
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.
Join conservation experts to track key wildlife species and learn about their behaviour, movements and protection.
Explore Manyoni Game Reserve while learning about the conservation efforts that help protect its diverse wildlife.
Discover the challenges pangolins face and the work being done to protect these elusive, endangered mammals.
Gain insight into how specially trained dogs support anti-poaching efforts and wildlife protection.
Witness a rhino horn trimming and learn how this conservation measure helps protect rhinos from poaching.
Encounter orphaned rhinos and discover the dedicated care that helps them recover, grow and prepare for life in the wild.
Yes, Rhino River Lodge is located in Manyoni Private Game Reserve, home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo as well as cheetah, giraffe and a variety of birds such as barbets, rollers, kingfishers, sunbirds and hornbills.
Rhino River Lodge is ideal for couples, families and small groups looking for an safari experience, with comfortable accommodation, warm hospitality and excellent wildlife viewing in the heart of Manyoni Private Game Reserve.
Rhino River Lodge offers a selection of accommodation options, including private safari houses, designed for a comfortable stay in the heart of the bush.
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Your stay at Rhino River Lodge includes:
Rhino River Lodge supports conservation efforts in Manyoni Private Game Reserve, helping protect species such as rhino, cheetah, leopard, pangolin and white-backed vulture. Together with the Zululand Conservation Trust, the reserve and lodge also support local community programmes that connect conservation with community development.
The easiest way to book your stay or make an enquiry is through our website or by contacting our reservations team directly:
Phone: 087 004 4025
WhatsApp: 067 083 1858
Email: info@rhinoriverlodge.co.za