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Self Catering in Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hippo Waterfront Lodge and Camping

4.7
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4.7/ 5

Based on 145 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
4.6
Location
4.6
Value for money
4.6
Service
4.7
Safety
4.8
Anna S
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
May 2026

A must visit to refresh your soul. It was a wonderful weekend at Hippo Waterfront Lodge and Camping. Our Cabin was clean, neat and spacious and had the most beautiful view of the river. The area around the Cabin was also very neat and clean and the tranquility and nature are indescribable. We will definitely go there again. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

'n Moet besoek om jou siel te verkwik. Dit was 'n wonderlike naweek gewees by Hippo Waterfront Lodge and Camping. Ons Cabin was skoon, netjies en ruim en het die mooiste uitsig oor die rivier gehad. Die omgewing om die Cabin was ook baie netjies en skoon en die rustigheid en natuur is onbeskryflik. Ons sal definitief weer soontoe gaan. Baie dankie vir jou gasvryheid.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Elephant Chalet 1
Juan P
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
May 2026

Peaceful, and accommodating. What a nice place this was. Beautiful and so peaceful. We really enjoyed our stay there after a long bike ride. The owners are so nice and attend to your every request with a genuine smile. We really enjoyed our stay and can not wait to return there.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Buffalo Backpackers...
Ronwyn V
Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller
5.0
Apr 2026

Superb and relaxing. Wonderfully relaxing under shady trees alongside the crocodile river. Friendly helpful owners and staff. An absolute gem of a place!

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Lion Caravan & Campi...
Bridget F
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Apr 2026

Best getaway after a 7 hour drive. The website photos of the place are misleading. I booked a campsite because I didn’t read carefully, so check carefully before you book. That said, the mistake was the best I could have made, as we tend to go for cheaper options, and otherwise I would have missed this place. It was so peaceful and beautiful. We could see the hippos in the water, but they wouldn’t come up to say hello. We arranged for dinners at the restaurant—it’s a set menu—but we didn’t arrange for breakfast. The dinners were very good. I couldn’t decide whether we enjoyed the place or the food more. For a getaway, do yourself a favor and just go and see. I’m sure you’ll make the same decision as I did, visiting more than once a year.

Beste wegbreek na n 7 ure rut. Die webtuiste se foto’s van die plek is misleidend. Ek het ’n kampeerterrein bespreek omdat ek nie mooi gelees het nie, so kyk maar mooi voordat julle bespreek. Dit gesê, die fout was die beste wat ek kon maak, want ons is geneig om vir goedkoper opsies te gaan, en andersins sou ek hierdie plek gemis het. Dit was so rustig en pragtig. Ons kon die seekoeie in die water sien, maar hulle wou nie kom hallo sê nie. Ons het gereël vir aandetes by die restaurant—dit is ’n set menu—maar ons het nie vir ontbyt gereël nie. Die aandetes was baie lekker. Ek kon nie besluit of ons die plek of die kos meer geniet het nie. Vir ’n wegbreek, doen jouself ’n guns en gaan kyk net. Ek is seker julle sal dieselfde besluit maak as ek om meer as een keer per jaar daar te gaan kuier.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Lion Caravan & Campi...
Jolandie L
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Apr 2026

Lovely! Quiet! Value for money! Very beautiful and peaceful area, neat campsite and bathrooms. Lovely birdlife and friendly owners!

Lieflik! Rustig! Waarde vir geld! Baie mooi en rustige area, netjiese kampplek en badkamers. Lieflike voëllewe en vriendelike eienaars!

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Lion Caravan & Campi...
Judy B
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Feb 2026

Unfortunately we didn't stay long, but will definitely stay longer next time. It was fantastic. Johan made us feel at home, after a very long and uncomfortable 2 hour delay on the road. We are already making plans to stay there again next time.

Ongelukkig nie lank gebly nie, maar sal definitief langer bly volgende keer. Dit was fantasties gewees. Johan het ons tuis laat voel, na 'n baie lang ongemaklike 2 uur vertraging op die pad. Ons maak al reeds planne om volgende keer weer daar te oornag.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Leopard Chalets
Roelien B
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Jan 2026

Was great we loved it there. They are very helpful and friendly. Lovely! We will be back soon.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Buffalo Backpackers...
Daniella V
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Jan 2026

Absolutely amazing. We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing and peaceful.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Leopard Chalets
Jacolene L
1 night stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Dec 2025

It is a peaceful environment. We were received with kindness. See stars.

Dit is 'n rustige omgewing. Ons is met vriendelikheid ontvang. Sien sterre.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Leopard Chalets
Hanli M
1 night stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Sep 2025

Very nice and peaceful. Very peaceful and everything was perfect.

Baie lekker en rustig. Baie rustig en alles was perfek.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Leopard Chalets

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Sterkspruit 41, Mbombela (Nelspruit), 1200, Mpumalanga

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  • Sleeps 66 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 12:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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