Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Overview & Capacity
Hippo Hollow is the most-loved mid-size venue in the Hazyview corridor, with a huge and positive review base - 4.2 across roughly 1,495 reviews, most recent June 2026 - built on a genuinely lovely Sabie River setting with resident hippos, 91 rooms and strong dining. For conferences it seats around 80, or 150 for a function, so it is a team-building and incentive venue first and a conference venue second. Kruger's Numbi and Phabeni gates are about ten minutes away, and game drives, golf and helicopter transfers are on tap. Note AV is basic - the data projector is an extra - and booking runs through Siyabona central reservations. For a scenic mid-size incentive with content attached, it is a standout.
B&W Production Notes
- Partial (mid-scale, scenic)
The scenic crowd-pleaser. Book it for team-building by the river, not for a 200-seat plenary.
Suitable For
What we like
- Huge, positive review base (4.2 across ~1,495) - a genuinely proven venue
- Riverside setting with resident hippos and game-drive/golf add-ons for incentives
- 91 rooms/chalets and strong in-house dining on site
What to confirm
- Data projector and full AV (charged as extra)
- Direct-vs-Siyabona booking route and rates
- Whether ~80 conference cap suits your plenary
Amenities & Facilities
Quick Facts
Contact Venue
+27 21 424 1037 (central reservations via Siyabona) [email protected] Official websiteGet B&W to plan your event here
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Frequently asked questions
Q.How many guests can Hippo Hollow Country Estate accommodate?
Hippo Hollow Country Estate in Hazyview caters for events from around 20 up to 150 guests, depending on your layout and the spaces you book. Our team confirms the exact capacity for your event type when we handle your enquiry.
Q.Where is Hippo Hollow Country Estate located?
Hippo Hollow Country Estate is located in R40, Sabie River, Hazyview, Mpumalanga. B&W Productions arranges full event production here, from AV and staging to décor and catering coordination.
Q.How much does it cost to hire Hippo Hollow Country Estate?
Unverified (rooms from ~R901/night). Pricing varies with your date, guest numbers and inclusions, so confirm current rates when you enquire — B&W Productions can put together a full costed proposal for your event.
Q.Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate offer catering and accommodation?
Catering — Yes - buffet + a la carte, SA wine list. Accommodation — Yes - 91 rooms/chalets.
Q.What types of events is Hippo Hollow Country Estate best suited to?
Hippo Hollow Country Estate works well for Mid-size conferences and team-building (~50-80 seated, up to 150 function) that want a scenic Sabie River setting and Kruger access. The scenic crowd-pleaser. Book it for team-building by the river, not for a 200-seat plenary.
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