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HAZYVIEW I MPUMALANGA www.hippohollow.co.za OCTOBER 2014 Kruger National Park GRASKOP BOTSWANA Pilanesberg GR NORTH WEST PROVINCE Sabie River Johannesburg GAUTENG MPUMALANGA Perry’s Bridge Trading Post SWAZILAND R532 FREE STATE SABIE ATLANTIC OCEAN Cape Town HAZYVIEW R536 KWAZULUNATAL LESOTHO NORTHERN CAPE R536 R535 HIPPO HOLLOW Madikwe GR NAMIBIA R40 MOZAMBIQUE LIMPOPO PROVINCE Durban R40 R538 Kruger National Park EASTERN CAPE INDIAN OCEAN WESTERN CAPE R40 R37 HAZYVIEW I MPUMALANGA R537 WHITE RIVER Nestled amongst lush indigenous gardens on the banks of the Sabie River in Hazyview, Hippo Hollow offers stylish accommodation overlooking picturesque gardens, or the mighty Sabie River. Enjoy a variety of mouth-watering dishes, whilst watching the grazing of the Hippopotamus on the lawn against the backdrop of a sunset. BEwarE bridge to elephant Whispers of wild animals 4 5 6 3 2 1 sabie river BEwarE of wild animals 7 8 9 sabie river reception, dining room, lounge & bar offices 10 11 35 12 36 chalets 38-47 37 13 34 14 33 15 16 32 pool 31 30 17 18 visitors parking 29 19 64-91 pool 28 20 27 21 22 emergencY evacuation point hotel rooms 48-63 26 23 24 25 conference room r40 BEwarE of wild animals 92-94 offices dam hanger BEwarE BEwarE of wild animals of wild animals dam entrance dam helipad LOCATION • Hippo Hollow Country Estate is situated outside Hazyview on the Sabie River between the Drakensberg Mountains to the West and the low-lying bushveld to the east. • It is the ideal destination from which to access the reserves of the Lowveld and the attractions of Mpumalanga. A C C O M M O D A T I O N 18 • • • • • • RIVER CHALETS Twin beds 17 Chalets have a Loft with 2 single beds Ceiling fans Private deck overlooking the Sabie River Double showers Tea / coffee making facilities 19 • • • • • GARDEN CHALETS Twin beds Verandah overlooking lush gardens Ceiling fans Double showers Tea / coffee making facilities 54 • • • • • • • COURTYARD ROOMS Twin Beds Baths and Showers Air Conditioning Satellite Television Ceiling Fans Tea / Coffee making facilities A number of inter-leading rooms available RIVER CHALETS GARDEN CHALETS HOTEL & COURTYARD ROOMS FACILITIES & SERVICES • Well stocked curio shop • Two swimming pools • Laundry service • 24 hour security • Baby sitting service and cots available, pre-booking necessary CUISINE Dine in the à la carte restaurant on a variety of mouth-watering dishes and enjoy a selection of South African wines from our wine cellar. • FULL À LA CARTE RESTAURANT: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner • LADIES BAR • WINE CELLAR BUSINESS/CONFERENCE Hippo Hollow has a large conference centre with full banqueting facilities and conference equipment. The Imvubu Suite • • • • • • Boardroom Schoolroom Cinema Style U-Shape Banquet Round Banquet Sprig - 50 pax 80 pax 100 pax 50 pax 50 pax 80 pax Fully Inclusive Conference Package (10 or more delegates residing in the hotel) Inclusive of: •Accommodation •Breakfast •Lunch • One mid-morning refreshment break • One afternoon refreshment break • Pens, notepads, water and mints • Boma dinner if numbers exceed 30 delegates • Registration desk • Standard conferencing equipment • Overhead projector • Data projector • Flip chart •Screen Day Conference Package (Minimum of 10 delegates not residing in the hotel) Inclusive of: • Registration desk • Conference room from 08h00-17h00 •Lunch • One mid-morning refreshment break • One afternoon refreshment break • Pens, notepads, water and mints • Standard conferencing equipment • Overhead projector • Flip chart •Screen WEDDINGS Located on the banks of the Sabie River, Hippo Hollow offers a truly unique experience for your wedding celebration. The wedding packages promise to provide an extremely memorable affair and offer the bride, the groom and their guests a truly life changing experience. There is the choice of getting married on the elephant deck with the six resident elephant, on the banks of the Sabie River or in the amphitheatre at the Shangaan River Club. Nature creates the perfect backdrop for your dream wedding. RECEPTION VENUES • Hippo Hollow Restaurant • Shangaan River Club • Imvubu Suite - max 200 guests - max 175 guests - max 50 guests CEREMONY VENUE • Elephant Whispers Deck - max 100 guests Tailor Made Dining A variety of set and buffet menus, as well as exclusive tailor-made gourmet menus are available to suit budgets. Buffet Menu – minimum 40 guests Plated Menu – various menu selections The menus include a 3-course meal, welcome drinks and arrival snacks. Accommodation Special bed and breakfast wedding rates are available for guests. All Wedding Couples receive a complimentary stay at Hippo Hollow Hotel on their wedding night, with romantic turn down and a champagne breakfast. The newly married couple get a complimentary 1-night stay to celebrate their 1st Wedding Anniversary! ACTIVITIES S HANGAAN RIV ER CL UB Immerse yourself in a feast of culture with a night of Shangaan dance and song at the Shangaan River Club. Let the African spirit entertain you, your family, or your group of friends or staff members. The Shangaan River Club welcomes all to the festivities under the thatched boma where song, dance, verse and magnificent food all together form a feast in the true sense of the word. • • • • • • • • • Learn of the rich heritage and customs of the Shangaan people. Welcome drink of local maize beer. Cultural songs and dances performed by local aids orphans. Narrated folk stories told by Chief. Traditional South African and Shangaan cuisine. The boma can hold up to 175 people. Reservations are essential. Dinner is subject to availability. Starts at 18h30 (no specific day — 3 /4 times a week). HELIC O PT ER T RIP S Swoop over deep and mysterious gorges, linger above roaring rivers and cascading waterfalls, savoring the breathtaking views. • • • • • • Exhilarating flights over deep canyons. Linger above rivers and waterfalls. Spectacular photographic opportunities. Fly along the escarpment to Gods Window and the Three Rondavels. Blyde River Canyon (1 000 metres deep and 30 km long). Picnic at the pinnacle with magnificent views. ELEPHAN T WHIS P E R S An Interaction with the elephant offers you the opportunity to feel their constantly curious trunks, touch their rough skin, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats, while learning about their behaviour and history from the Elephant Handlers. An Elephant Back Ride offers a different perspective; embark on a journey once a privilege reserved only for kings! KRUGER NAT IO NA L PAR K Open vehicle safari adventures into South Africa’s largest and world famous game reserve, the Kruger National Park, in a specially modified open vehicle. Gate times for the Kruger National Park: • • • • • • • Jan - Feb Mar Apr May - Jul Aug - Sep Oct Nov - Dec 05h30 - 18h30 05h30 - 18h00 06h00 - 18h00 06h00 - 17h30 06h00 - 18h00 05h30 - 18h00 05h00 - 18h30 GO LF Sabie River Bungalows The Sabie River Bungalows Golf Club is just outside Hazyview, which is about 40 km from the Kruger National Park and situated along the Sabie River. Nature trails and abundant bird life make it a great destination for golfers and their families. • • • • • 18 hole course Halfway House Bar Restaurant Pro-Shop Kruger Park Lodge Kruger Park Lodge is situated along the banks of the Sabie River, just ten minutes from the world famous Kruger National Park. Enjoy a walk or trail, and a sundowner in the boma on the riverbank after a hard day of play. • • • • • 9 hole, 18 tee golf course 10 min from Kruger National Park Green fees applicable Cart fees applicable Distance (men 5950m / women 5059m) PANO RAM A T O UR The Sabie River Valley is an area rich in history, views and abundant wildlife. Activities include Mpumalanga’s spectacular scenery from God’s Window, the quaint and historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest, or exploring the waterfalls and rock formations at Bourke’s Luck Potholes. • • • • Sabie River Valley God’s Window Pilgrim’s Rest Waterfalls and rock formations at Bourke’s Luck Potholes M oholoholo Rehabilitation Centre An informative and exciting tour of an African wildlife rehabilitation centre. • 2 tours daily at 09h30 & 15h00. • Wildlife rehabilitation centre • Up close views of lion, leopard, servals, caracals, honey badgers, eagles and vultures. Balloon S afaris • 1 hour balloon ride • Breakfast at a country lodge ADDIT IO N AL ADVE N TUR E ACTIV ITIE S • River Rafting and Kayaking - an adrenalin adventure. Travel along the scenic Sabie River through dense wooded vegetation and rapids. • • • • • • • Fishing Hiking Horse Riding Aerial Cable Trail Abseiling Quad Biking Caving by Candlelight S EAS O NS IN AFRICA TR AN SF E R S & E X CUR SION S Reliable and professional transfers and tailor-made day excursions throughout the Kruger, Mpumalanga and Limpopo in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles. With vehicles based in the Timbavati and White River, all major attractions, major airports, game lodges and hotels are easily accessible. Air-conditioned vehicles include transport permits and are covered by comprehensive passenger liability insurance to ensure comfort and safety. TRANSFERS • • • Transfers to and from all regional airports (including Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit, Skukuza Airport in the Kruger National Park, Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit, Kruger National Park Gateway Airport in Phalaborwa and O.R.T. International Airport in Johannesburg) to any destination within the Kruger Region. Baggage transfers Inter-lodge and Hotel transfers EXCURSIONS • FULL DAY EXCURSIONS PanoramA TOUR – Experience the beauty of the Blyde River Canyon with a qualified tour guide. Visit magnificent sites that include the Three Rondavels, Gods Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the greater Sabie area and Pilgrims Rest. KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – Spend the day in the world famous Kruger National Park exploring the wonders of the African bush in the company of a qualified field guide. • HALF DAY EXCURSIONS Elephant Whispers, Sudwala Caves, Kapama Cheetah Breeding Centre, Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Hot Air Ballooning, Shangaan Tribal Village, Golf – Hans Merensky Country Club, Sabi River Sun Country Club and The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden. Country shopping PERRY’S BRIDGE TRADING POST • Tourist Info Centre A one stop shop for any adventures and activities in the Lowveld. • Kuka Café • Perry’s Bridge Trading Post Curio Shop • Africa Silks • Senqu (outdoor clothing) • Details of Africa (art gallery) • Rogue (genuine leather garments and accessories) • Shautany Chocolatiers • Exchange Bureau (opening soon) • Hair Salon • Tsonga (quality handmade shoes and accessories) • Dee’s African Spa (health and beauty salon) • Reptile Park • In-da-belly (deli and coffee shop) AT A GLANCE RATES ARE QUOTED HOW TO GET THERE • Inclusive of VAT • In South African Rands • Subject to availability ADDRESS R40, Hazyview, Mpumalanga RATES INCLUDE •Accommodation • Full English breakfast RATES EXCLUDE • • • • • All drinks and beverages Curio shop purchases Telephone calls Government levy of R3-50 per room per night (subject to change) PAYMENT • Please refer to Rate Sheet CANCELLATION POLICY • Please refer to Rate Sheet CHILDREN • • • • • We welcome children of all ages. Children under the age of 2 years stay free. If available, families with children will be accommodated in River Chalets. Babysitters and cots are available, pre-booking is necessary. Please refer to Rate Sheet for Children’s Rates. WHAT TO TAKE • • • • • • Comfortable walking shoes Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock Cameras and binoculars Light, comfortable clothing Bathing suit Warm jackets in winter (May – Sep) ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE • Guests may arrive any time from 14h00 • Rooms are to be vacated by 10h00 Directions from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport • Exit the airport taking the second exit at the roundabout onto the R538. • Turn left at the next T-junction and immediately right towards Plaston (R538). • Carry on straight for 8.7 km until you ge to the first traffic lights in White River (Mosque is on your left hand side) and turn right onto the R40 towards Hazyview (Pass straight through the roundabout, traveling approximately 43 km). • At the T-junction turn left into Hazyview & continue straight through the C.B.D. • Once you have passed the Total Filling Station on your left, 500m further on you will find Perry’s Bridge on your left hand side. • Cross over the stop street and Hippo Hollow will be on your left hand side, before crossing the Sabie River. Directions from Johannesburg / Pretoria • Take the N4 or the N12 to Nelspruit via Witbank and Middleburg. • Approximately 2km before Nelspruit take a slight left (traveling approximately 270m) then take a right toward the R37. • Carry on straight through the first roundabout, taking the first exit at the second roundabout. At the second set of traffic lights take a left turn onto the R40 (traveling approximately 15km) until you reach the first Robot in White River. • Take a slight left at the first traffic lights then turn right, continue straight and take a slight left at the second set of traffic lights onto the R40. Carry on, passing straight through the roundabout (traveling approximately 43km). • At the T-junction turn left into Hazyview and continue straight through the C.B.D. • Once you have passed the Total Filling Station on your left, 500m further on you will find Perry’s Bridge on your left hand side. • Cross over the stop street and Hippo Hollow will be on your left hand side, before crossing the Sabie River. GPS CO-ORDINATES: SOUTH -25º 1’ 55.293” EAST 31º 7’ 24.3804” CONTACT DETAILS ReservationIST Bianca Bothma Telephone +27 13 737 7752 Facsimile +27 13 737 6628 E-mail [email protected] Website www.hippohollow.co.za PHYSICAL Address R40, Hazyview, Mpumalanga South Africa POSTAL Address P O Box 2304 Hazyview, 1242 GENERAL MANAGER André Visagie ASSISTANT MANAGER Melani Koekemoer BANKING DETAILS Account Name Hippo Hollow Country Estate Bank First National Bank Branch Code271152 Account Number56501128495 Type of Account Cheque VAT NUMBER 4550123899
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