooms
Deluxe Chalets, River Chalets, Garden Chalets and 1 more
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
via Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Wi-Fi in public areas
From about A$150
per room / night
Overview
About Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Hippo Hollow Country Estate sits beside the Sabie River in Hazyview, a base for trips into Kruger National Park and around the Lowveld. Its 91 rooms and chalets range from Standard Rooms overlooking the gardens to River Chalets with loft beds for children. Two swimming pools, a shared lounge and a restaurant with river-facing outdoor seating provide places to unwind between outings. Breakfast is included, children of all ages are welcome, and some Standard Rooms interconnect. A conference centre also caters for business gatherings and groups.
“A practical Hazyview base for families combining Kruger outings with time by the pool, with breakfast included and River Chalets that give children their own loft beds.”
Best for
FamiliesLeisureBusiness travellersGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
HippoBirdlife
Hippos, crocodiles and varied birdlife inhabit the Sabie River beside the estate.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Special offer: For 2026 and 2027, Hollow Combo bookings receive 10% off B&B rack rates across two Hollow hotels with at least two nights at each, or 15% across three hotels with at least two nights at each. The minimum totals are four and six nights respectively. The booking must identify all participating hotels to their reservations offices. Cancelling a hotel removes the two-hotel offer or reduces the three-hotel discount. The offer excludes DBB and applies only to B&B rack rates.
Included
- Accommodation
- Full English breakfast
- VAT
- Outdoor lounge
- Conference centre
- Secure parking
Not included
- Drinks
Meals other than breakfast, drinks, curio purchases and telephone calls are excluded.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
- Laundry
Transfers, laundry, tours and activities cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Nanny service
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lounge
- Public WiFi
- Curio shop
- Wi-Fi in public areas
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- Hairdryer
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Deluxe Chalets6 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, Mini-bar fridge, Safe, Private patio
- River Chalets15 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Loft room with two single beds · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Private deck, River view
- Garden Chalets16 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Ceiling fan, Tea/coffee station, Verandah
- Standard Rooms54 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Wi-Fi, Air-conditioning, Balcony or verandah
Activities
Things to do
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Transfer
- Hippo Hollow Country Estate
- How you arrive
- By air · via Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Transfers
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is about 50 km away, with a road transfer of 45 minutes to one hour depending on traffic. Seasons in Africa arranges transfers. Follow the hotel’s directions via the R40 and Jubet Road for the final approach.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Accepted currencies
- ZAR
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Best time to visit
- May: Best time to visit
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Green season
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Best time to visit
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Apr
Best time to visitWildlife: Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
May
Best time to visitWildlife: Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Jun
Best time to visitWildlife: Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Kruger outings: sparse vegetation and limited water improve dry-season game viewing.
Oct
Green seasonWildlife: Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
Kruger outings: summer rain brings thicker foliage and makes wildlife harder to spot.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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