Rhino River Lodge is a family-owned and operated Big 5 safari lodge located in the magnificent 57 000 acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve situated in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, just a leisurely 3 hour drive north of King Shaka International Airport in Durban. And only 30kms north of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. We are a relaxed family-friendly lodge with a reputation for welcoming staff, amazing value for money and child-friendly safari activities.
The lodge can accommodate 24 people at any time. Choose from three types of accommodation that suit families, small groups and couples staying at our safari lodge in KZN – double en-suite Deluxe Rooms, Family Loft Chalets, and two Private Safaris Houses, the Cottage and Homestead.
All the accommodation types feature air-conditioning and ceiling fans, private verandahs, mosquito nets, coffee and tea stations and a fully stocked mini-bar, and with the Private Safari Houses, large private decks and plunge pools.
Days at Rhino River Lodge start and end with game drives in the reserve guided by one of our knowledgeable rangers. While out in the bush, look out for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, cheetah and rhino as well as a variety of birds such as barbets, rollers, kingfishers, sunbirds and hornbills. Before heading back to the lodge, your guide will stop to give you the chance to take in the beauty of the bush, while enjoying drinks and snacks.
Manyoni Private Game Reserve is a premier safari destination in KwaZulu-Natal that is conveniently located only three hours from Durban and six hours from Johannesburg. The reserve is home to a host of iconic African animals and birds that thrive in Zululand’s rolling grasslands and riverine forests. Manyoni means “place of the birds” in Zulu, and with 415 recorded bird species, the reserve lives up to its name. Various endangered species like cheetah and rhino have been introduced as part of the reserve’s commitment to conservation.
P450 Rhino River Lodge
Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Bayala 3960
Po Box 2950
Pietermarizburg
3200