The main area of the lodge has a fully equipped kitchen with open plan lounge and dining room, all fully air-conditioned. Granite work surfaces in the kitchen, dishwasher, and washing machine (just in case!) as well as micro wave, fridge, freezer and bar fridge, ensure that your self catering holiday is a luxurious home from home.

The lounge is furnished with a comfy leather suite, perfect for catching the "score" on TV. There is a 10 seater dining room table, as well as a large patio table on the veranda to meet all your outdoor catering requirements.

The lodge is serviced daily (except Sundays when servicing is offered as an optional extra).

There are three private car ports available at the entrance to the Lodge.
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Private game viewing decks are situated on variable levels with shade being provided from the midday sun by a beautiful weeping boerbean tree. The private infinity pool overlooks the river, providing an illusion of being part of the natural surroundings. Both decks, and pool, provide wonderful views of the river, the floodplain and the Kruger National Park. It is possible to swim in the pool, or sit on the deck, whilst game passes slowly below, oblivious to the audience watching from above.

A built in braai (barbeque) is situated on the verandah, so there's no excuse for the "chef" missing the action happening in the riverside arena!

At a Glance

  • Swimming Pool
  • Lounge
  • Dining Area
  • Patio
  • Deck on River Front
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Covered Parking
  • TV/ DSTV
  • Braai
  • Cleaning Staff

Restaurant

A self catering option allows you the freedom to do as you please, and eat when it suits you, a valuable alternative to rigid meal and activity times. However, should you feel the need to treat yourselves, the Ngwenya restaurant is a quick drive or short walk from the Lodge. It offers a full catering option for guests staying at Hippo Bend. Should you wish to treat yourselves to a meal at this restaurant, you may also be rewarded with game sightings from the restaurants deck overlooking the Crocodile River. Bar facilities are available. Prior booking is recommended.

Closest Airport

Kruger Mpumulanga International Airport, 20 minutes from Nelspruit city centre, and provides car rental facilities. Daily flights connect Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport (Airlink airlines) and Cape Town International Airport to the Kruger Mpumulanga International Airport (KMIA). Ngwenya is situated +/- 60 minutes from Nelspruit.