Journey into neighboring Waterberg private reserves to explore more diverse habitats and wildlife beyond Hippo Lakes.
Big Game Drives expand the safari experience by taking guests into different reserve environments, where the landscape shifts and the chances of seeing lions and elephants increase.
For many guests, this experience helps complete the Big Five journey while adding another layer of diversity to the week.
Unlike daily game drives on Hippo Lakes property, Big Game Drives take place in neighboring reserves. Once there, guests explore a new setting with different wildlife patterns, terrain, and viewing opportunities.
Highlights often include lions, elephants, and other large game not typically seen on the Hippo Lakes reserve itself.
Guests can expect extended drive time, a different reserve environment, and stronger chances of seeing lions and elephants. It’s a broader look at the wildlife of the Waterberg region as a whole.
Led by expert rangers who are passionate about wildlife, daily game drives reveal the incredible biodiversity of the Waterberg.
Guests have the opportunity to meet these gentle giants up close, interact with them, and learn more about their intelligence, personalities, and care.
One of the most memorable experiences at Hippo Lakes. It follows an evening drive and brings guests together outdoors for an authentic South African BBQ beneath the night sky.
Sky Safari offers a bird’s-eye perspective of Hippo Lakes and the surrounding reserve, sweeping over plains, waterways, and wildlife-rich areas that feel very different when seen from the air.
Bush walks offer a more intimate connection with nature by slowing the pace and bringing attention to the details that are easy to miss from a vehicle.
A signature Hippo Lakes experience, the Tabletop Mountain Sundowner brings guests to a scenic vantage point for drinks and snacks as the sky turns gold and crimson across the bush.
With five distinct fishing decks, Hippo Lakes offers angling opportunities for all levels.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply appreciate a well-chosen glass, our guided tastings offer an unhurried way to wind down after a day in the bush.
From restorative massages to targeted body treatments, Hippo Lakes’ spa services are the perfect complement to days spent in the wild.