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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Hippo's Honk at Kruger in Marloth Park offers a villa with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Guests enjoy a private check-in and check-out, free WiFi, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 101 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, the villa is near attractions such as Crocodile Bridge (19 km) and Lionspruit Game Reserve (5 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the villa provides a comfortable and relaxing stay with amenities including air-conditioning, balcony, and garden views.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Fishing

    • Darts

    • Hiking


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Liezel
    South Africa South Africa
    A beautiful, serene place where you can get up close with the animals. It has everything you need for a relaxing holiday in the bush!
  • Botha
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation was exceptional. Animals visited the house daily. Giraffe, Zebra, Warthogs, Bushbucks, Nyalas, Kudus etc. We fed the bushbabies every night, they are very cute. We booked for 4 nights but stayed for 8! Will definately stay here...
  • Day
    South Africa South Africa
    Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The facilities were excellent, and the breathtaking views made the experience even more memorable. Waking up each morning to the serene beauty of the bush and enjoying our first cup of coffee while taking in the...
  • Jonathan
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful location and excellent accommodation and facilities. Close to the Kruger Park and many other interesting locations. Plenty of facilities in close proximity. Wildlife visiting the house was amazing. A fantastic experience all round.
  • Raeesa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had An amazing experience at hippos honk. Directions and check in was very easy. The house is beautiful and homely. Very clean. Well supplied in terms of kitchen utensils and braai equipment. Great location. Bordering crocodile river. We were...
  • Louise
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful accommodation, beds comfortable, everything you need is available, location good, would definitely consider renting again.
  • Marieta
    South Africa South Africa
    Little paradise nestled in the bush, offering a truly immersive experience surrounded by wildlife. The house is neat and clean and provides a comfortable stay. The host is friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
  • Bianca
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the location and the property. The property was well equipped with everything that you need. The wildlife was incredible, the animals were in abundance and came right to the property for us to view and enjoy. We loved Marloth Park, it has...
  • Scott
    South Africa South Africa
    What a magical place. We absolutely loved our stay. A beautiful home with everything you need, in the best location in Marloth Park. Thank you Marina.. we will be back again soon
  • Elina
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Prachtige lodge in Marloth park op loopafstand van crocodile river . Hier meerdere keren olifanten , hippo’s en andere dieren gezien . S’avonds kun je heerlijk op het terras boven zitten en genieten van de dieren bij de lodge. De lodge zag er...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Hippo's Honk @ Kruger

10
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Hippo's Honk @ Kruger
We are on a full SOLAR system and completely off the grid!! This luxury accommodation is comfortable and private with plenty of Parkland around the house, beautiful private infinity Pool, large Braai Bouma outdoors and undercover Braai on upper deck, remote control Electric Fans in all living areas, Pre-paid invertor Aircons in all living areas, high quality comfortable beds and quality linen, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor toilet and outdoor shower, Feeding buckets for the animals that roams freely around the house, Uncapped Wi-Fi with DSTV, Netflix and YouTube, X2 Jojo water tanks with pump for back up water and aluminum fly/Mosquito screens on all windows and exit doors. Everything you need for a wonderful relaxing holiday. See our many 5 Star Reviews on our Google Page!
If you love nature and animals Hippo's Honk is just the place for you!!! Relax and enjoy the peace and serenity of our home in the African Bush. Listen to the Crocodile River flowing, Hippo's Honking in the river and a Lion roaring or Hyena calling at night. You will for sure make unforgettable memories and want to visit us again. Hippo's Honk is a place where your imagination becomes a reality!
The house is only 50m from the fence bordering the Kruger National Park and Crocodile River. Game Drives to the Kruger National Park are offered by various companies in Marloth Park. We are 14 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate that enters the KNP and 30 km from the Mozambique border. Plenty of Game roaming freely in the park like: Zebra, Kudu, Warthog, Blue Wildebeest, Monkeys, Impala. Giraffe, Mongoose, Bushbuck, and Bushbabies at night, there are also 2 private shuttles between Johannesburg (OR Tambo) Airport and Marloth Park on a daily basis 7 days a week for paying clients.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Dutch

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House rules

Hippo's Honk at Kruger takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,500 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$86. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hippo's Honk at Kruger 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.