From Our Guests
Rated Top 10% In The World
Year after year, TripAdvisor compiles a list of travelers' favorite spots across the globe. Thanks to the wonderful reviews and ratings from our visitors, Hippo Lakes has earned a place in the top 10% of hotels worldwide. Read firsthand accounts from guests who have experienced Hippo Lakes. We believe their feedback will speak for itself.
Latest Reviews
Highly Recommend this for the trip of a lifetime!"Hippo Lakes Luxury Safari Lodge was simply magical. We came together with others who were there, and left as family, just as the motto indicates. The way the staff have community happy hour and suppers allowed us to get to know one another more intimately; we now have new friends from all over! The rangers were knowledgeable and forthcoming about their work and life at the lodge, and the safaris were breathtaking. Every day was packed full of trips and adventures, yet there was enough downtime for relaxation as well. We would most definitely return! Shinade provided excellent administrative..."
"Our glamping experience at Hippo Lakes was good. We enjoyed our luxurious tent, deck with a view, and wood fired hot tub. We wished there was more privacy on the deck (could see and hear our neighbors, no way to turn off deck lights to enjoy the stars) and would have liked for the hot tub to be r..."
Great experience"Very knowledgeable staff, I learned so much about the animals and the environment. Staff were fantastic, food was great! Location had amazing views. I would definitely recommend staying!"
Fantastic in every way!"Words and photos cannot express how amazing our trip to Hippo Lakes was. Daily game drives, wildlife right outside your tent, amazing food and staff, this place has it all. If you are thinking about taking a trip to Africa, do it, you won’t regret it!"
Brilliant. Magical. Excellence. Every step of the way."From the atmosphere to the staff, and from the lodges to the food, Hippo Lakes does nothing less than Excel at all of these. The rooms are constantly kept clean and cozy without ever noticing the housekeepers. Every breakfast, lunch, and dinner is delightfully cooked to your exact preference. The..."
Unforgettable, dream vacation!"Hippo Lakes is indescribable! This trip became so much more than the bucket list dream of seeing animals on a safari in Africa. It truly was a magical glimpse into the beauty of the land, the culture, the people and animals. The views were breathtaking; the food was delicious; the staff was welco..."
Trip of a lifetime!"Our family had a wonderful week at Hippo Lakes. The property, accommodations and amenities are all top notch. However the best aspect by far was the staff. The team at Hippo Lakes will do everything in their power to make your trip unforgettable!"
"Hippo Lakes is absolutely magical for our family! Every expectation was exceeded at Hippo Lakes! The accommodations are luxurious. The food and the dining atmosphere was incredible. The staff was kind, courteous, welcoming and went above and beyond when my husband was involved with a medical eme..."
"Hippo Lakes Luxury Safari Lodge was simply magical. We came together with others who were there, and left as family, just as the motto indicates. The way the staff have community happy hour and suppers allowed us to get to know one another more intimately; we now have new friends from all over! T..."
"Our family had a wonderful week at Hippo Lakes. Every aspect exceeded our expectations. To say it was the trip of a lifetime is not an exaggeration. The staff at Hippo Lakes will go out of their way to make your trip unforgettable. The rangers have so much passion and knowledge for the property a..."
A once-in-a-lifetime luxurious Safari getaway"My stay at Hippo Lakes was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The entire property, including the grounds and rooms, was impeccably clean and well maintained. Guests can enjoy beautiful pools and hot tubs, and some rooms even feature their own private options for an added touch of luxury. The ..."
A trip of a lifetime!!!"Our experience at HIPPO LAKES was truly out of this world. I really can’t say enough. From the moment we were picked up at the airport everything was flawless. Our ‘tent’ was very similar to a suite at the Ritz! We had our own hot tub & pool on our deck & a fabulous soaking tub in our bathr..."
"Hippo Lakes Luxury Safari Lodge is exceptional. I traveled with my daughter and friends, and it was the experience of a lifetime. The luxury tents are of the highest quality, and the facilities and meals met and exceeded our expectations. The stars of the adventure were the staff, rangers - and..."
Hippo Lakes is Magic"Hippo Lakes is magical. Our family had a wonderful experience visiting. Hippo Lakes has luxury accommodations including beautiful tents and rooms over looking a lake with hippos & crocs in it. Our tent had a hot tub and a private pool on the deck. Delicious gourmet cuisine and exceptional serv..."
Hippo lakes AWESONR"Fantastic staff!!! Resort was fabulous. Disappointed that no hippos were on Mountain View but loved that these 10 tents felt very exclusive and almost private resort"
