Hippo Hollow Country Estate

The 54 air-conditioned hotel rooms overlook the picturesque gardens with two swimming pools. These include rooms with Twin Beds, Baths and Showers, Air Conditioning, Satellite Television, Ceiling Fans, Tea / Coffee making facilities and a number of inter-leading rooms available.

There are 18 River Chalets. These chalets have Twin beds with a Loft with 2 single beds. Each is equipted with Ceiling fans, Private deck overlooking the Sabie River, Double showers and Tea / coffee making facilities.

The Garden Chalets are stand alone units that can accommodate 2 people and have a private patio overlooking the lush gardens, a double shower, ceiling fan & heater. Cots are available for infants.

There are 6 Deluxe River Chalets. These chalets have Twin beds with a Loft with a TV and a Sleeper Couch. Each is equipped with A/C, Private deck overlooking the Sabie River with Pool Loungers and a Hanging Chair, Double showers and Tea / coffee making facilities.

On Site Here you can enjoy a variety of mouth-watering dishes, whilst taking in the sights and sounds of kingfishers and other beautiful water birds, watching Elephant Whispers elephants having their afternoon drink from the river, or the grazing of the Hippopotamus on the lawn against the backdrop of an African sunset. Seating 200 people, this light and spacious restaurant opens out onto an expansive deck area leaving guests feeling at one with nature. Hippo Hollow Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from a menu that is constantly being altered and improved to provide new and innovative ways to present local seasonal food at its best. Guests can complement their delicious meals with a selection of fine South African wines from our wine cellar.

Based at Hippo Hollow Country Estate in Hazyview, the Shangaan River Club welcomes all to the festivities under the thatched Boma where traditional South African and Shangaan cuisine form a feast in the true sense of the word. Immerse yourself in a wealth of culture with a night of Shangaan dance and song enthusiastically provided by children from a local AIDS orphanage, which provides shelter and education for abandoned street children. The children’s participation ensures they are re-united with their true African heritage, thus preserving the legacy for generations to come. With each song, the local chief narrates a song or proverb from tribal legend, sharing the rich heritage and customs of the Shangaan people. 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, groups, or just you and your friends. The evening’s entertainment begins at 18h30, bookings are subject to availability.