DescriptionSet in the very heart of Zululand, South Africa against a backdrop of the lovely Lebombo Mountains, our small and exclusive lodge offers a unique bush experience and guarantees personal attention from our experienced staff. This private game reserve, just 30km north of Hluhluwe, hosts a wealth of wildlife including leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, blue wildebeest, warthog, bushpig and ostrich. Amongst our variety of antelope we are fortunate to have the red duiker, this shy creature is relatively rare and is only found in a small part of Zululand. Many fascinating smaller mammals such as jackal, porcupine, vervet monkey, tortoise, caracal, serval, and mongoose can also be seen. The reserve itself is part of 20 000 hectares which makes up the greater Zululand Rhino Reserve. We are privileged to be one of the few areas selected for the re-introduction of the rare and endangered black rhino. This project was a combined initiative of the World Wild Life Fund and KZN Ezemvelo. Twenty-one of these magnificent creatures have been released into the area and can once again be seen ranging their historical habitat. Most rewarding has been the birth of two youngsters in 2006 which have added enormously to our game viewing experience. Rhino River Lodge hosts attractive catered & self-catering log cabins under thatch. Each cabin accommodates 5 people and is constructed from locally sourced materials. With ironstone-tiled flooring, the well-appointed chalets offer comfortable respite from the heat of the day and a home-from-home base at the hub of the region’s tourist attractions. Accommodation We also have 4 en suite double/twin rooms. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities as well as a bar fridge and a private verandah overlooking the Umsunduze River where guests can enjoy an early morning coffee or an evening sundowner whilst contemplating their day. This block of 4 rooms is serviced by a fully equipped central kitchen/dining room and a private boma area. Being slightly set apart from the lodge and log cabins, these rooms are ideally suited to small parties of friends who would like some privacy. All accommodation is equipped with linen, towels, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils and is suitable for self-catered or catered guests.
RatesRhino River Lodge has a variety of rates in an attempt to create an option that will best suit the different needs of our guestsSELF CATERING - From R400 per personOur Log Cabins are eminently suitable for this option as they sleep 5, have a lounge area, kitchen and verandah.DINNER BED AND BREAKFAST – From R550 per personCoffee and tea is provided in the rooms. This option is geared towards the tourist that wishes to explore the region using us as a base.ALL INCLUSIVE RATE – From R750 per personThis option includes all teas and coffees, a pre-activity continental breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, dinner plus 2 activities daily. This option is geared towards giving our tourists a complete and unique bush experience.Game Drives R100 per person Night Drives R150 per person Guided Walks R150 per person Coffee and rusks are served on the morning drive and a sundowner is served on the afternoon drive. ALL PRICES QUOTED ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT. CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE HALF PRICE. NO CHARGE IS MADE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE.
DirectionsFrom Durban When traveling north on the N2 from Durban, approximately 27ks past the Hluhluwe turnoff, turn left into the P450, opposite the Baobab Inn. At this point you will also see a brown sign pointing to “Rhino River”. Our main entrance gate will be on your right-hand side 4ks along this road. From Pongola When traveling south on the N2 from Pongola/Johannesburg, approximately 20ks past the turnoff to Mkuze, turn right into the P450, opposite the Baobab Inn. The gate will be unlocked. Please slide open using handles and be sure to close behing you. Follow the hard-core road to the lodge – about 4 ks. If you have any difficulties please contact us. Have a safe journey. |
Janet Airton
+27 (0)86 516 1703
+27 (0)83 781-4924
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