Nestled amongst lush indigenous gardens on the banks of the Sabie River in Hazyview, Hippo Hollow offers stylish accommodation overlooking picturesque gardens, or the mighty Sabie River. Enjoy a variety of mouth-watering dishes, whilst watching the grazing of the Hippopotamus on the lawn against the backdrop of a sunset. 

Accommodation

6 DELUXE RIVER CHALETS • Twin beds • 5 Chalets have a loft with sleeper couch • Satellite television • Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Private deck overlooking the Sabie River • Double showers • Tea / coffee making facilities

12 RIVER CHALETS • Twin beds • Loft with 2 single beds Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Private deck overlooking the Sabie River • Double showers • Tea / coffee making facilities

19 GARDEN CHALETS • Twin beds • Verandah overlooking lush gardens • Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Double showers • Tea / coffee making facilities

54 STANDARD ROOMS • Twin beds • Baths and showers • Air-conditioning & ceiling fans • Satellite television • Tea / coffee making facilities • A number of inter-leading rooms available

Dining

HIPPO HOLLOW RESTAURANT: The on-site Hippo Hollow Restaurant, seating 200 people, offers both indoor and outdoor seating options and an expansive deck area over-looking the picturesque Sabie River below. The light and spacious restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from an à la carte menu that is regularly updated, which provides new and innovative ways to present local seasonal food at its best. Meals can be complemented by a selection of fine South African wines from our cellar.

SHANGAAN RIVER CLUB: Follow the sound of the beating drums through a path of flaming torches to the atmospheric amphitheatre at Shangaan River Club, on-site at Hippo Hollow Country Estate. Here you will discover a cultural experience, combining traditional storytelling and entertainment with a Shangaan feast. This joint venture between Hippo Hollow and the local community provides an enchanting evening blended with history and entertainment under the African night sky. An African banquet with an impressive selection of Shangaan and South African mouth-watering dishes served from traditional cast-iron pots completes your enlightening and entertaining Shangaan experience. The Shangaan River Club is ideal for individuals, families and groups. SABIE

RIVER BRIDGE SUNSET DINNER: Join us at Hippo Hollow Country Estate for an exclusive al fresco Bridge Dinner overlooking the magnificent Sabie River under a star studded sky. Whilst indulging in delicious cuisine take in the beautiful sights and sounds of the surrounding bush. View kingfishers and water birds or grazing hippo on the lawn against the backdrop of a beautiful African sunset. A truly spectacular setting!