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Hippoholiday

49 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 49 reviews for Hippoholiday
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Gareth L - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gareth L
With partner

A comfortable and peaceful stay.

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was well organised, from the collection of the keys, instructions for the use of the cottage and advice on the viewing of the animals and places to visit.

Dirk B - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk B
With partner

Dit is 'n baie lekker plek en die wilde diere wat daar rondloop is priceless.

Het dit baie geniet.

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It is a very nice place and the wild animals that roam there are priceless.

Enjoyed it a lot.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Hilda L - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hilda L
With partner

Absolute bliss! We had such a lovely time.

It was perfect, we had a lovely weekend getaway. It is clean, and everything you need is there. We had the privilege to meet our hosts, and they are such pleasant people.

Hippoholiday 's response

What a honour to meet you and your husband. As we are not always in Marloth, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Dawid V - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dawid V
Family with young children

Enige natuurliefhebber se droom wegbreek in die hart van die bosveld!

Die kommunikasie van inisiële kontak tot selfs na ons vertrek is noemenswaardig.

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Any nature lover's dream getaway in the heart of the woodland!

The communication from initial contact to even after our departure is noteworthy.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Dankie Dawid, julle as gesin het in my hart gekruip.

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Manda O - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Manda O
With partner

Awesome, en so lekker gekuier in die bosveld.

Ons het 'n awesome paar dae gehad. Ons het vriende saam gehad en die vrou was nog nooit in die wildtuin en so baie diere gesien wat tot op jou voorstoep kom nie.

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Awesome, and such a nice time in the bush.

We had an awesome few days. We had friends over and the woman had never been to the wildlife park and seen so many animals that come to your doorstep.

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Johann V - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann V
With partner

Lovely, a lot of animals come to the house in the morning and afternoon.

Fantastic: Flat clean and cozy. 5-minute walk to the river and viewpoint.

Hippoholiday 's response

Thank you, Johann. Please come and visit us again.

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Zeldi V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Zeldi V
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker gewees.

Het lekker gebly. Baie diere gesien! Baie rustig en veilig. Die gasvrou is baie hulpvaardig! Net jammer die 1 yskas se vriesgedeelte het nie gewerk nie. Ek moes van my vleis weggooi.

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It was very nice.

Had a nice stay. Many animals seen! Very quiet and safe. The hostess is very helpful! Just a pity the 1 fridge's freezer part didn't work. I had to throw away some of my meat.

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Johan D - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan D
With partner

Rustig en gerieflik gekuier.

Lekker gebly. Dit was wel duurder as gedink agv eienaars besprekingfooi en elektrisiteit aanvulling. Ons het nogtans lekker gekuier en sal aanbeveel.

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Quiet and comfortable stay.

Nice stay. It was more expensive than expected due to owners booking fee and electricity supplement. We still had a great time and would recommend.

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Ian W - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Ian W
With partner

Lekker gekuier. Baie diere het voor die eenheid kom eet.

Ons het lekker gebly in eenheid 2. Ons sal die eenheid nie aanbeveel vir langtermyn verblyf nie. In die wintermaande is daar baie vogtigheid, maar die eenheid behoort koel te wees in die somer. Wees bewus dat indien u tydens skoolvakansies die plek huur, gaan daar baie verkeer wees.

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Have a good time. Many animals came to eat in front of the unit.

We had a great stay in unit 2. We would not recommend the unit for long term stays. In the winter months there is a lot of humidity, but the unit should be cool in the summer. Be aware that if you rent the place during school holidays, there will be a lot of traffic.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Bly julle het lekker gekuier.

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Minandi O - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Minandi O
With partner

Okay. Net ongemaklik gevoel oor die netheid en elektrisiteit.

Okay plek. Net nie netjies en skoon nie. Eetgerei en beddegoed was nie skoon nie.

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OK. Just feeling uncomfortable about the cleanliness and electricity.

Okay place. Just not neat and clean. Cutlery and bedding were not clean.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie jammer om te hoor. Jy is die eerste persoon wat kla. Ons was self daar gewees daardie naweek. Ons was tuis in die huis. Ek persoonlik het die woonstel deurgegaan voordat julle ingekom het. Die woonstel was silver skoon met vars linne. Máár dankie vir die terugvoering. Ons sal werk maak daarvan. Wat kommunikasie aanbetref. Ek het met jou 2x probeer kommunikeer per watsupp tot vandag toe het ek geen terugvoer gekry v jou af nie en. Ook geen antwoord. Wat die krag betref agv die storm tydens julle besoek was Eskom se transformator uitgeslaan... Hele area tot in Komatipoort was sonder krag. Niks wat óns daaraan kon doen.

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Wynand L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wynand L
Family with young children

Rustigheid en rus vir jou siel.

Die verblyf was perfek gewees. Netjies, skoon en rustig. Sal dit ten sterkte aanbeveel vir enige iemand.

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Peace and rest for your soul.

The stay was perfect. Neat, clean and quiet. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Vera P - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vera P
With partner

Bos op sy beste!

Baie dankie vir die gasvryheid, ons het so lekker ontspan. Als was perfek, skoon, netjies, ligging is naby die rivier - naggeluide - leeus wat brul, hyena en ons gunsteling - naguiltjies.

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Forest at its best!

Thank you very much for the hospitality, we had such a great time relaxing. Als was perfect, clean, tidy, location is near the river - night sounds - roaring lions, hyena and our favorite - night owls.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie dankie Vera vir die pragtige review.. Ook wil ek jou bedank dat jy ons plekkie so pragtig en skoon gelos het. Julle is gaste 1000.. Hoop om julle spoedig terug te verwelkom..

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Carine S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carine S
Large group

Dit was absoluut awesome. Baie dankie!

Vir ons gaste van England was al die diere wat kom besoek afle het 'n treffer. Hulle was stom verbaas en mal daaroor. Van 2 jaar oud (jongste) tot 83 jarige (oudste) almal het dit terdeë geniet. Baie dankie Sharon vir al julle moeite. Ons waardeer hoor. Sien weer!

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It was absolutely awesome. Thank you very much!

For our guests from England, all the animals that came to visit were a hit. They were dumbfounded and loved it. From 2 years old (youngest) to 83 years old (oldest) everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you very much Sharon for all your efforts. We appreciate hearing. See you again!

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie dankbaar julle het die tydjie hier geniet. Die diere mis julle. Kom kuier gou weer asb.

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Maryke S - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryke S
Family with young children

Het lekker gekuier en baie diere om die huis was 'n fees.

Ek en my man en twee van ons dogters met hulle kinders en mans was daar, die drie eenhede het goed gewerk.

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Had a good time and lots of animals around the house was a feast.

My husband and I and two of our daughters with their children and husbands were there, the three units worked well.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie dankie. Bly julle het lekker gekuier. Die diere mis julle. Kom kuier gou weer asb.

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Elize C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elize C
With partner

Ons het baie lekker in Marloth Park gekuier. Dit was baie lekker om al die diere van naby te sien!

Sharon is 'n baie spesiale gasvrou. Sy het van die begin af moeite gedoen om seker te maak ons voel welkom.

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We had a great time in Marloth Park. It was very nice to see all the animals up close!

Sharon is a very special hostess. She made an effort from the start to make sure we felt welcome.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Dankie Elize vir die mooi resensie. My gaste is my hoogste prioriteite. Ek hoop julle kom kuier gou gee.

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Michael K - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael K
Family with teenagers

Het dit baie geniet.

Baie lekker plek om te slaap by Hippoholiday. Loopafstand vanaf die Krokodilrivier. Klomp diere het kom hallo sê. Sal enige tyd weer daar gaan slaap. Kan dalk net kyk om 'n stainless steel rooster by die braai-area te sit. Die een wat daar was, is nogals heelwat geroes. Het bietjie gesukkel om die roes af te kry en skoon te maak, maar verder was alles 100%. Het dit baie geniet.

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Enjoyed it a lot.

Very nice place to sleep at Hippoholiday. Walking distance from the Crocodile River. Bunch of animals came to say hello. Would sleep there again anytime. Might just look at putting a stainless steel grill at the braai area. The one that was there is quite a bit rusty. Had a little trouble getting the rust off and clean, but otherwise everything was 100%. Enjoyed it a lot.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Bly julle het lekker gekuier. Ek gee aandag aan die braai. Kom kuier gou weer asb. Groete

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Francisca C - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francisca C
With partner

Awesome natuurlewe by jou voorstoep.

Hippoholiday kan aanbeveel word vir twee mense tot vir 'n gesin wat die mooi natuur van die lewe wil kom beleef. As jy lief is vir die natuur; wild dan is dit die regte plek om te kies en naby genoeg aan Kruger Nasionale Park.

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Awesome wildlife on your doorstep.

Hippoholiday can be recommended for two people up to a family that wants to come and experience the beautiful nature of life. If you love nature; wildlife then this is the right place to choose and close enough to Kruger National Park.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Dankie my liewe vriendin. Lief jou baie.

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Ashley D - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ashley D
With partner

Perfect peace in one with the wildlife.

An absolute lovely, affordable stay so close to the wildlife around you and within walking distance to the Kruger Park viewing deck. Well done!

Rickey H - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rickey H
Large group

Heerlike naweek-wegbreek teenaan die Kruger.

Ons het al 3 huisies by Hippoholiday bespreek vir 'n groot groep. Dit is volledig toegerus en bied als en meer wat nodig is om tuis te voel. Sharon was uitstekend en was konstant in kontak van die oomblik wat ons bespreking gemaak is, en het dadelik gehelp met enige probleme. Ons het heerlik gekuier en ontspan in die swembad. Die huisies is ruim en die kuier-areas lekker gesellig. Iets waarna dalk gekyk kan word, is die elektrisiteit. Die 3 huisies se geysers, lugverkoelers en stowe kan nie gelyktydig gebruik word nie, andersins is daar 'n onderbreking in die kragtoevoer. Ons was menigmaal sonder elektrisiteit en moes onder mekaar "skeduleer" wanneer die geysers en oonde gebruik gaan word.

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Great weekend getaway to the Kruger.

We have already booked 3 cottages at Hippoholiday for a large group. It is fully equipped and offers everything and more that is needed to feel at home. Sharon was excellent and was in constant contact from the moment our booking was made and immediately helped with any issues. We had a great time and relaxed in the pool. The houses are spacious and the visiting areas nice and cozy. Something that might be looked at is the electricity. The 3 cottages' geysers, air coolers and stoves cannot be used at the same time, otherwise there is an interruption in the power supply. Many times we were without electricity and had to "schedule" among ourselves when the geysers and ovens were to be used.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie dankie..Baie bly julle het heerlik gekuier.. Sal aandag gee.. Soos ek genoem het dit was die 1 ste keer dat die krag so foutief was.. Van jul probleme was ook agv loadsheding.. Nie eens oor Desember het ons enige probleme gehad nie en al die eenhede was ten volle vol bespreek oor die hele Desember.. Ek het wel uitgevind dat daar 'n kabel fout was op ons lyn agv loadsheding wat die probleme veroorsaak het.. Maar ek sal aandag gee

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Andre S - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre S
With partner

Ons het regtig baie lekker gebly ten spyte van al die reëns, vloede en oorstromings.

Ons kan net dankie sê aan Sharon wat ons ten alle tye op hoogte gehou het van al die gebeure. Kommunikasie en inligting van haar af was uitstekend. Die huis was werklik 'n plesier om in te kon bly. Alles maar alles wat mens kon nodig hê was daar. Dankie Sharon.

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We really had a great time despite all the rains, floods and flooding.

We can only thank Sharon for keeping us informed of all the events at all times. Communication and information from her was excellent. The house was truly a pleasure to stay in. Everything but everything one could need was there. Thank you Sharon.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Dankie André. Jammer oor die baie reën. Kom kuier gou weer, en veilig terug ry Natal toe.

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David B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
David B
With partner

Skoon en rustig.

Paaie kan so bietjie geskraap word. Goeie ligging en rustig.

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Clean and quiet.

Roads can be scraped every now and then. Good location and quiet.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Stem saam. Maar ek móét sê hulle het die paaie geskraap.. Toe kom die reën.. Máár hulle is nou wéér besig om paaie reg te maak. Benoni het meer potholes as marloth. Kom kuier gou weer

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Martie S - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Martie S
With partner

Heerlik, heerlik!

Baie netjiese plekkie. Alles wat nodig is, is daar. Tot voorsiening vit beurtkrag! Gasstofie, lamp en spesiale gloeilampies. Ook wasmasjien. Eienaar baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Dankie Gert en Sharon. Dit was heerlik so tussen al die diere wat kom kuier het.

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Delicious, delicious!

Very neat place. Everything needed is there. Until provision vit load shedding! Gas stove, lamp and special light bulbs. Also washing machine. Owner very friendly and helpful. Thank you Gert and Sharon. It was wonderful like that among all the animals that came to visit.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Dankie Martie. Was so lekker om julle te ontmoet. Watter wonderlike mense. Bly julle het lekker gekuier. Ons mis julle al klaar.

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Martherié F - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martherié F
Large group

Een vir die boeke!

Heerlike wegbreek! Sal beslis weer by Hippoholiday boek. Het baie lekker gebly, geen klagtes!

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One for the books!

Great getaway! Will definitely book with Hippoholiday again. Had a great stay, no complaints!

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie dankie. Hoop jy kom kuier gou weer. Julle was uitstekende gaste en het my plek so mooi en netjies gelos. Groete, Sharon

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Jorina V - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jorina V
With partner

Heerlik gebly en die "spash pool" was 'n bonus.

Kommunikasie tussen eienaar en ons was regtig besonders en aangenaam (die beste in vergelyking van enige ander plek waar ons al gebly het). Ons was tot gereeld ingelig oor die "loadshedding" tye. Die woonstel was baie netjies, skoon en baie gerieflik ingerig met alles wat ons nodig mag hê. Ons sal vir seker weer daar bly met ons volgende besoek. Hippoholiday is ons nuwe gunstelingplekkie wat ons ontdek het.

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Had a great stay and the "spash pool" was a bonus.

Communication between owner and us was really exceptional and pleasant (the best compared to any other place we have stayed). We were regularly informed about the "loadshedding" times. The apartment was very neat, clean and very comfortably furnished with everything we might need. We will definitely stay there again on our next visit. Hippoholiday is our new favorite place we discovered.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie dankie vriendin vir die mooi terugvoering. Hoop julle kom gou weer kuier.

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Johan D - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan D
With partner

Vreeslik lekker.

Het vreeslik lekker gekuier, rustig in die bos. Die hiëna wat roep in die nag was baie mooi.

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Terribly delicious.

Had a great time, peaceful in the forest. The hyena calling at night was very beautiful.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie dankie Johan. Was so lekker om julle persoonlike te ontmoet. Hoop julle kom kuier gou weer.

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Linda G - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda G
With partner

'n Regte bosveld vakansie met waarde vir geld.

Sharon was heeltyd beskikbaar met raad en hulp aangesien dit ons eerste vakansie by Marlothpark was. Die huis is netjies ingerig en super huislik. Sharon het aan alles gedink in die huis van dubbel plugs. Plek is skoon en netjies en alles was beskikbaar van braaitange tot steak messe.

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A real bushveld holiday with value for money.

Sharon was always available with advice and help as it was our first holiday at Marlothpark. The house is neatly furnished and super homely. Sharon has thought of everything in the house of double plugs. Place is clean and tidy and everything was available from grill tongs to steak knives.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Dit was net 'n groot plesier om julle te huisves. Kom kuier gerus weer.

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Collene H - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Collene H
Family with young children

Klein juweel in die bos.

Ons het lekker gebly, die huisie is baie goed ingerig en gemaklik om in te bly. Die skottelgoedwasser is 'n groot bederf! Sal weer daar bly.

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Little gem in the woods.

We had a great stay, the cottage is very well furnished and comfortable to stay in. The dishwasher is a huge treat! Will stay there again.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie dankie. Ons probeer altyd aan ons gaste behoeftes te voldoen.
Kom kuier gou weer asb.
Groete
Sharon

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Elna S - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elna S
With partner

Awesome.

Ons het al die diere in Marlothpark gesien. Fantasties.

Hippoholiday 's response

More Elna,
Baie dankie.
Kom kuier gou wéér.
Groete Sharon

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Michael C - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael C
With partner

Establishment was clean and we did not need to ask for anything. Lots of 4 legged friends came to visit. Sharon and Gert were great, super friendly and accommodating.

Marloth is great for private lodge-type sightings on a budget. Bar the Rhino, we saw the big 5 in the first 24 hours. The places we have stayed at have suited our pockets and the owners have been super friendly.

Hippoholiday 's response

Thank you for the great review. It was so nice meeting you. You were great guests. The animals are waiting for you.

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Thomas N - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thomas N
With friends

Baie die diere geniet.

Behalwe vir die kameelperde en sebras, het baie van die ander boksoorte kom kuier. Baie mak en het uit ons hande geëet.

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Enjoy the animals very much.

Apart from the giraffes and zebras, many of the other species of goats came to visit. Very tame and ate out of our hands.

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Hippoholiday 's response

Baie bly julle het lekker gekuier.

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Nicky B - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Nicky B
With partner

Lekker.

Hippoholiday het aan al ons vereistes voldoen. Is nie die luukste plek nie, maar was skoon en als wat nodig was was daar. Sharon het voor die tyd met ons reëlings getref en sy was uiters gasvry en behulpsaam. Ons het die boma geniet en die laaste oggend het 'n klomp bokkies en 'n koedoe ons kom verras.

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Nice.

Hippoholiday met all our requirements. Not the most luxurious place, but was clean and everything needed was there. Sharon made arrangements with us ahead of time and she was extremely hospitable and helpful. We enjoyed the boma and on the last morning a bunch of goats and a kudu came to surprise us.

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Baie dankie. Ek is so bly julle het lekker gekuier.

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Linda V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda V
With partner

Ek sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel. Dis baie privaat, netjies en die diere wat kom inloer maak dit nog meer spesiaal.

Aangename kuiertije, met die swembad en die diere wat bly kom inloer. Ons het dit so geniet. Die koedoes se inloer die eerste oggend was ’n groot verrasing. Hulle is mak en ons kon goeie foto's en herinneringe met ons saambring.

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I would recommend it anytime. It's very private, neat and the animals that come to visit make it even more special.

Pleasant visit, with the pool and the animals that keep coming by. We enjoyed it so much. The kudus' visit on the first morning was a big surprise. They are tame and we were able to take good photos and memories with us.

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Dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoer. Bly julle het lekker gekuier en die diere baie geniet. Hoop julle kom gou weer kuier.

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Cecilia B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cecilia B
Family with teenagers

Skoon, gerieflik en netjiese verblyf.

Soos altyd heerlik gekuier en die eienaars persoonlik ontmoet. Aangenaam en vriendelik. Baie behulpsaam.

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Clean, comfortable and tidy accommodation.

As always had a great time and met the owners in person. Pleasant and friendly. Very helpful.

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Cathy V - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cathy V
Family with young children

Sharon van Hippo Holiday is 'n juweel. Ons het 5 nagte gebly en het gewens ons kon nog 5 nagte bly. Die huis is ruim en volledig met alles toegerus wat mens kan nodig hê en nog meer. Ons het sebras, vlakvarke, koedoes, rooibokke, blou wildebeeste en bosbokkies in die erf rondom ons gehad. Wat 'n ongelooflike ondervinding. Ander diere soos olifante sien jy sommer van die draad af wat die Kruger skei van Marloth Park, deur die Krokodilrivier. Daar was twee nagte na mekaar leeus en luiperds oorkant.

Almal wat met 'n gewone sedan gaan ry, wees net asb. versigtig, die grondpaaie is baie rof. Dit is steeds moontlik met 'n sedan (soos in ons geval), ry net stadig en geduldig. Ek sou egter 'n voertuig aanbeveel met 'n beter grondhoogte. Die paaie behoort jou egter nie te weerhou van hierdie ongelooflike ondervinding nie. Jonk en oud sal dit geniet. Dankie weereens aan Sharon vir jou gasvryheid. Die huis was perfek skoon en netjies en die lapa met braai was 'n droom. My advies: bespreek nou.

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Sharon from Hippo Holiday is a gem. We stayed 5 nights and wished we could have stayed another 5 nights. The house is spacious and fully equipped with everything one could need and more. We had zebras, warthogs, kudus, impalas, blue wildebeests and bucks in the yard around us. What an incredible experience. You can see other animals such as elephants just from the wire that separates the Kruger from Marloth Park, through the Crocodile River. There were lions and leopards opposite two nights in a row.

Everyone who is going to drive a regular sedan, just please. be careful, the dirt roads are very rough. It is still possible with a sedan (as in our case), just drive slowly and patiently. However, I would recommend a vehicle with a better ground clearance. However, the roads should not keep you from this incredible experience. Young and old will enjoy it. Thanks again to Sharon for your hospitality. The house was perfectly clean and tidy and the lapa with braai was a dream. My advice: book now.

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Baie dankie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoering.. Julle voel soos familie.. Jammer oor die paaie.. Ons het Februarie 500 mm reën gehad en ons wag nog steeds vd munisipaliteit om paaie te herstel en te skraap.. Dienste landswyd sleg.... of bestaan net nie . Mis julle al klaar

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Jannete B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jannete B

Asemrowend.

Het baie lekker gekuier.

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Breathtaking.

Had a great time.

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Dankie vriendin. Kom kuier gou weer.

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Francois P - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois P
Family with teenagers

Die wegbreek by Hippoholiday was fantasties.

Die plekkie het alles wat jy nodig het en alles was baie gemaklik. Die eienaar was ook baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Sal enige tyd weer teruggaan.

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The break at Hippoholiday was fantastic.

The place has everything you need and everything was very comfortable. The owner was also very helpful and friendly. Will go back again anytime.

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Dit was 'n voorreg om sulke wonderlik gaste in ons plekkie te kon ontvang. Kom kuier asb weer.
Groete,
Sharon

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Ria T - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ria T
Family with teenagers

Lekker gebly, rustige goed ingerigte plek.

Stel voor dat behuising wat nie aan Eskom-krag gekoppel is nie voortydig gelaai word met ten minste R300.00 eenhede veral in die somer en die verhuringskoste dien ooreenkomstig aangepas word. Marlothpark se paaie/strate is afgryslik onrybaar. Almal is nie meer so jonk en gesond om so geruk en gepluk te word nie. Sterkte vir die eienaars om nie besigheid te verloor a.g.v. van slegte paaie nie.

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Had a nice stay, quiet well appointed place.

Suggest that housing that is not connected to Eskom power be prematurely loaded with at least R300.00 units especially in the summer and the rental costs should be adjusted accordingly. Marlothpark's roads/streets are horribly impassable. Everyone is no longer so young and healthy to be jerked and plucked like that. Good luck to the owners for not losing business due to of bad roads.

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Baie dankie Ria.
Goeie voorstel oor die krag, dankie.
Jammer oor die paaie, dit was geskraap en toe kry ons 90 ml reën waarvoor ons baie dankbaar was, maar toe verspoel die paaie weer. Nou weer mooi geskraap.
Groete, Hippoholiday

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Mariane V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariane V
Family with teenagers

Een heerlike, rustige fees. Net wat ek nodig gehad het!

Sharon, baie dankie vir jul gasvryheid. Dankie dat julle julle stukkie bosveld met ons gedeel het. Ons het lekker gekuier en heerlik gerus.

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A wonderful, peaceful fest. Just what I needed!

Sharon, thank you for your hospitality. Thank you for sharing your piece of bushveld with us. We had a great time and had a good rest.

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Baie dankie my liewe vriendin, jy het 'n sussie geword vir my. So bly julle lekker gekuier en hoop om julle gou weer te kan ontvang.
Liefde groete

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Tobie M - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tobie M

Netjies en gerieflik. Lekker kuierplek en goeie ligging. Sal weer gaan.

Dis netjies en goed toegerus. Ligging in Marloth Park baie goed. Lekker naby uitkykpunte oor wildtuin. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Neat and convenient. Nice place with good location. Will go again.

It is neat and well-equipped. Location in Marloth Park is very good. Close to view points over Kruger Park. Will definitely go again.

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Ronine K - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronine K

Fantasties!

My ouers het by my kom kuier vir 2 weke vir my ma se verjaardag en ek wou hulle verras met 'n lekker verblyf in die middel van nêrens. Ek het my besluit gemaak op grond van 'n vorrige resensie en kon nie vir beter gevra het nie. Sharon was van die begin af in kontak met my en al my vra geduldig beantwoord. Sy het ook talle aanbevelings gemaak vir safaris en lekker eetplekke naby die verblyf en ons kon met 'n geruste hart kuier, want alles was letterlik 'n klipgooi van ons af. Alles was presies soos op die foto's, met 'n ekstra bonus, die swembad wat 'n dag voor ons aankoms voltooi en vol gemaak is. Ons het vele besoekers vanuit die natuur gehad wat kom inloer het, wat by gedra het tot daai ekstra spesiale bosveld ervaring. Ek sal die Hippo Huisie waar ons gebly het vir enige iemand aanbeveel. Ek sal vir seker weer daar kom bly in die toekoms.

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Fantastic!

My parents came to visit me for 2 weeks for my mother's birthday and I wanted to surprise them with a nice stay in the middle of nowhere. I made my decision based on a previous review and couldn't have asked for better. Sharon was in contact with me from the beginning and patiently answered all my questions. She also made numerous recommendations for safaris and nice places to eat near the accommodation and we could visit with peace of mind, because everything was literally a stone's throw from us. Everything was exactly as in the photos, with an added bonus, the pool that was completed and filled a day before our arrival. We had many visitors from nature who came to drop in, which added to that extra special woodland experience. I would recommend the Hippo Cottage where we stayed to anyone. I will definitely stay there again in the future.

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Yolandé H - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolandé H
With partner

Dis beslis 'n ervaring wat elke een Moet probeer!

Die diere kom letterlik na jou toe. Die afskeid neem was geweldig moeilik. Daar's 'n vrede en rustigheid wat jy daar kry. Sal dit beslis aanbeveel.

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It's definitely an experience that everyone must try!

The animals literally come to you. Saying goodbye was extremely difficult. There's a peace and tranquility you get there. Would definitely recommend it.

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Frans en Yolandé was vreemdelinge, maar het as vriende weggegaan. Ons mis julle al klaar, om nie eers van die diere te praat nie. Julle was wonderlike gaste. Ons hoop om julle gou weer daar te ontvang. Julle het in ons harte in gekruip.

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Chris M - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris M
Family with teenagers

Ons het lekker gekuier by Hippoholiday. Dis loopafstand van die uitkykpunt.

Die woonstel kort net 'n mikrogolfoond en 'n swembad.

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We enjoyed the stay at Hippoholiday, walking distance from the lookout.

The apartment just needs a microwave and swimming pool.

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So bly julle het julle tydjie geniet. Ons gaan hierdie naweek 'n swembad bou by die woonstel, sal ook kyk na 'n mikrogolf.

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Melany T - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melany T
Family with teenagers

A pleasant stay.

We stayed in the flat which was spacious and clean, the surroundings are great and we had a lovely patio outside with a braai. The owners of the property sent daily updates on any animal sightings along the river front. Sharon was wonderful and assisted us with towels as we had forgotten to pack them. I would certainly stay there again.

Annie D - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annie D
With friends

Heerlike verbyf, lekker naby die rivier.

Die verblyf was heerlik. Dit was lekker om so naby die rivier te wees en die diere wat so rondom ons was. Spesiale aandag en moeite. Ons sal beslis weer by Hippoholiday gaan kuier.

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Lovely accommodation close to the river.

The accommodation was lovely. It was fun to be so close to the river and having the animals around us. Special attention and effort. We definitely want to go Hippoholiday again.

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Nadine L - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadine L
Family with young children

Dit was lekker rustig!

Sharon was so great om te help wanneer jy vasbrand. Baie vriendelik. Sal vir seker weer teruggaan.

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It was really peaceful!

Sharon was so great and helped us when we had a problem. Very friendly. Will most definitely go back again.

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Mandy F - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mandy F

Netjies en skoon.

Die woonstel is gerieflik en baie mooi netjies. Almal baie vriendelik. Ons sal beslis weer daar gaan bly.

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Neat and clean.

The apartment is comfortable and neat. Would definitely stay there again.

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Mandy F - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mandy F
Family with young children

Home away from home.

The Lapa and swimming pool are awesome, neat and clean. Great value for money and hostess Sharon is a very sweet and kind person. Have stayed in the flat and the house, both great.

Hippoholiday 's response

My guests become my friends. I will always do my best for my guests.

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Lana D - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Lana D
Family with young children

Baie mooi omgewing, maar die flat is nogal klein. Huis is 'n beter opsie.

Dit is 'n baie mooi en rustige omgewing en ons het baie diere gesien, beide in Marloth Park en deur uit te kyk vanaf Marloth Park in die Kruger Park. Baie mooi staproetes en plek om te draf en fiets te ry. Die eienaars was baie hulpvaardig en vriendelik en het 'n probleem met elektrisiteit baie vinnig opgelos. Hulle stuur ook inligting aan oor dinge wat in die omgewing gebeur. Oor die algemeen het ons lekker gebly. Die flat se kombuisgedeelte is egter baie klein. Daar is nie genoeg werkoppervlak of spasie in die kombuis nie. Die een kamer het ook nie 'n hangkas nie. Die klein spasie maak dat die verblyf ongerieflik raak na 'n paar dae, veral met 'n gesin van 4. Die flat is baie kleiner as die huis. Hulle verwag ook volgens die reëls van die flat dat die voortuin gebruik moet word en nie die agtertuin nie. Wees dus gewaarsku: die meeste foto's met diere is in die agtertuin geneem. Die voortuin loop uit op die pad en diere loop wel daardeur, maar gras word agteruitgesit en diere vertoef langer daar. Die agtertuin is groter en het 'n groot boma en 'n gedeelte waar diere gelok kan word sodat mens hul van nader kan bekyk. Dis baie oulik, maar net vir die huis bedoel en nie die flat nie. Ek sou dus Hippoholiday aanbeveel en die flat alleenlik indien dit net vir 'n paar dae is.

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Beautiful area, but the flat is quite small. The house is a better option.

Hippoholiday is set in a beautiful, tranquil area and we saw loads of game, both in Marloth Park and by looking from Marloth Park to the Kruger Park. They have beautiful hiking trails and space to jog and cycle. The owners were very helpful and friendly and solved a problem with the electricity very quickly. They also forward information to you about things happening in the area. All and all we had a good stay. However, the flat's kitchen area is very small. There isn't enough surface space. One of the rooms didn't have a wardrobe. The small space caused the flat to feel inconvenient after a few days, especially with a family of four. The flat is much smaller than the house. According to the house rules they also expect you to use the front garden and not the backyard. Be warned: most of the photos of animals were taken in the backyard. The front yard opens up onto the road and the animals do enter through here, but grass is placed out for the animals at the back and so they spend much more time there. The backyard is bigger and has a big boma and an area where animals can be coaxed to so you can see them better. It's really great, but is only meant for those staying in the house and not in the flat. I would recommend Hippoholiday and the flat only if you're staying there for a few days.

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