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DescriptionSituated on the banks of the St. Lucia Estuary near the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, this idyllic luxury lodge is your gateway to the unspoiled beaches of the Elephant Coast. The lodge comprises 20 luxury air conditioned rooms each with its own fully self contained kitchen. Breakfasts are an optional extra and can be specified when making your reservation. Flatscreen TVs in all rooms give access to DSTV for those rare days of rain in the area. The central thatched Boma which faces out over the swimming pool is the ideal area to either relax in the hammocks or sit in the shade to adjust to the relaxing pace of Zululand. But not just anywhere, that is. Just ‘being’ in St Lucia is a spectacular experience. Hippo Hideaway is a luxury, self-catering resort. The units are beautifully appointed and decorated, giving you the luxury of a hotel with the convenience and privacy of self-catering units, with a breakfast option. The proliferation of animal, bird and plant life is awe-inspiring. You will leave with no doubts as to why the St Lucia Wetlands have been declared a world heritage site. It’s a natural paradise. With a sparkling pool, loungey hammocks and individual outdoor furniture and barbeque for each unit, it’s hard to leave the Hideaway sometimes. Location is everything; and the entrance to Hippo Hideaway is on the main road of shops and restaurants in St Lucia, while the end of the property rests straight onto the St Lucia estuary. You might have some visitors in the form of the hippos ambling onto the Hideaway lawns at night for a munch. St Lucia is just a part of the geographic wonder of the surrounding area. You can explore the unspoilt, expansive Elephant Coast beaches, catch up with the Big Five at the famous Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve or revel in the unsurpassed fishing, birding, whale watching and walking opportunities. Hippo Hideaway is in the middle of it all; offering you the perfect place from which to explore. And then when you are tired of exploring, the perfect place from which to relax. Accommodation All the units are air-conditioned, and have satellite TV. They also have lovely outdoor furniture and barbeque facilities. Units consist of 2 sleeper units (one bedroom) and 4 sleeper units (2 bedrooms). There are a variety of single and double bed arrangements to accommodate all needs. Kitchens are fully equipped with high-quality cutlery, crockery, pots, pans and cooking implements; as well as full stove and fridge. A laundry service is available through the resort. We supply toiletries in the form of soaps and body creams, as well as towels and all linen and bedding (except beach/pool towels. Please bring your own). We even make sure you can’t miss out on your morning cup of tea or coffee with a well-stocked hospitality basket that will tide you over until you get to the shops, which are across the road from the resort, making shopping super-convenient. Hippo Hideaway is wonderfully family and child-friendly. There is a central thatched boma with tables and benches, great for socialising in the evening. The swimming pool is fully fenced and the entrance gates are latched. There is a smaller paddling pool attached to the swimming pool for little ones to splash about in. We also supply ‘Hippo Kids’ welcome packs with some colouring-in goodies and special treats for the Hippo Kids who stay with us.The Honeymoon Suite is something exceptional, with extra-stylish décor and luxury in the detail.The Suite has a large spa-bath, exquisite toiletries and all the little extras that make a honeymoon (or just a romantic weekend), very special.There are 21 luxury, air-conditioned units consisting of 2 and 4 sleeper units and a honeymoon suite.
AttractionsActivities in St Lucia and surrounds Hippo Hideaway staff are very knowledgeable about the area and what it offers – do not hesitate to ask for advice as to what you would like to do most.
Local Attractions Check out the informative Guest Directory in each of the Hippo Hideaway units for an A-Z of what’s available in and around town. St Lucia and the surrounding areas are an absolute haven for nature and adventure lovers. The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park was declared South Africa’s first Natural World Heritage site by UNESCO protocol. This has preserved the land as the most ecologically and historically diverse park in South Africa, with Nguni tribes as well as all the natural features living in harmony. Five ecosystems are recognised in the site, yet they are intertwined in a natural dance so complex and perfect it takes a few days to understand this labyrinth of nature. The Western Indian ocean’s waters are warmed with a tropical Agullas current, so that water temperatures can easily reach 30 degrees Celsius; creating the tropical reefs that are home to hundreds of fish species, turtle and dolphin. A huge migratory population of whales makes an appearance in the area every Winter. The beaches lapped with these warm waters have mineral-rich sands that form massive dunes that protect the ancestral nesting grounds of the world’s largest reptile, the leatherback turtle. The tropical forests hide the secrets of Zulu exploration, trading routes and European expeditions. This tropical paradise is home to a variety of frogs, insects, reptiles, birds, buck and apes. The massive coastal grassland is home to large and small mammals. This area is covered with a complex system of water tables that include the deepest peat swamp in the southern hemisphere, sacred Zulu burial lakes, tannin-rich freshwater streams and acres of verdant grassland covering ancient marine deposits formed as the sea retreated thousand of years ago. After dark, 1200 hippo emerge from Lake St Lucia and lumber across the landscape to eat tonnes of grass from the coastal plains. In the daylight hours, they can be seen wallowing in the warm waters of the lake that they share with over 2000 crocodiles and other fish, birds and invertebrates. The hippos are the driving force of the area’s ecosystem, releasing tonnes of droppings into the lake which fertilize the warm, tropical water, creating a prolific fish and prawn nursery ground.
DirectionsIf you are on the N2 North +- 50km s from Empangeni (Or N2 South +- 60km s past Hluluwe) take the Mtubatuba/StLucia turnoff on the right (left). +- 2km s at t junction turn left. +- 1km take StLucia Turnoff on Right. +- 25 km s straight on the StLucia road takes you into StLucia Town. Turn right into Mckenzie street and +-800 meters on the right you find Hippo Hideaway.
RatesRates for 2012 These rates are subject to change.
For all the 2 and 4 sleeper units:
Low season - 18 January 2012 to 31 March 2012 Per person sharing – R415 Single R575 Children 12 and under – R205 Children under 2 - free
High Season - Easter – 1 April 2012 to 9 April 2012 Per person sharing – R515 Single R670 Children 12 and under – R255 Children under 2 - free
Low Season – 10 April to 9 December 2012 Per person sharing – R415 Single R575 Children 12 and under – R205 Children under 2 - free
High Season - Christmas - 10 December 2012 to 15 January 2013 Per person sharing – R515 Single R670 Children 12 and under – R255 Children under 2 - free
This is for the Honeymoon suite:
Low season - per person sharing – R490 Single R640 High Season - per person sharing – R610 Single R760
We require 50% deposit to confirm all bookings with the balance to be paid on arrival.
For more information please visit our website at www.hippohideaway.co.za. |
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