Hippo Hollow Country Estate - Hazyview

Riverside country estate on the Sabie River with daily hippo and elephant sightings

Accommodation

Hippo Hollow Country Estate offers 91 bedrooms, including chalets overlooking the Sabie River. River-view chalets come with private decks and direct views of Elephant Whispers across the water. Standard rooms provide garden-view patios, while interleading rooms and cots are available for families.

Dining

The on-site restaurant at Hippo Hollow serves traditional South African cuisine with a view of the Sabie River. Guests often see hippos in the river during dinner and breakfast. Evening cultural dinners at the Shangaan River Club feature local Shangaan cuisine and entertainment.

Location & Activities

Hippo Hollow Hazyview is located 10 minutes from Kruger National Park's Phabeni Gate and 40 km from the Panorama Route. Nearby attractions include Elephant Whispers, Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, and Bourke's Luck Potholes. The tour desk arranges game drives, adventure sports, and cultural experiences.

Family & Business

The Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel provides family-friendly amenities such as cots, interleading rooms, and two swimming pools with river views. For business travelers, the conference center accommodates up to 80 delegates with facilities for meetings and team-building. The property also offers a shuttle service and airport transfers for convenience.

Grounds & Wildlife

Hotel Hippo Hollow is set on the banks of the Sabie River, surrounded by lush gardens. Two outdoor swimming pools overlook the river, and the grounds include a terrace and garden furniture. Guests regularly see hippos in the river and elephants from Elephant Whispers across the water.

• Location: 10 minutes from Kruger National Park
• Rooms: 91 bedrooms including river-view chalets
• Dining: Traditional South African cuisine with hippo viewing
• Wildlife: Daily hippo and elephant sightings from property
• Family: Cots and interleading rooms available
• Business: Conference center for up to 80 delegates
• Activities: Game drives, cultural dinners, Panorama Route tours