Hippo Lakes African Safari 2028
    5 Nights · 2028

    Hippo Lakes African Safari 2028

    Five nights in the wild — under canvas, under stars.

    Dates

    May 28 – June 2, 2028

    Ship / Stay

    Hippo Lakes Private Game Reserve

    Departure

    South Africa

    Why This Trip

    The trip you'll tell stories about.

    There is a moment, on the third or fourth morning of safari, when something inside you settles. You're in an open Land Cruiser at first light, drinking coffee from a tin cup, watching a leopard descend an acacia with breakfast in her jaws. The grass is silver with dew. There is no one else for fifty miles. The luxury here is not the thread count of the linens — though they are extraordinary — but the privacy of a continent that still knows what wild means. We've reserved every suite at Hippo Lakes Private Game Reserve in South Africa for five nights of game drives, sundowners, and bush dinners under the stars. And because you've come this far, we've curated optional pre- or post-safari extensions to Cape Town and Victoria Falls.

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    The Journey

    Day by day.

    The Fine Print

    What's in, what's not.

    Included

    • 5 nights at Hippo Lakes Private Game Reserve
    • Two daily game drives with private ranger & tracker
    • Guided bush walks and a private boma dinner
    • All meals, premium South African wines & spirits
    • Park fees & conservation levies
    • Private 4×4 vehicle for our group
    • Round-trip transfers from Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit)
    • Travel Squad host throughout the safari

    Not Included

    • International airfare to Johannesburg / Hoedspruit
    • Optional Cape Town or Victoria Falls post-tour extensions
    • Yellow fever vaccination (if connecting via certain countries)
    • Travel & medical evacuation insurance (required)
    • Gratuities for camp staff and guides
    • Spa & private excursion add-ons
    • Cultural community contribution
    • Personal shopping & curio purchases
    Your Hosts

    Travel with people who've been there.

    Melissa Eck

    Co-Founder & Trip Host

    Melissa Eck

    Sarah Riley

    Co-Founder & Trip Host

    Sarah Riley

    Reserve Your Spot

    Choose your stateroom.

    Per person, double occupancy. A 20% non-refundable deposit secures your tent.

    Classic Suite

    Luxury suite at Hippo Lakes

    $8,900/ person
    • Spacious en-suite
    • Private veranda
    • Two daily game drives
    • All meals & beverages
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    Premium Suite

    Premium suite with deck & view

    $11,500/ person
    • Expansive suite
    • Private deck with reserve views
    • Indoor & outdoor showers
    • Dedicated host
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    Private Villa

    Two-bedroom villa with chef

    $16,900/ person
    • Two-bedroom villa
    • Private chef & guide
    • Reserved 4×4 vehicle
    • Helicopter transfers
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    Departure

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    A Glimpse

    The view from there.

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