Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Every things was good except tv

Our room was very comfortable, and both the breakfast and all the other food we tried were really delicious with affordable prices. We made use of the beautiful green area for our morning workouts! 😊We even saw a hippo swimming in the Sabi River, just near the restaurant area, which made the stay even more special. Honestly, there was not a single thing I could complain about. A special thank you to Theodora for her support both before and during our stay. She answered all of our questions patiently and was always incredibly helpful. This is truly a wonderful place to stay peaceful, beautifully green, surrounded by nature, and filled with warm, friendly, and smiling people. We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend it!

The only small downside is that there aren’t many other places nearby to buy things, and due to safety concerns, especially after dark, it is not recommended to go to the nearby shops. This means the bar at the accommodation is essentially the only option for basic necessities. Some essentials, such as bottled water, are quite expensive there, so it would be a nice gesture to provide drinking water free of charge.

Location

Nothing

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