South Africa- The Greater Kruger game reserves |
Garden chalet |
from £ 75 per person per night |
Hippo Hollow Country Estate
3HPLUS Hazyview
This relaxed, informal lodge is set near Hazyview on the banks of the Sabie River amongst lush indigenous gardens just 10 minutes drive from Kruger National Park. Capturing the true spirit of Africa, Hippo Hollow offers comfortable accommodation which includes unique thatched garden and river chalets. After a day of game drives and exploring the beautiful Lowveld, Hippo Hollow provides the perfect respite with two swimming pools bordered by the winding Sabie River which is home to a wonderful variety of species including hippo and crocodiles. The lodge’ s restaurant is an inviting place to wind down at the end of each day and has both indoor and outdoor seating from which you can take in the picturesque views. A great value laidback option.
Features: 97 rooms & chalets • restaurant • bar • lounge • 2 swimming pools • cultural dinner and dance evenings • interactive art route supporting local artists
Accommodation: In standard chalet style rooms with ceiling fan, shower, fridge and balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens.
Room upgrades: Garden chalets from £ 7, which are ideal for a couple’ s escape and offer a double shower and patio overlooking the verdant gardens or pools • river chalets from £ 23, boasting a main bedroom, loft room with 2 single beds, and private deck overlooking the Sabie River. River chalets do not have television, telephone or WiFi allowing you to totally escape the fast pace of life.
Meals: Breakfast. Transfers / driving time: 35 minutes from Nelspruit / Mpumalanga airport.
Note: Open vehicle safaris into the nearby Kruger National Park are available at a supplement.
Premier Plus
25 % room discount: Apr-Sep 26 & Apr-Sep 27 if you stay at least 4 nights.
Up to 15 % multi-centre room discount: Mar 26-Dec 27. Discount is 10 % if you combine a stay at two Hollow Hotels( Hippo Hollow, Knysna Hollow or Cape Town Hollow). Discount is 15 % if you combine a stay at all three Hollow Hotels. Minimum two night stay at each property.
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from £ 272 per person per night |
Mdluli Safari Lodge
4HPLUS Kruger National Park
Located within the south western borders of Kruger National Park, Mdluli is a sustainable tourism initiative anchored in preserving heritage, protecting nature and uplifting the lives of the local Mdluli community. All of which allows you to relish in the magic of the Mdluli experience knowing your stay leaves a lasting positive impact. The lodge’ s design blends into the landscape plus strong environmental and design principles, ensure a light ecological footprint. The deck, restaurant, boma and swimming pool are cleverly positioned through their open architecture and proximity to the lodge’ s fenced boundary, so guests will often see a herd of elephant or buffalo amble by enroute to the adjacent river.
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Features: 50 luxury tents • restaurant • bar • coffee bar • lounge • boma
• infinity swimming pool • spa • deck • guided bush walks • gin tasting
• golf cart shuttles between tents and main lodge areas
Accommodation: In luxury tented safari suites with indoor and outdoor showers, lounge area, mini bar with complimentary water, and an oversized private patio with views into the Park.
Meals: Half board. Game drives: One game drive per day. Transfers / driving time: 1½ hours from Nelspruit / Mpumalanga airport.
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Luxury tent |