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Portion 41, Sterkspruit Farm, Nelspruit
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Excellent location
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb
  • a wooden house with a deck in the trees at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit a wooden house with a deck in the trees at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit
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  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed

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Mon 27 Oct 2025
Tue 28 Oct 2025
Approximate prices in USD for a 1-night stay
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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Reviews

Scored 9.1
Rated superb
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money
Low score for Nelspruit

Guests who stayed here loved:

  • Laynescat
    South Africa South Africa
    “The view from your unit was superb. The peace and quiet were also welcomed, and relaxation came easy. Hearty supper was welcomed after a long day..”
  • Kruse
    Germany Germany
    “Great place to stay, in particular for families - hippo watching, very close to Krueger, great food and super friendly management team and staff!”
  • Ronald
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host is very friendly, the cabins are very clean”
  • Tshianeo
    South Africa South Africa
    “Liked everything from the security to the nice place that we stayed in. It was even further away from other people in a nice way”
  • Penella
    South Africa South Africa
    “The beauty and tranquility of the place are a top-notch. To be surrounded by nature is lovely, especially from people who are coming from urban life.”
  • Denjo1977
    Mozambique Mozambique
    “Location, peaceful river views, relaxed atmosphere”
  • Louis
    Mozambique Mozambique
    “Had a great stay, secluded yet not too far away from the city, making it the perfect spot for the nature lover and the city freaks. Staff made us feel right at home from...”
  • Stefania
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    “The place is situated in the most amazing location with the river flowing in front of it. Stephanie was amazing considering we booked at the very last minute and we arrived...”
  • Leila
    Morocco Morocco
    “The location is awesome, the view is amazing and the chalets are very comfortable. Stayed with my family for one night and we will definitely be back.”
  • Michele
    South Africa South Africa
    “Staff is very welcoming. Facilities are very clean and neat, beautifull well kept garden and surroundings. Quiet,peacefull and safe.”

One-Bedroom Chalet

Fits: 3 adults
1 single bed ,
1 double bed

Entire chalet 301 feet² Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Balcony Bath or shower Lake view Garden view River view

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Two-Bedroom Chalet

Fits: 4 adults x 4
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds

Entire chalet 517 feet² Air conditioning Balcony Bath or shower Satellite channels Lake view Garden view River view

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Two-Bedroom Chalet

Fits: 6 adults x 6
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
4 single beds 4 x

Entire chalet 861 feet² Air conditioning Balcony Bath or shower Satellite channels Lake view Garden view River view

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Two-Bedroom Chalet

Fits: 8 adults x 8
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds ,
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds ,
1 double bed

Entire chalet 1076 feet² Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Balcony Bath or shower Lake view Garden view River view

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Three-Bedroom Holiday Home

Fits: 6 adults x 6
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed

Entire holiday home 1399 feet² Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Balcony Bath or shower Garden view Private entrance Refrigerator

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Property surroundings

Portion 41, Sterkspruit Farm, 1200 Nelspruit, South Africa
—Excellent location

Property description

Hippo Waterfront Lodge is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River and only 12 km away from the town centre of Nelspruit and 4 km away from the N4 highway. Offering views of the garden and the river, the timber log chalets at Hippo...

  • Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
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  • Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

  • Please inform Hippo Waterfront Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

  • If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

    Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

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