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Rhino River Lodge

 
 

Description

Rhino River Lodge is an intimate and exclusive game reserve and lodge set in the heart of Zululand. The lodge is located on the banks of the Umsunduze River against the backdrop of the Lebombo Mountains and is part of the 22 000-hectare Zululand Rhino Reserve, the largest private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Our soon to be Big 5 reserve is composed of a wide variety of habitat types and is home to a large diversity of animal and plant life. The Zululand Rhino Reserve was initially established as a part of World Wildlife Fund’s black rhino range expansion program. A population of these endangered rhinos were introduced to the game reserve and have been thriving ever since. At Rhino River Lodge, we are frequently privileged with sightings of black rhino on our game drives. We are now excitedly awaiting the arrival of a pride of magnificent lions that we hope will thrive as well as our rhino have.

Accommodation, facilities and cuisine: Our lodge offers guests comfortable and attractive accommodation. The log cabins are ideally suited to families and sleep up to five people. Each cabin features two bedrooms, a comfortable lounge, private verandah and boma area. Each luxurious en-suite double unit is set under a thatch roof with a private verandah overlooking the lodge grounds and riverbed below and is the perfect place for our guests to enjoy the tranquility of the African bush. The swimming pool area offers a welcome respite for guests looking to escape the midday heat and cool off or just to relax on the loungers under the thatch gazebo.

The lounge and dining room at Rhino River Lodge is set high on the banks of the Msunduze River amongst magnificent Sycamore Fig and Fever Trees overlooking the riverbed. A favourite with all of our guests is spending time in our boma enjoying an evening cocktail around the campfire, swapping stories of their adventures in the bush. These evenings are a magical part of every guest’s experience, taking in the smells of the campfire, the sounds of the African night, and the splendour of an unpolluted starry sky.

The Lodge offers hearty home style meals served in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Our kitchen specializes in offering cuisine that features traditional South African flavours, dishes, and cooking styles. The wine list has been hand-picked to provide our guests with a selection of some of the finest affordable wines that South Africa has to offer.


Activities: Rhino River Lodge offers morning and afternoon game drives, night drives, walking safaris and White Rhino Tracking. Our game viewing is some of the best in the world-renowned Zululand area and our birdlife is exceptional with over 350 species having been recorded.

Special Occasions: The intimacy and privacy of Rhino River Lodge lends itself perfectly for those seeking a small private lodge to celebrate special occasions like engagements, weddings, birthdays or anniversaries. It is also ideal for those mini-conferences where bonding in privacy is a priority. We invite you to join us at Rhino River Lodge for an exclusive and personalised visit to experience the African wilderness in privacy and comfort.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 11:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
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Attractive and comfortable log cabins. One bedroom downstairs with 2 x single beds, linen, towels, loft upstairs with 3 x single beds, bathroom with bath, shower, toilet, basin, lounge, fully equipped kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave, cutlery, crockery, verandah and private braai facility. Serviced daily.
 
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Large airy double en-suite units under thatch with own entrance and private verandah overlooking the grounds and Umsunduze river. Ad lib coffee, tea and cookies plus a mini Bar.
 
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Chalet 1 x 2

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Attractive and comfortable log cabins. One bedroom downstairs with 2 x single beds, linen, towels, loft upstairs with 3 x single beds, bathroom with bath, shower, toilet, basin, lounge, fully equipped kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave, cutlery, crockery, verandah and private braai facility. Serviced daily.

Features available

Dbl en-suite room x 4

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Large airy double en-suite units under thatch with own entrance and private verandah overlooking the grounds and Umsunduze river. Ad lib coffee, tea and cookies plus a mini Bar.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • Communal MNet
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Television
  • Communal Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Curio Shop
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Bar Fridges in Rooms
 

Activities on the Premises

  • Waterhole
  • Big 5
 

Environment

  • Game Reserve
  • River
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Scuba Diving
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Horse Riding
  • Scuba/Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Walking
  • Big 5
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Zulu (isiZulu)
  • Afrikaans
 

Conference

  • Overhead Projector Available
  • Whiteboard Available
  • Television Available
 

Grading

  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
  • AA Highly Recommended
 

Rhino River Lodge Map

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Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 13
Awesome experience!
Talent Sibisi, South Africa
11 January 2012
It was an amazing and awesome experience that I will personally never forget. The food, the game drives, the staff in general was just amazing and friendly. I truly would recommend it for any couple or family to go and experience. It was beyond my expectations, really! Thank you.
Our stay at the lodge was fantastic!
Sharon manhi, South Africa
05 August 2011
Very friendly staff and nothing was too much trouble. Food was amazing and we were looked after like royalty! It was very quiet while we were there so we had Anand, the game ranger, to ourselves - he was extremely knowledgeable and there was nothing that he did not know! Janine was also kind and made sure that our needs were always satisfied. Thank you so much for making our stay in Africa a wonderful experience. We hope to return one day to see the lions!
Safari at Rhino Lodge
Les Adair, United Kingdom
18 July 2011
We were a group of nine from Northern Ireland that stayed in Rhino Lodge over a weekend. The staff could not have done more to make our stay an enjoyable one. Issac is a gem, he took us on Safari, and we enjoyed good sightings of elephant, hippo and black rhino. Rooms and food were great.
Weekend away in the bush
Beverley Ritson, Qatar
07 September 2010
It was great - relaxed but professional. A feeling of authenticity of being in the bush but with all the necessary creature comforts. Fantastic. Will visit again.
Amazing
Nicolas Heyer, France
10 March 2010
We expected to be in the middle of nowhere, what it was... But it was nearby a 5 star location when talking about service, food, lodge, people. A place to be and to stay for several days. And if I just could give an advice to all the people around, take the full package with breakfast/dinner and game drives, it's just fantastic.

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Special Offer

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Game Drive Special R1150

The package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, all teas and coffees, plus two game drives daily. The day starts with a morning drive returning to camp for brunch and leisure time at the pool. After lunch, the afternoon drive leaves returning for a three-course meal served in the dining room/boma. A nightcap can be taken around the campfire, taking in the sounds of the African night and the splendour of an unpolluted starry sky. All for R1150 pppns.

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from 13 Guest Reviews

Awesome experience!…”  Read More

Talent Sibisi, South Africa - 11 January 2012

Our stay at the lodge was fantastic!…”  Read More

Sharon manhi, South Africa - 05 August 2011
The Waterhole
Double En-Suite Unit
Elegant Bush Dining
Sundowner Drive
The Ultimate Sighting On Our Sundowner Drive
A Small Herd Of Zebra
The Two Sisters Taking A Cooling Drink
One Of Our Big Bull Elephants
Tranquil Swimming Pool
Game Drive
Walking On The Wild Side