
Rhino River Lodge is a family-owned Big 5 safari lodge in the 57,000-acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. With five accommodation options, including private safari houses, the lodge welcomes up to 24 guests, offering a personal and relaxed safari experience suited to families, couples and small groups.
Combining warm hospitality, excellent value for money and child-friendly safari activities, Rhino River Lodge offers an inviting way for everyone to experience the wildlife, landscapes and unique character of the African bush.
Enjoy two daily game drives in open safari vehicles across 23,000 hectares of Manyoni Private Game Reserve.
From family rooms and private pools to kids’ safari activities and nanny options, we make it easier for the whole family to relax, explore and enjoy the bush together.
Connect with nature from the comfort of your room, with select accommodation options featuring outdoor showers and private pools for a relaxing bush escape.
Our all-inclusive dining experience features freshly prepared dishes, a light lunch buffet and refreshments out in the reserve, with dietary needs taken into consideration.
With smaller wildlife able to wander through the lodge grounds, you never know what might pass your door, so night escorts accompany guests around the lodge after dark for their safety.
All accommodation options are equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fans, private verandahs, mosquito nets, tea and coffee stations and fully stocked mini-bars.
The Private Safari Houses offer the added luxury of spacious decks and private plunge pools.
Ideal for couples, small families and friends travelling together for a relaxed and comfortable bush retreat.
Perfect for couples seeking a secluded and intimate retreat, ideal for special occasions or simply enjoying time together.
With a little extra room to unwind, this option gives small families or groups space to enjoy everything the lodge has to offer.
Bring everyone together in a private safari home with your own pool and the sights and sounds of the bush all around you.
For those seeking a more exclusive bush experience, this private safari home combines relaxed luxury, a private pool and the African bush all around.
Rhino River Lodge is located within Manyoni Private Game Reserve. A premier safari destination in KwaZulu-Natal that is conveniently located in KwaZulu-Natal, Rhino River Lodge is a scenic three-hour drive north of King Shaka International Airport, just 30 km north of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and approximately six hours from Johannesburg.