Hippo Lodge is situated on east bank of the Kafue River, in the northern sector of the Kafue National Park, 100 km west-northwest of Mumbwa. Access is possible all year. Northeast of Hippo is the Lubungu ferry crossing on the old Kasempa road, and down river to the west is Lufupa Lodge. Northwest of Hippo lies the celebrated Busanga Plains seasonal wetland.

From Lusaka the total distance is 262 km, via the excellent Mongu road (M9). Drive off the M9 into Mumbwa town, the last fuel stop being at the Total Garage (GPS: 14?59.451'S, 27?03.642'E). Just 1.5 km west of town turn northwards on the old Kasempa/Kaindu gravel road (D181) for about 33 km, to where the Lubungu road forks to the left (GPS: 14?45.674'S, 26?54.417'E). Take the left fork and proceed westwards on the graded gravel road, past the Mushingashi Game Conservancy, for about another 31 km to the Kabulushi Gate (GPS: 14?40.731'S, 26?39.330'E) where you enter Kafue National Park. After 20 km go left onto the bush track at the fork (GPS: 14?37.890'S, 26?29.658'E) ? if you continue straight you?ll end at the Lubungu pontoon. At the old Hippo Mine buildings (GPS: 14?39.169'S, 26?25.025'E turn sharp left and follow the signs to Hippo Lodge, pass the airstrip (east end at GPS: 14?40.191'S, 26?23.417'E). Hippo Lodge is less than 2 km from here.