Hippo Pools Airport

Hippo Pools Resort, ZA 🇿🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

ZA-0038

IATA

Elevation

1145 ft

Region

ZA-NP

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -24.199722° N, 30.8125° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Hippo Pools Airport (ZA-0038) is not a public commercial airport with scheduled passenger services, but rather a private 800-meter tarred airstrip located directly at the Hippo Pools Resort in South Africa, primarily used by guests flying their own aircraft. Therefore, typical traveler reviews regarding commercial terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs and immigration experiences at ZA-0038 are not available. Reviews instead focus on the Hippo Pools Resort itself and the ease of access for guests arriving via nearby commercial airports.

Overall traveler sentiment for Hippo Pools Resort is generally positive, with an average rating of 7.3. Guests appreciate the tranquil setting, value for money, and the resort's various facilities.

What Travelers Love

Convenient Private Airstrip: For guests with private planes, the resort offers an 800m tarred airstrip, allowing them to park their aircraft within viewing distance of their rooms and easily access their accommodation. Fly-in weekends can also be arranged.
Seamless Access from Nearby Airports: For commercial travelers, the resort is considered easily accessible. The drive from Hoedspruit (Eastgate) Airport (HDS) to the resort is approximately 15-30 minutes. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) is also an option, about 2 hours away.
Airport Transfers Available: The resort can arrange pick-ups from local airports at an additional charge, ensuring a hassle-free journey for guests.
Resort Amenities and Value: Guests praise the resort's swimming pool, self-catering options, restaurant, bar, and overall value for money.
Wildlife and Natural Setting: The resort's location on the Olifants River provides opportunities to see hippos, waterbuck, monkeys, and diverse birdlife, offering an immersive nature experience.

Common Complaints

Dated Room Facilities (in some units): A few reviews mention that some rooms, particularly in older sections, might have older air conditioning and refrigerators.
Restaurant Service Speed: One traveler noted that the restaurant service could be slow.
Lack of Commercial Airport Services at ZA-0038: As ZA-0038 is a private airstrip, there are naturally no terminal facilities, security checkpoints, or customs/immigration services that would be found at a public commercial airport.

In summary, Hippo Pools Airport (ZA-0038) serves as a private airstrip for the Hippo Pools Resort, not a commercial travel hub. Travelers praise the resort for its excellent value, convenient access from nearby public airports like Hoedspruit, and the unique experience of having a private airstrip on-site for those who fly themselves. While some minor complaints about older room amenities and restaurant service have been noted, the overall sentiment towards the resort and its accessibility is very positive.

Last updated: 61 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`10/19`	2624 ft	22 ft	tar old	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	Hippo Pools Traffic	`124.8 MHz`
Lowvelt Military	Lowvelt information	`119.0 MHz`
Under TMA	Hoedspruit	`126.4 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

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