www.hippohol low.co.zaHAZYVIEW I MPUMALANGA

MAY 2013

HAZYVIEW I MPUMALANGA

Nestled amongst lush indigenous gardens on

the banks of the Sabie River in Hazyview,

Hippo Hollow offers stylish accommodation

overlooking picturesque gardens,

or the mighty Sabie River.

Enjoy a variety of mouth-watering dishes,

whilst watching the grazing of the

Hippopotamus on the lawn against

the backdrop of a sunset.

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LOCATION• Hippo Hollow Country Estate is situated outside Hazyview on the Sabie River between

the Drakensberg Mountains to the West and the low-lying bushveld to the east.

• It is the ideal destination from which to access the reserves of the Lowveld and the sites

of Mpumalanga.

ACCOMMODATION 

18 RIVER CHALETS

• Twin beds• Loft with 2 single beds• Ceiling fans• Private deck overlooking the Sabie River• Double showers• Tea / coffee making facilities.

17 GARDEN CHALETS

• Twin beds• Verandah overlooking lush gardens• Ceiling fans• Double showers• Tea / coffee making facilities

56 COURTYARD ROOMS

• Twin Beds• Baths and Showers• Air Conditioning• Satellite Television• Ceiling Fans• Tea / Coffee making facilities• A number of inter-leading rooms available

FACILITIES & SERVICES

• Well stocked curio shop

• Two swimming pools

• Laundry service

• 24 hour security

• Baby sitting service and cots available, pre-booking necessary

CU ISINE

Dine in the à la carte restaurant on a variety of mouth-watering dishes and enjoy a

selection of South African wines from our wine cellar.

• FULL À LA CARTE RESTAURANT: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• LADIES BAR

• WINE CELLAR

BUSINESS/CONFERENCEHippo Hollow has a large conference centre with full banqueting facilities and

conference equipment.

THE IMVUbU SUITE• Boardroom - 50 pax• Schoolroom - 80 pax• Cinema Style - 100 pax• U-Shape - 50 pax• Banquet Round - 50 pax• Banquet Sprig - 80 pax

FULLY INCLUSIVE CONFERENCE PACkAGE (10 or more delegates residing in the hotel)

INCLUSIVE oF:

• Accommodation• Breakfast• Lunch• one mid-morning refreshment break• one afternoon refreshment break• Pens, notepads, water and mints• Boma dinner if numbers exceed 30 delegates• Registration desk• Standard conferencing equipment • overhead projector• Data projector • Flip chart• Screen

DAY CONFERENCE PACkAGE (Minimum of 10 delegates not residing in the hotel)

INCLUSIVE oF:• Registration desk• Conference room from 08h00-17h00• Lunch• one mid-morning refreshment break• one afternoon refreshment break• Pens, notepads, water and mints• Standard conferencing equipment• overhead projector• Flip chart• Screen

WEDDINGSLocated on the banks of the Sabie River, Hippo Hollow offers a truly unique

experience for your wedding celebration.

The wedding packages promise to provide an extremely memorable affair and offer

the bride, the groom and their guests a truly life changing experience. There is the

choice of getting married on the elephant deck with the six resident elephant, on

the banks of the Sabie River or in the amphitheatre at the Shangaan River Club.

Nature creates the perfect backdrop for your dream wedding.

RECEPTION VENUES• Hippo Hollow Restaurant - max 200 guests• Shangaan River Club - max 175 guests• Imvubu Suite - max 50 guests

CEREMONY VENUE• Elephant Whispers Deck - max 100 guests

TAILOR MADE DINING A variety of set and buffet menus, as well as exclusive tailor-made gourmet menus are available to suit budgets.Buffet Menu – minimum 40 guestsPlated Menu – various menu selectionsThe menus include a 3-course meal, welcome drinks and arrival snacks.

ACCOMMODATION Special bed and breakfast wedding rates are available for guests.

All Wedding Couples receive a complimentary stay at Hippo Hollow Hotel on their wedding night, with romantic turn down and a champagne breakfast.

The newly married couple get a complimentary 1-night stay to celebrate their 1st Wedding Anniversary!

ACTIVITIESSHANGAAN RIVER CLUBImmerse yourself in a feast of culture with a night of Shangaan dance and song at the Shangaan River Club. Let the African spirit entertain you, your family, or your group of friends or staff members. The Shangaan River Club welcomes all to the festivities under the thatched boma where song, dance, verse and magnificent food all together form a feast in the true sense of the word.

• Learn of the rich heritage and customs of the Shangaan people.

• Welcome drink of local maize beer.

• Cultural songs and dances performed by local aids orphans.

• Narrated folk stories told by Chief.

• Traditional South African and Shangaan cuisine.

• The boma can hold up to 175 people.

• Reservations are essential.

• Dinner is subject to availability.

• Starts at 18h30 (no specific day

• 3 /4 times a week).

HELICOPTER TRIPSSwoop over deep and mysterious gorges, linger above roaring rivers and cascading waterfalls, savoring the breathtaking views whilst enjoying a delicious picnic.

• Exhilarating flights over deep canyons.• Linger above rivers and waterfalls.• Spectacular photographic opportunities.• Fly along the escarpment to Gods Window and the Three Rondavels.• Blyde River Canyon (1 000 metres deep and 30 km long).• Picnic at the pinnacle with magnificent views.

ELEPHANT WHISPERSAn Interaction with the elephant offers you the opportunity to feel their constantly curious trunks, touch their rough skin, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats, while learning about their behaviour and history from the Elephant Handlers.

An Elephant Back Ride offers a different perspective; embark on a journey once a privilege reserved only for kings!

KRUGER NATIONAL PARKopen vehicle safari adventures into South Africa’s largest and world famous game reserve, the Kruger National Park, in a specially modified open vehicle.

GATE TIMES FoR THE KRUGER NATIoNAL PARK:

• Jan - Feb 05h30 - 18h30• Mar 05h30 - 18h00• Apr 06h00 - 18h00• May - Jul 06h00 - 17h30• Aug - Sep 06h00 - 18h00• oct 05h30 - 18h00• Nov - Dec 05h00 - 18h30

GOLFSAbIE RIVER bUNGALOwS

The Sabie River Bungalows Golf Club is just outside Hazyview, which is about 40 km from the Kruger National Park and situated along the Sabie River. Nature trails and abundant bird life make it a great destination for golfers and their families.

• 18 hole course• Halfway House• Bar• Restaurant• Pro-Shop

kRUGER PARk LODGE

Kruger Park Lodge is situated along the banks for the Sabie River, just ten minutes from the world famous Kruger National Park. Enjoy a walk or trail, and a sundowner in the boma on the riverbank after a hard day of play.

• 9 hole, 18 tee golf course • 10 min from Kruger National Park• Green fees applicable• Cart fees applicable• Distance (men 5950m / women 5059m)

PANORAMA TOURThe Sabie River Valley is an area rich in history, views and abundant wildlife. Activities include Mpumalanga’s spectacular scenery from God’s Window, the quaint and historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest, or exploring the waterfalls and rock formations at Bourke’s Luck Potholes.

• Sabie River Valley• God’s Window• Pilgrim’s Rest• Waterfalls and rock formations at Bourke’s Luck Potholes

MOHOLOHOLO REHABILITATION CENTREAn informative and exciting tour of an African wildlife rehabilitation centre.

• 2 tours daily at 09h30 & 15h00.• Wildlife rehabilitation centre• Up close views of lion, leopard, servals, caracals, honey badgers, eagles and vultures.

BALLOON SAFARIS• 1 hour balloon ride

• Breakfast at a country lodge

ADDITIONAL ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES• River Rafting and Kayaking - An adrenalin adventure. Travel along the scenic Sabie River through dense wooded vegetation and rapids.

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Horse Riding

• Aerial Cable Trail

• Abseiling

• Quad Biking

• Caving by Candlelight

SEASONS IN AFRIC A TRANSFERS & EXCURSIONSReliable and professional transfers and tailor-made day excursions throughout the Kruger, Mpumalanga and Limpopo in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles. With vehicles based in the Timbavati and White River, all major attractions, major airports, game lodges and hotels are easily accessible. Air-conditioned vehicles include transport permits and are covered by comprehensive passenger liability insurance to ensure comfort and safety.

TRANSFERS• Transfers to and from all regional airports (including Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit, Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit, Kruger National Park Gateway Airport in Phalaborwa and o.R.T. International Airport in Johannesburg) to any destination within the Kruger Region.• Baggage transfers • Inter-lodge and Hotel transfers

EXCURSIONS• FULL DAY EXCURSIoNS

PANoRAMA ToUR – Experience the beauty of the Blyde River Canyon with a qualified tour guide. Visit magnificent sites that include the Three Rondavels, Gods Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the greater Sabie area and Pilgrims Rest.

KRUGER NATIoNAL PARK – Spend the day in the world famous Kruger National Park exploring the wonders of the African bush in the company of a qualified field guide.

• HALF DAY EXCURSIoNS

Elephant Whispers, Sudwala Caves, Kapama Cheetah Breeding Centre, Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Hot Air Ballooning, Shangaan Tribal Village, Golf – Hans Merensky Country Club, Sabi River Sun Country Club and The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden.

COUNTRy SHOPPING

PERRY’S bRIDGE TRADING POST

• Seasons in Africa Tourist Info Centre A one stop shop for any adventures and activities in the Lowveld.

• Kuka Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

• Perry’s Bridge Trading Post Curio Shop

• Africa Silks

• Senqu (outdoor clothing)

• Details of Africa (art gallery)

• Safari Surfers (casual clothing)

• Rogue (genuine leather garments and accessories)

• Shautany Chocolatiers

• Yonaka Art Gallery

• X-quisit Boutique (stockist of quality clothing)

• Hair Salon

• Tsonga (quality handmade shoes and accessories)

• Dee’s African Spa (health and beauty salon)

• Reptile Park

• Le Patissier Belgian Bakery