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Self Catering in Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hippo Waterfront Lodge and Camping

4.6
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4.6/ 5

Based on 142 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
4.6
Value for money
4.6
Service
4.7
Safety
4.8
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
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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
Santa R
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Aug 2025

It's like staying with good old friends. It is a lovely, clean and safe place by the river with beautiful birds and hippos. Johan and Chané go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Thank you very much for that.

Dit is verblyf soos by goeie ou vriende. Dit is 'n lieflike, skoon en veilige plek teen die rivier met mooi voëls en seekoeie. Johan en Chané gaan uit hul pad om jou verblyf so aangenaam as moontlik te maak. Baie dankie daarvoor.

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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...
Neline W
1 night stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Jul 2025

What an incredible experience. So beautiful, neat and the hippos did not disappoint. We had a wonderful stay!

Wat 'n ongelooflike ervaring. So mooi, netjies en die seekoeie het nie teleurgestel. Ons het heerlik gebly!

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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
Gerhard L
Short stay ⋅ Large group
5.0
Jun 2025

Friendly, Lowveld warmth, hospitality and service. Johan and his wife have a difficult job and probably don't sleep much. Their place makes people feel like it's a place to relax and socialize, especially at the cash bar and lapa. And that's what happens late into the night. Luckily, the place to sleep is within walking distance of the cash bar for mom and kids. But what a nice place in the Lowveld to go and relax for a weekend for the whole family. Clean, lovely chalets on the river with everything you need. We'll definitely be back.

Vriendelike, Laeveldse warmte, gasvryheid en diens. Johan en gade het 'n moeilike werk en hulle slaap waarskynlik min. Hulle plek laat die mense voel dis 'n plek om te ontspan en kuier, veral by die kontantkroeg en lapa. En dit gebeur werklik ook so tot laat in die nag. Gelukkig is die slaapplek binne loopafstand van die kontantkroeg vir ma en kinders. Maar wat 'n lekker plek in die Laeveld om te gaan ontspan vir 'n naweek vir die hele gesin. Skoon, lieflike chalets op die rivier met alles wat jy benodig. Ons gaan definitief weer 'n draai maak.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Rhino 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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