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SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE ATHIPPO HIDEAWAYNESTLED IN THE HEART OF THE AFRICAN BUSH -
A WARM WELCOME TOHIPPO HIDEAWAYST LUCIA, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA -
RELAX AND REJUVENATE ATHIPPO HIDEAWAYBEAUTIFUL, QUIET AND SERENE -
ENJOY SELF-CATERING LUXURY ATHIPPO HIDEAWAYA HOME AWAY FROM HOME -
UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE ATHIPPO HIDEAWAYCALM, COOL AND RELAXING
THE NILE CROCODILE
The Nile Crocodile lives throughout sub-Saharan Africa and feeds mainly on fish, but will attack almost anything unfortunate enough to cross its path, including zebras, small hippos, porcupines, birds, and other crocodiles. It will also scavenge carrion, and can eat up to half its body weight at a feeding. These crocodiles are caring parents and both the mother and father ferociously guard their nests until the eggs hatch.
GREAT WHITE PELICANS
There are many species of pelicans, but all have the famous throat pouch for which the birds are best known. These large birds use their elastic pouches to catch fish, and many fish by swimming in cooperative groups. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When fish congregate in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up.
INQUISITIVE HIPPO CALF
Hippo calves weigh nearly 45kg at birth and can suckle on land or underwater by closing their ears and nostrils. Each female has only one calf every two years. Soon after birth, mother and young join schools that provide some protection against crocodiles, lions, and hyenas. Hippos once had a broader distribution but now live in eastern central and southern sub-Saharan Africa, where their populations are in decline.
PIED KINGFISHER
The pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a water kingfisher found across Africa and Asia. Its black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over water before diving for fish makes it distinctive. Males have a double band across the breast, while females have a single gorget that is often broken in the middle. They are usually found in pairs or small family parties. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.
TALKATIVE DADDY HIPPO
Hippopotamuses love water, which is why the Greeks named them the "river horse." Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in rivers and lakes to keep their massive bodies cool under the hot African sun. Hippos are graceful in water, good swimmers, and can hold their breath underwater for up to five minutes. However, they are often large enough to simply walk or stand on the lake floor, or lie in the shallows.
Midnight Turtle Tours (November – January)
Once a year you can see one of nature’s many wonders unleashed when about 500 loggerhead and 150 leatherback turtles come ashore to lay about 120 eggs each, in a breathtakingly fragile and miraculous cycle.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
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• 4×4 Adventuring
• Birding
• Crocodile & Snake Park
• Fishing
• Game Reserve Tours
• Golf
• Hippo & Crocodile Boat Cruise
• Horse Riding & Safaris
• Kayaking
• Midnight Turtle Tours
• Whale Watching
• Wilderness Walks
And there’s plenty more! Please ask our staff for details or suggestions – they’re always happy to help!
Hippo Hideaway: A Luxury, Self-catering Resort
The 21 air-conditioned chalets are beautifully decorated, giving you the luxury of a hotel with the convenience and privacy of self-catering.
ACCOMMODATION
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Chalets
We have several chalet configurations to suit everyone’s needs:
6 x Two person chalets (one bedroom)
2 x Three person chalets (two bedrooms)
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Honeymoon Suite
The Honeymoon Suite is something exceptional, with extra-stylish décor and luxury in every detail.
Guests of all Ages Love Hippo Hideaway
Try Hippo Hideaway once and you’ll be back, again and again! Bring the whole family and enjoy sun, sea, spectacular wildlife viewing and a well-deserved holiday. You’ll leave feeling rested and rejuvenated, with memories to last a lifetime!
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
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C. McLEARY, SA
"Clean and comfortable accommodation with an unexpected bonus of visiting hippos."
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G. RENNIE, SA
"From the moment we arrived the experience was fantastic. Friendly, helpful staff combined with an exquisite establishment made it a truly wonderful stay! We will most definitely be going back as soon as possible."
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LOCATION
Phone: +27 35 590 1025
Phone: +27 82 455 0450
Fax: +27 35 590 1968
Address:
70 McKenzie Street, St Lucia
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Content Copyright Hippo Hideaway 2014. | Site by Trade & Lateral Development. | Wildlife Photography by Tim Driman Photography.