Hippoholiday
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Gareth L - Oct 2024
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A comfortable and peaceful stay.
Dirk B - Oct 2024
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Dit is 'n baie lekker plek en die wilde diere wat daar rondloop is priceless.
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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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Hilda L - Jul 2024
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Absolute bliss! We had such a lovely time.
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What a honour to meet you and your husband. As we are not always in Marloth, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Dawid V - Jul 2024
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Enige natuurliefhebber se droom wegbreek in die hart van die bosveld!
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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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Dankie Dawid, julle as gesin het in my hart gekruip.
Manda O - Apr 2024
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Awesome, en so lekker gekuier in die bosveld.
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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
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Lovely, a lot of animals come to the house in the morning and afternoon.
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Thank you, Johann. Please come and visit us again.
Zeldi V - Sep 2024
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Baie lekker gewees.
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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
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Rustig en gerieflik gekuier.
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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
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Lekker gekuier. Baie diere het voor die eenheid kom eet.
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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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Bly julle het lekker gekuier.
Wynand L - Dec 2023
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Rustigheid en rus vir jou siel.
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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
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Bos op sy beste!
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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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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..
Carine S - Apr 2023
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Dit was absoluut awesome. Baie dankie!
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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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Baie dankbaar julle het die tydjie hier geniet. Die diere mis julle. Kom kuier gou weer asb.
Maryke S - Jul 2023
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Het lekker gekuier en baie diere om die huis was 'n fees.
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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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Baie dankie. Bly julle het lekker gekuier. Die diere mis julle. Kom kuier gou weer asb.
Elize C - Jun 2023
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Ons het baie lekker in Marloth Park gekuier. Dit was baie lekker om al die diere van naby te sien!
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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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Dankie Elize vir die mooi resensie. My gaste is my hoogste prioriteite. Ek hoop julle kom kuier gou gee.
Michael K - Apr 2023
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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
Francisca C - Jan 2023
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Awesome natuurlewe by jou voorstoep.
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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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Dankie my liewe vriendin. Lief jou baie.
Ashley D - Oct 2023
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Perfect peace in one with the wildlife.
Rickey H - Mar 2023
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Heerlike naweek-wegbreek teenaan die Kruger.
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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
Andre S - Feb 2023
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Ons het regtig baie lekker gebly ten spyte van al die reëns, vloede en oorstromings.
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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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Dankie André. Jammer oor die baie reën. Kom kuier gou weer, en veilig terug ry Natal toe.
David B - Apr 2023
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Skoon 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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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
Martie S - Jul 2023
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Heerlik, heerlik!
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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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Dankie Martie. Was so lekker om julle te ontmoet. Watter wonderlike mense. Bly julle het lekker gekuier. Ons mis julle al klaar.
Martherié F - Nov 2022
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Een vir die boeke!
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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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Baie dankie. Hoop jy kom kuier gou weer. Julle was uitstekende gaste en het my plek so mooi en netjies gelos. Groete, Sharon
Jorina V - Nov 2022
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Heerlik gebly en die "spash pool" was 'n bonus.
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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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Baie dankie vriendin vir die mooi terugvoering. Hoop julle kom gou weer kuier.
Johan D - Jul 2022
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Vreeslik lekker.
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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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Baie dankie Johan. Was so lekker om julle persoonlike te ontmoet. Hoop julle kom kuier gou weer.
Linda G - May 2022
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'n Regte bosveld vakansie met waarde vir geld.
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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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Dit was net 'n groot plesier om julle te huisves. Kom kuier gerus weer.
Collene H - Apr 2022
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Klein juweel in die bos.
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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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Baie dankie. Ons probeer altyd aan ons gaste behoeftes te voldoen.
Kom kuier gou weer asb.
Groete
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Elna S - Mar 2022
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Awesome.
Hippoholiday 's response
More Elna,
Baie dankie.
Kom kuier gou wéér.
Groete Sharon
Michael C - Oct 2022
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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.
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.
Thomas N - Jul 2022
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Baie die diere geniet.
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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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Baie bly julle het lekker gekuier.
Nicky B - May 2022
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Lekker.
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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.
Linda V - Dec 2021
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Ek sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel. Dis baie privaat, netjies en die diere wat kom inloer maak dit nog meer spesiaal.
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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.
Cecilia B - Dec 2021
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Skoon, gerieflik en netjiese verblyf.
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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
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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.
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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
Jannete B - Apr 2021
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Asemrowend.
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Breathtaking.
Had a great time.
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Dankie vriendin. Kom kuier gou weer.
Francois P - Aug 2020
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Die wegbreek by Hippoholiday was fantasties.
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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
Ria T - Oct 2020
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Lekker gebly, rustige goed ingerigte plek.
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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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Hippoholiday 's response
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
Mariane V - Jun 2019
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Een heerlike, rustige fees. Net wat ek nodig gehad het!
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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
Tobie M - May 2018
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Netjies en gerieflik. Lekker kuierplek en goeie ligging. Sal 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
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Fantasties!
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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
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Dis beslis 'n ervaring wat elke een Moet probeer!
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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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Hippoholiday 's response
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.
Chris M - Sep 2018
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Ons het lekker gekuier by Hippoholiday. Dis loopafstand van die uitkykpunt.
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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.
Melany T - Aug 2018
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A pleasant stay.
Annie D - May 2018
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Heerlike verbyf, lekker naby die rivier.
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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
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Dit was lekker rustig!
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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
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Netjies en skoon.
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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
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Home away from home.
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My guests become my friends. I will always do my best for my guests.
Lana D - Jul 2018
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Baie mooi omgewing, maar die flat is nogal klein. Huis is 'n beter opsie.
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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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- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 11 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Seekoei 1812, Marloth Park, 1321, Mpumalanga
