Iron Midge Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Is it safe to swim at Heia Safari? I have heard various rumors / stories about hippos. Has anyone got any further info? Not many open water swims around JHB, after my 600m swim (run) at the BSG Harties I need all the practise I can get!
Wheelsuck Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Heia is fine, swam there last in April so if they have in the meantime got some hippos, but as far as I know no Hippo's. Water quality is good and the wildlife there is quite nice to see as well. They charge R50 for a swim but it is worth it.
nochain Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 There was a hippo about 2 years ago but the hippo moved on from what I know.But you can just phone them and ask. Also did my last swim there in April....best open water swim in Gauteng by a mile!!
Gunston Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I swim there at least once or twice a month from August this year - never had any issues nor have they warned me about hippos or anything else for that matter when I paid for the swimming at reception
mr_stig Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 No hippo's at present but there were at some point in the reserves history. But I wouldn't worry - if the Chomp or Hippo.co.za adverts are anything to go by hippos are actuallly friendly, jovial creatures that make brilliant swimming companions.
davem Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Do the hippos at Heia sing anthemic 80's rock songs?
Iron Midge Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 Just called Heia Safari and had the oddest conversation: Do you have any Hippos? No, and we never had So there are no Hippos in the water? It isn't our hippo!! wtf?
Just Keep Pedaling Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 There was a hippo there. It moved on to Northern Farms for a bit then causing some chaos in Dieplsluit. Have not heard of its whereabouts for about a year now.
Iron Midge Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 I was told it still comes into Heia Safari at night. Hopefully it doesn't hang around when people go for a swim
Pusher Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Just called Heia Safari and had the oddest conversation: Do you have any Hippos? No, and we never had So there are no Hippos in the water? It isn't our hippo!! wtf?
Iron Midge Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 Pink Panther "Does your dog bite?".....
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