Hippo Lakes

In South Africa's ancient Waterberg, Hippo Lakes is a luxury safari lodge set on a private, malaria-free game reserve with more than 100 wildlife species. As one of the best luxury safari lodges in South Africa, it offers five-night stays where a concierge team tailors each day to the guest's interests. Accommodation includes the elevated Mountainview Lodge, the lakeside-set Lakeside Lodge, and private luxury tented suites. Guests can take part in ranger-led game drives, bush braais, elephant interactions, and sundowners across the reserve, at a destination recognised with a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award and a 5.0 guest rating.