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
Spectacular Safari!"This review has been coming for a long time! My husband and I had the absolute delight of staying at Hippo Lakes in May 2024, and what an experience it was! Since it was our first safari, we weren't quite sure what to expect, but it truly did not disappoint. The staff were incredibly accommodating and genuinely eager to make our stay special. We stayed in a luxury tent that was simply over the top! It had two bedrooms, a private deck, a pool, and an incredible lake view where we could watch hippos frolicking nearby. The game drives were nothing short of amazing, and we witnessed a fascinati..."
Epic Hospitality"Hippo Lakes Luxury Resort is an amazing place. The food is incredible and the game drives are epic. What truly sets this place apart is the hospitality and warmth of the Hippo Lakes staff, rangers, and managers. You will come as a guest and leave as a part of the Hippo Lakes family."
Luxury meets Adventure"Our experience with Hippo Lakes was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The views were breathtaking, and the luxurious tent exceeded all our expectations—comfortable, beautifully designed, and perfectly situated. Every detail..."
Hippo lakes amazing experience!"This is definitely a 5 star glamping experience! Our tent was luxurious, had 3 rooms, a comfy bed and a sunken pool on the deck. The views were amazing! The staff took excellent care of us! The rangers knew were all the animals were, the were informative. We would go back again if the opportunity..."
"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. ..."
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..."
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..."
"What can I say about Hippo lakes? Hippo Lakes exceeded every expectation! The staff was absolutely on point, providing top-notch hospitality that stands out as the best I’ve ever experienced in my travels around the world. The game drives were phenomenal, expertly guided and filled with incredibl..."
"This is such a spectacular vacation destination! If you have the opportunity seize it and go! The staff took excellent care of us while we were there. The rangers knew right where to take us and always had great information of every animal we saw. We even were able to see the baby hippo swimming ..."
An Amazing safari"What an amazing place. From the always smiling staff that is so eager to serve you to the wonderful luxury tents. Our room had a private deck with a pool with an amazing view of the hippos when they were in the area. The game drives were amazing and we were able to see many different animal speci..."
"Here's a 5-star review for Hippo Lakes: Title: Unforgettable Experience at Hippo Lakes! Rating: 5/5 stars "We had the absolute pleasure of visiting Hippo Lakes, and I must say, it was an experience like no other! From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty. The warm welcome, the s..."
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..."
Simply Unforgettable!"It is difficult to choose the best part of our Hippo Lakes Safari trip because everything about it was amazing. Our Hippo Lakes team became friends ~ MJ, our ranger who was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor; Washington, who was so attentive to us and so much more than just our wait..."
Beautiful fun and friendly"Hippo lakes is a wonderful vacation spot. The staff is so friendly and has amazing hospitality. The game drives make the whole experience amazing. The food is outstanding also. The whole facility is beautiful and the rooms are wonderful to"
"Wow! This was my 2nd time back to Hippo Lakes with my wife. To be honest, I only went last time because my wife used to be a zookeeper and she loves animals. I was her plus 1 the first time. The 2nd time, however, I couldn't wait to get back! The staff at Hippo Lakes are incredible, and they trul..."
