Come Hang With The Hippos

[ Resort Review ] Hippo Waterfront Lodge, Mp

- Richard Van Ryneveld

I’m a bit of an old hippie, quite happy staying in just a small tent, but when the manager of the Hippo Waterfront Lodge said “Here’s the keys to YOUR bathroom”, I knew I was in for some real luxury.

The Hippo Waterfront Lodge has a small caravan park situated next to the Crocodile River, about 12 kilometres outside of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga.

I liked the place from the moment I drove down the long driveway past a neat row of fever trees and on to the reception to the campsite.

It’s a subtropical world of lush gardens and neat rolling lawns.

There are only six caravan/camping stands at the resort, each with its own ablution facilities, as well as electricity and tap with safe drinking water close by.

Not only do you have your own private bathroom, there’s a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, as well as laundry facilities.