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Description
Welcome to Hippo Creek, a beautiful lodge nestled in the heart of the Mabalingwe Reserve. Hippo Creek offers a unique experience of comfortable accommodation, delicious cuisine, beautiful views, and a variety of wildlife activities. Breakfast and dinner included.No Children under 16 years permitted.
Hippo Creek offers conference facilities for small to medium sized corporate groups or functions. The venue also has an island on the dam perfect for a bushveld wedding destination.
Accommodation is offered in 9 spacious rooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, and air-conditioning to ensure the ultimate comfort during your stay. All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected to your loved ones, catch up on your work, or stream your favourite movies.
Hippo Creek offers a range of facilities to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Take a dip in our big swimming pool or unwind in our outdoor boma area, where you can gather around the bonfire and enjoy the African night sky. You can also enjoy a cold drink and a delicious meal at our restaurant and bar, which offers a variety of mouth-watering dishes.
For nature lovers, Mabalingwe Game Reserve is the perfect destination. Take a guided safari tour and see the Big Five up close or explore the reserve on your own and take breathtaking photos of our wildlife.
Hippo Creek is the perfect destination for couples, friends, or solo travelers looking for a peaceful getaway in the African bushveld. Our friendly staff are always available to assist you with anything you need, and our resort offers a tranquil environment to relax and recharge.
Book your stay at Hippo Creek today and experience the magic of the African bushveld!
Property Amenities
- Wheelchair access
- Bar / Lounge
- Secured parking
- Conference facilities
- Free parking
- Laundry service
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- BBQ / picnic area
- Wi-Fi
- Bathroom amenities
- Separate tub and shower
- Bar fridge
- Coffee / tea facilities
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning service
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Wheelchair friendly
- Kitchenette
- Non-smoking
- TV
All amenities
- Wheelchair access
- Bar / Lounge
- Secured parking
- Conference facilities
- Free parking
- Laundry service
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- BBQ / picnic area
- Wi-Fi
- Bathroom amenities
- Separate tub and shower
- Bar fridge
- Coffee / tea facilities
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning service
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Wheelchair friendly
- Kitchenette
- Non-smoking
- TV
Nearby Attractions
- Game drives
- Horse back safaris
- Bird watching
- Swimming pools
- Cycling
- Tennis courts
- Putt putt
- Animal Sanctuary
All nearby attractions
- Game drives
- Horse back safaris
- Bird watching
- Swimming pools
- Cycling
- Tennis courts
- Putt putt
- Animal Sanctuary
Area Info
Mabalingwe is situated below the beautiful Waterberg Mountain range, just west of Bela Bela and is famous for its Big Five game. A variety of activities are available, from predator sanctuary tours and game drives to horse riding.
A game drive is the perfect way to experience the unfiltered beauty of the bushveld and to see the wildlife in their natural habitat. Different species are active during different times of the day.
On horseback, you have the advantage of exploring sightings where game drive vehicles cannot reach. Some wildlife will allow you to ride close by such as herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope.
The Predator Sanctuary offers you a chance to see how amazing and powerful different predators can be. This experience is quite different from just reading or hearing about them.
Directions
- From O.R. Tambo International Airport:
- This route has tolls;
- Exit the airport on Voortrekker Road, turn right and follow the signs for the R21/Pretoria, proceed for 550 m;
- Merge onto the R21 and proceed for 16.3 km;
- Keep right to stay on the R21 and proceed for 16.2 km;
- Take Exit 134 for the N1 N towards Polokwane and proceed for 2.2 km;
- Merge onto the N1 and proceed for 88.8 km;
- Take Exit 224 twoards the R576/Bela Bela/R516/R101/Settlers/Codrington and proceed for 550 m;
- Turn left and proceed for 2.5 km;
- Turn right onto the R101 and proceed for 17.9 km;
- Turn left onto Potgieter Road and proceed for 160 m;
- Turn right onto Ritchie Road and proceed for 220 m;
- Turn left onto Voortrekker Road and proceed for 800 m;
- At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Rooiberg Road, proceed for 230 m;
- Continue onto the R516 and proceed for 26.5 km;
- Turn right to the Mabalingwe Game Reserve entrance gate and proceed for 1.1 km to Mabalingwe reception.
Cancellation Policy
- Booking Policy:
- Check-in is only allowed upon receipt of a 100% pre-payment and may be cancelled without prior notification if the following payment requirements are not met:
- Reservations made less than 7 days prior to arrival require a 100% pre-payment within 24 hours of making the reservation.
- Reservations made 7 to 14 days prior to arrival require 100% pre-payment within 48 hours of making the reservation.
- Reservations made more than 14 days in advance require a 50% deposit within 48 hours of making the reservation and the full payment (outstanding 50%) at least 7 days prior to the arrival date.
- Moving Booking Dates:
- When moving a booking from one date to another, a 10% admin fee of your first night’s stay will be added to the booking.
- Refund Policy:
- Mabalingwe Game Reserve will unfortunately not refund accommodation paid if caused by the following factors:
- Weather conditions
- Damage or injury sustained by wild animals
- Damages or inconvenience caused by loadshedding
- Negligence of guest not reporting a matter to reception / management.
- Negligence of guest not complying with policies, rules and regulations set out by Mabalingwe Game Reserve.
- If expectations are not met, but all information was correctly represented by Mabalingwe Game Reserve.
- Arrivals and Departure Policy:
- Check-In Time: 2 PM
- Check-Out Time: 10 AM
- Early Check-In: If you wish to begin your stay earlier, we would be happy to welcome you. Early check-ins are based upon availability and may include an additional charge. Complimentary early check-in may be available but not guaranteed on the day of arrival.
- Late Check-Out: Late check-out is based upon availability and includes an additional charge of R100 per hour. Any late check-out past 2 PM will be charged for an additional night.
- The cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.
- The credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.
Conditions
Booking Policy:
* Check-in is only allowed upon receipt of a 100% pre-payment and may be cancelled without prior notification if the following payment requirements are not met:
* Reservations made less than 7 days prior to arrival require a 100% pre-payment within 24 hours of making the reservation.
* Reservations made 7 to 14 days prior to arrival require 100% pre-payment within 48 hours of making the reservation.
* Reservations made more than 14 days in advance require a 50% deposit within 48 hours of making the reservation and the full payment (outstanding 50%) at least 7 days prior to the arrival date.
Moving Booking Dates:
* When moving a booking from one date to another, a 10% admin fee of your first night’s stay will be added to the booking.
Refund Policy:
* Mabalingwe Game Reserve will unfortunately not refund accommodation paid if caused by the following factors:
* Weather conditions
* Damage or injury sustained by wild animals
* Damages or inconvenience caused by loadshedding
* Negligence of guest not reporting a matter to reception / management.
* Negligence of guest not complying with policies, rules and regulations set out by Mabalingwe Game Reserve.
* If expectations are not met, but all information was correctly represented by Mabalingwe Game Reserve.
Arrivals and Departure Policy:
* Check-In Time: 2 PM
* Check-Out Time: 10 AM
* Early Check-In: If you wish to begin your stay earlier, we would be happy to welcome you. Early check-ins are based upon availability and may include an additional charge. Complimentary early check-in may be available but not guaranteed on the day of arrival.
* Late Check-Out: Late check-out is based upon availability and includes an additional charge of R100 per hour. Any late check-out past 2 PM will be charged for an additional night.
*The cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.
*The credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.


