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Dublinmama
Dublin,Ireland

Yes there really are hippos!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 23 Nov 2012
We stayed for 4 days here and had a wonderful time. Kelly and David are so welcoming and helpful. The first day we arrived we hadn't booked dinner but they rustled up a braai pack and some cool refreshments for us. We stayed at a poolside house and it had everything we needed. The rooms are cleaned every day which is great. The pool is huge and there are plenty of games and a play area for the little ones. Watch out for the monkeys! They are brazen in their attempts to try and get some grub. My husband left a bag of groceries on the ground beside him as he tried to open the door and they had a bag of bread rolls gone in jig time! However, they are very entertaining to watch. Highlight of the stay? Joint winner between a game drive at Thornybush (where David used to work!) where we saw the big 5 and the quad biking with David. And that river at the back- yes there are hippos! David has his cctv camera trained on them and will let you know when they surface. We spent a good half hour sitting on watching 3 females wallowing. We would highly recommend this spot to truly relax and unwind.
Date of stay: October 2012
Room Tip: All the rooms are in good locations but we loved our poolside location.
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 29 October 2012

My husband and I had a very pleasant visit to Hippo Pools. The new managers Kelly and Dave offer friendly, professional service in a relaxing atmosphere. We look forward to our next trip planned in December!

Date of stay: October 2012
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Reviewed 28 September 2012

We went to Hippo Pools last august 2012 and had a very nice stay! The environment is beautiful! Green gardens, Bougainvillea, a deep blue pool and very comfortable and clean houses.
We stayed at one of the riverside houses and it was amazing. Very nicely decorated with a stunning view at the river. The braai place is cosily built under the trees near the river. We spent a few memorable evenings there. Hippo Pools is also a good place to make some adventurous excursions. You can go to the Kruger Park, visit Moholoholo rehab centre, take a boat trip....and many more.
We would definitely recommend Hippo Pools to anyone!

Date of stay: August 2012
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Date of stay: April 2017
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Date of stay: August 2014
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