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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is a highly recommended KwaZulu Natal game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning tourists visiting Zululand.
Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino now numbering over 1000 in the park, HluhluweImfolozi is a triumph of conservation efforts. Celebrate this legacy in exclusive luxury at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge offering exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big 5 territory.
Rhino Ridge is a newly constructed lodge of contemporary design with overtones of organic forms utilising natural finishes and materials. Rhino Ridge is part owned by the local Mpembeni Community and is the result of years of passion and energy to finally bring this uniquely positioned safari experience to the market.
The lodge is ground breaking in being the first private facility within Africa's oldest proclaimed reserve, HluhluweImfolozi Park. With access to over 96 000 hectares of indigenous land, teeming with game and the centre of Rhino Conservation, Rhino Ridge is ideally situated for conservationists, wildlife enthusiast and tourists.
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge offers 18 rooms nestled in natural bush high up on the ridge with commanding views of the Reserve. The rooms are divided into:
Eight Villas comprising a bedroom en-suite, bathroom, separate toilet, luxurious indoor shower, private wooden deck, mini bar, fireplace, overhead fan and air conditioning
Two Honeymoon villas each with private plunge pool
Four Safari Rooms & 2 Safari Family rooms (comprise of 2 safari rooms both ensuite with common inter-leading lobby) with either twin or king size bed configurations, each with own en-suite shower, private toilet and private wooden deck, mini bar, overhead fan and air conditioner
Visit the greater St Lucia wetland park, part of the Isimangaliso World Heritage Site. Take a boat trip on Lake St Lucia for crocodile and hippo viewing
Cultural trips to neighbouring communities such the Emakoshini Valley, Nongoma and Ulundi for cultural experiences. Don't miss the annual reed dance in November where over 30 000 maidens present themselves to the Zulu King
Rhino Ridge partners with Thonga Beach Lodge to offer the exhilarating experience of turtle watching during the breeding season between November and March
This region boasts over 400 bird species being one of the highest bird counts in South Africa
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
The Safari rooms are furnished with either twin or king size bed configurations. Each bedroom has a private shower room with a shower, toilet and basin that opens out onto a small viewing deck. Safari Rooms are configured in pairs comprising a common entrance lobby leading off to two separate bedrooms. The bedroom has a glass sliding door that opens onto a deck which is screened from guests in the neighbouring room ensuring your complete privacy. Our Safari Rooms have a private deck, double vanity, separate toilet, air conditioning, overhead fans, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Qty: 8
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
The Luxury Bush Villa comprise a bedroom furnished with a King size bed or twin beds and a large bathroom with a rain shower, toilet and basin, along with luxurious bathtubs with wide windows that look directly onto the wild African bush. All rooms have a private deck, double vanity, separate toilet, air conditioning, overhead fans, mini bar, mosquito nets, safe, hair dryer, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Qty: 8
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
The Honeymoon Villa is furnished with a King size bed or twin beds and have an open plan bathroom with bath, double vanity, separate shower and toilet. The open fireplace is perfect for cosying up on cool winter nights. These dreamy villas have private plunge pools set on an elevated deck with spectacular views of the African bushveld below. The Honeymoon Villas offer total seclusion and privacy, and the king-size four-poster bed is romantically draped with dreamy white mosquito nets. All rooms have a private deck, double vanity, separate toilet, air conditioning, overhead fans, mini bar, mosquito nets, safe, hair dryer, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodation, all meals, teas and coffees and two game drives per day
RATES EXCLUDE:
Transfers, park fees, drinks, gratuities and items of a personal nature
7 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Fantastic lodge with beautiful views and excellent service. Highlights are the beautiful landscape, different vegetation vs other game reserves and an abundance of bird life, less the classical big 5 game viewing given the density of vegetation which makes viewing often difficult.
December 2021
Johannes E. (Johannesburg)
Verified review
The service was great, game drives were wonderful. There was no water when we arrived until the next morning which was dissapointing for a 4*
September 2021
Jayeshnee M. (South africa)
Response timeRhino Ridge Safari Lodge typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome. Please note that children under the age of 6 are not permitted on game drives. Children game drives are offered after the morning game drive. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 13h00
Check-out by 11h00
Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, American Express, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Listed on SA-Venues.com since October 2014
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