Hippo Cottage - Ximongwe Safaris

About the lodge

Currently hold the Quality Assured AA Grading – Highly Recommended
There are 5 bedrooms – each with a double bed (made from logs) with mattresses and pillow protectors; wooden bedside pedestals with reading lamps; luggage racks and built-in cupboards. White linen with a water/nautical-themed throw, as well as beautiful scatter cushions. Each room has a fan. Lovely neutral-colored curtains ensure privacy. Terracotta tiled floors throughout.
Two full bathrooms with shower and bath.
A beautifully decorated dining room that seats 10 people.
Spacious, fully equipped farm kitchen with a pantry, gas/electric combination stove/oven, fridge/freezer combo refrigerator and a box freezer.
A comfortably furnished lounge area which opens up onto a raised balcony where you can enjoy an early morning cup of coffee or tea and watch the bush come to life.
Large viewing deck, overlooking the river, that includes a built-in splash pool. A boma has been built close to the deck area where you can relax and warm up around the fire during the cooler winter evenings.
Outside dining facilities for 10 people on the deck, as well as pool loungers for those long, lazy summer days.

Enjoy game drives twice daily a early morning drive with Amarula coffee and rusks as well as a late afternoon drive with snacks.
Early morning bush walks with an experience field guide.

Children of all ages are welcome.
We have wine, limited soft drinks and local beers available, as well as bottled water should you require a mini bar. A mini bar can be arranged prior to your arrival.
The camp is fully serviced and all bed linen and towels are supplied.
Day trips to the Kruger National Park and sightseeing tours of the Panorama Route, Moholoholo, HESC, and Olifants Kambaku River Cruise can be arranged.
The Phalaborwa Gate is 40km from the Lodge and the Orpen Gate is 110km away, for self-drive adventures within the Kruger Park.
Firewood and ice are sold at the Camp.

A minimum stay of two nights is required.
No loud noise or music is permitted.
No smoking within the unit. There are outside smoking facilities.
We have strict gate times – the gate closes at 19h00. Access will be possible after this time only in an emergency with prior arrangement.
Check-in times are strictly from 14h00 to 19h00 and check-out is at 10h00.
Our access road into the reserve is a sand/gravel road. A 4×2 or 4×4 is highly recommended. Vehicles with low ground clearance should take extra caution and sport conversions are NOT recommended.
If you are booked on a self-catering basis, please make sure you bring all your supplies with you, as the nearest town is 40km’s from us.