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
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 waiter; Rena and Pila who provided the most wonderful meals; and Minah who made sure everything was perfect. Our luxury tent was nicer than most hotel rooms, with the added bonus of being over a lake of hippos who serenaded us as we arrived. We met two other couples at the camp who were great fun and ..."
"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..."
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. ..."
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..."
This Is THAT Trip You Don't Want To Miss- Luxury Safari That Exceeds ALL Expectations"I can't say enough about the "Hippo Lakes Experience". Yes, there are many safari experiences to choose from, but this is so much more! From the beginning of planning your trip, Wesley and Terry are organized and informational as well as super friendly. Once you arrive, Anton (GM) and Shinade hav..."
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..."
"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..."
"I cannot say enough about the wonderful rangers and all the staff at Hippo Lakes Luxury Safari Lodges. Our Rangers, Shaun, Anton, & MJ made sure we were always “full of happiness” and kept us laughing. And I cant forget little Jackie, the Jack Russell who Anton belonged to. He greeted us every d..."
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..."
"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..."
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 accommodatin..."
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..."
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..."
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"
