At a glance
- Individual, spacious chalets, many with river views
- A favourite with Virgin Holidays' guests for 5 years
- Excellent location on the banks of Sabie River, providing an opportunity to spot visiting hippo
One of the reasons you should book with Virgin is for all of the extras you get!
Like other hotels in our Favourites portfolio Hippo Hollow has been carefully chosen to offer you extremely high standards of quality, style and comfort as well as excellent value for money.
Hotel information
It's not unusual to see hippos 'mowing' the grass when you are dining in the waterside restaurant. By day, you'll spot kingfishers and other beautiful water birds.
Virgin Holidays' guests are especially welcome here and you are given the nicest garden chalets, overlooking the river with their own private deck (subject to availability). As well as the delights of Kruger, there's much to discover in the area including God's Window and the Blyde River Canyon. One of your hosts, Michelle, will give you personal advice and assistance in planning your itinerary, and will even fix you a packed lunch.
Where is it?
On the banks of the Sabie River, 2km from Hazyview. 15-min drive from Kruger National Park and 30-min drive from the Panorama Route. 5-hour drive from Johannesburg.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair-accessible rooms (not the chalets) with twin beds and bath/shower.
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Facilities
à la carte restaurant, bar, wine cellar. 2 swimming pools. Boma at Hippo Hollow. The Shangaan River Club offers not just a meal, but a blend of history and entertainment under the African sky (local charge). Wide range of excursions available. Golf and seasonal river-rafting available nearby. Helicopter trips to Blyde River Canyon.
Room info
91 chalets and rooms, 37 Thatched Chalets which have a kitchenette, fridge and utensils. 54 Twin Rooms. Chalets, situated either in the gardens or overlooking the river, with 2 twin beds and 2 single beds, sleeping max 4 adults. Each chalet has its own braai (barbecue) and ceiling fans.