Hippo Pools Resort offers a range of self-catering accommodation, from luxurious riverside houses to smaller budget rooms. Wildlife roaming the property include hippo, waterbuck, duiker, vervet monkeys, honey badgers as well as a fantastic range of birdlife. Riverside houses are situated on the banks of the Olifants river, all have private splash pools, fully equipped kitchens and a braai area looking onto the river. Rooms at the resort are ideal for individual travellers or couples visiting the area. Every room has basic self catering facilities (two plate stove, kettle, fridge, pots pans etc) and coffee and tea making facilities. All accommodation is serviced daily and all linen is provided (please bring swimming towels). All rooms are self catering, however breakfasts are served daily dinners can be arranged on request. If you are enjoying relaxing at the river why not let us make your side dishes for your own braai? The resort boasts a small riverside chapel for intimate weddings, a private airstrip for avid aviators (microlight trips can be arranged for anyone keen to give it a try), a large swimming pool, games room and tea garden for light snacks and drinks. The resort is a fantastic base to explore the area, situated 55kms from the Phalaborwa gate and 100kms from the Orpen gate of the Kruger park.