PAID CONTENT FOR HIPPO LAKES LUXURY SAFARI LODGE
PAID CONTENT FOR HIPPO LAKES LUXURY SAFARI LODGE
Hippo Lakes Luxury Safari Lodge WATERBERG, SOUTH AFRICA
Situated three hours north of Johannesburg, Hippo Lakes offers a luxurious South African safari escape. Set within a Unesco World Nature Site, the lodge reflects a growing commitment to thoughtful, low-impact hospitality, embracing self-sustained practices, locally sourced ingredients and a deep respect for the surrounding environment. Here, guests can step into an experience where every detail has been considered by the concierge team, from daily itineraries to dining, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in a malaria-free, visa-free safari experience. More than 500 solar panels power the property,
while aquaponics systems and productive gardens reduce dependence on outside resources. Guests enjoy five-night stays in luxury en suite tented suites with canvas walls, open views and the sounds of the reserve just beyond private decks. Each one is designed to disappear into its surroundings and some have wood-fired hot tubs. Two distinct waterfront lodges shape the Hippo
Lakes experience: Mountainview Lodge offers a quieter setting with expansive views and a wellness
centre, while Lakeside Lodge sits closer to the water, where wildlife activity unfolds throughout the day. Adventure begins en route, with a visit to an
elephant sanctuary where guests can meet rescued elephants and learn their stories and behaviours in an immersive, educational setting. Daily sunrise game drives, guided bush walks, a helicopter sky safari revealing the reserve from above and evening safaris follow, culminating in a bush braai — a traditional South African barbecue. Between adventures, guests can unwind with spa services, wine-tastings, fishing or time spent relaxing by the pool. Dining reflects South African hospitality, with chef-prepared meals served in shared lodge spaces featuring local dishes alongside familiar favourites. Guides interpret the reserve through a
conservation lens during daily game drives, connecting wildlife sightings to broader ecological understanding. The reserve is also home to a rhino conservation initiative that protects orphaned rhinos from poaching using a range of advanced technologies.
DON’T MISS Go on a helicopter sky safari over Waterberg — a breathtaking way to grasp the scale of this wild, untouched landscape
THIS IS PAID CONTENT. IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER (UK) OR THEIR EDITORIAL STAFFS.
Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Luxury tented suites with private decks
• Spa & wellness centre with a wood-fired sauna
• Opportunities to encounter the Big Five — leopard, buffalo, rhino, lion, elephant — throughout excursions • Pool overlooking the reserve
KEY ACTIVITIES • Rescued elephant sanctuary visit • Daily sunrise & evening game drives, plus helicopter sky safaris
• Guided bush walks & wildlife exploration
• Spa, wine-tastings & wellness activities
GET IN TOUCH •
hippolakes.com • +1 404 602 9177 •
bookings@hippotravel.com •
instagram.com/hippolakes
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