A safari at Hippo Lakes is shaped not only by the landscape, but by the people who guide it. From the first planning conversation to the final morning on the reserve, the team at Hippo Lakes helps make the experience feel clear, well supported, and personal.
A safari is only as good as the people who bring it to life. At Hippo Lakes, our team has spent years learning this landscape — its rhythms, its wildlife, its moods. They are guides, hosts, and storytellers, and they take genuine pride in every detail of your stay.
General Manager
Head Ranger
Lodge Manager
Ranger
Ranger
Office Manager
Chef
Chef
Chef
Your safari begins long before you land. The Hippo Travel Team is your point of contact from first inquiry to final departure — handling the details, answering the questions, and making sure every element of your journey is exactly as it should be.
Concierge / Travel Advisor Manager
Concierge
Concierge / Development
Extensions Manager
Extensions Coordinator
Conservation Ambassador
Vice President
The more you know before you arrive, the more fully you can be present once you do. Browse our resources to plan well, travel comfortably, and make the most of every moment at Hippo Lakes.
The blog and resources section is designed to help guests plan with more confidence and travel with more clarity.
Planning a safari is an adventure in itself. We have put together some helpful information to arrive prepared, travel comfortably, and make the most of every moment at Hippo Lakes.