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
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 service. The resort was so safe and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel like family."
Hippo Lakes is Magic ✨"Hippo Lakes is absolutely magical. Nestled in the spectacular Waterberg region, Hippo Lakes sits on thousands of acres, filled with some of the most unique wildlife on earth. This trip was so special for our family. We stayed in Hippo 5, one of 10 luxury tents that offer private decks and stunn..."
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!"
"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..."
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 ..."
Family Safari and Luxury Tent Fan forever!"We went to Hippo Lakes last week (March 1-6, 2026) from Atlanta, Georgia, and had the time of our lives. THE STAFF, THE RANGERS, THE EXPERIENCE, AND THE LUXURY TENTS are SECOND TO NONE!!!! They say "We Plan and You Safari" and that is 100% true. From the time you land at Tambo Joberg airport and ..."
"It is almost impossible to describe Hippo Lakes in words. Everything about the property is luxurious and magical. Before visiting, someone described it to me as "Heaven on Earth" and they didn't oversell it one bit! The accommodations are first-class, the animals are incredible, and the food is s..."
Great people Amazing place"This place is amazing. The accommodations are top notch. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Great experience."
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! T..."
"UNBELIEVABLE! I knew I would enjoy the trip, but I wasn't expecting this. I felt extremely safe, at home, and experienced nothing short of luxury. From meals to safaris to management, service was incredible. The animals were, of course, remarkable! I felt as though I gained knowledge about each ..."
Best Honeymoon EVER!!"Best Honeymoon!!! This was hands down the best experience we have ever had. They were so accommodating, any requests you had, they made sure to make it happen. Their food was absolutely delicious and made us realize the food here in America is absolute trash. The safari was the best and they have..."
Hippo Lakes: Maybe The Best Week Of My Life"Hippo Lakes was the most amazing week of our lives! The accommodations were beyond perfect, the food was fantastic, the staff was kind, selfless, and accommodating, and the game drives were abundant with animals! Nothing was lacking, and my expectations were exceeded at every moment! I would r..."
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"
"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..."
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..."
