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Notable viewpoint · North-West District, Botswana

Hippo Pool

Hippo Pool is a viewpoint in North-West District, Botswana.

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Hippo Pool: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Hippo Pool

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hippo Pool — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -19.12976, 23.76491. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Hippo Pool yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Hippo Pool?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hippo Pool?

    Nearby: Tsaro Elephant Lodge (fort, 6 km), Hippo view (viewpoint, 12 km), Do not take this road! DANGER (viewpoint, 16 km), Mababe Camp (fort, 32 km), Sandridge (viewpoint, 41 km), Paradies Pools (viewpoint, 42 km).

    Is Hippo Pool worth visiting?

    Hippo Pool is listed as a notable viewpoint in Botswana on Spotwander.