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
"We had an amazing experience here. I coordinated this trip for 10 friends… sticking my neck out a bit in hopes that it was a great trip for everyone. It did not disappoint. Everyone had the best time! The resort is luxurious and cozy. There are 10 tents on the mountain side and 24 people max. There’s time to be separate and time to mingle and get to know the other guests. The staff was top notch and attentive. We did game drives on property and they set up off site game drives where we saw Rhinos, Lions, and elephants. It’s a good pace too… enough down time to relax and time for adv..."
"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..."
A Perfect Experience"What an exceptional experience. After a brief stay in Johannesburg we traveled to Hippo Lakes and had an amazing 6 days of animal filled game drives, exceptional food, and great service from a wonderful staff. GM Anton and MJ lead our perfect morning, afternoon and evening game drives and fille..."
15/10 - would do it again!"We (a family of 5 with 3 teenagers) absolutely loved Hippo Lakes and would absolutely visit again! From the pickup at the airport to the final dropoff, we had an entirely positive experience. The drive from the airport to the lodge was not short, but our driver, Renier, made it a thoroughly enj..."
Once in a life time experience"I bid on this trip at a charity auction and didn't really know what to expect. I worked with Wesley to coordinate my trip. He also set up a side trip to Victoria Falls and Capetown for me. This has to be the best trip I have ever experienced. The time spent at Hippo Lakes was incredible. The ..."
"We just finished a week at Hippo Lakes in late August. Weather was fantastic and the team here anticipates your needs. Each day was well planned with just enough down time and the safaris each day made sure you got a view of the animals. The accommodations are incredible! The "tents" are stock..."
Best Experience Ever"This was the most amazing trip I've ever taken! The resort was luxurious and rustic at the same time. The food was delicious and a nice mix of options. The property was gorgeous! The best part was the staff. Shawn, Shinade, AB and Antoine were the most kind, knowledgeable, accommodating and f..."
Beyond what you might ask or imagine."The venue was beautiful and was only outshined by the incredible, attentive and caring staff. Though I was there for a business conference the location invoked an incredible peace and security. The food was spectacular as well. Thank you Chef. Kat"
You can leave Africa but it never leaves you."We won this trip at a charity auction and had no expectations, but we were totally blown away. Our accommodations were deluxe first-rate. Glamping at its finest. The hippos outside of our tent in the lake added to the ambience. We went on morning and evening safari game drives with our guides MJ..."
"My wife and I absolutely loved our stay at Hippos Lakes Safari Lodge. The property is picturesque, beautiful and serene. The accommodations are fantastic, well thought out and very well appointed, as well. However, it is the staff that truly made our stay there so memorable and enjoyable. The Lod..."
Experience of a lifetime!!"I've traveled to numerous other countries, with luxury and without, and had plenty of wonderful experiences. I can't imagine anything ever being better than this week at Hippo for me. Safari has always been top of my bucket list and this was a magical experience. Our safari guide Shaun, was absol..."
Luxury Safari Stay"If you want a luxurious adventure this is the location to pick. The property is gorgeous in every way, from the breathtaking views to the beautifully decorated facilities. The accommodations are extremely clean and roomy. The days are well mapped out with ample time for both R&R and wildlife enco..."
Wonderful Experience!"We had some trepidations before arriving at Hippo Lakes because this trip was purchased at a charity auction event. We only had an hour or two to do our due diligence for this experience of a lifetime and decide if we wanted to be the highest bidder. We decided to go for it and then wondered if w..."
"This was a trip of a lifetime for us and was so enjoyable thanks to the entire Hippo Lakes Staff tending to our every need with beautiful smiles and friendliness to go along with their exceptional service! The rangers were so knowledgeable and taught us so much about each animal we encountered. ..."
First time safari"Hippo Lakes was an outstanding experience for my wife and me. The rangers and staff were all friendly and accommodating in every way. Anton, Shaun, and AB were all very knowledgeable rangers, sharing their stories and experiences about the wildlife. Shinaide provided the top-notch service you w..."