RHINO RIVER LODGE - Manyoni Private Game Reserve Hotels

Each room at Rhino River Lodge features chic safari decor with mosquito-netted beds, a refrigerator, and tea-and-coffee facilities. Private bathrooms have a bath or shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Garden-view rooms overlook lawns where nyala and warthogs graze. A homestead with a private pool and outdoor shower is also available.

Rates include all meals. Traditional South African cuisine is served in an open-air dining area. Guests can order drinks at the bar and special diet menus are available. On warm evenings, fireside dinners are held under the stars in the African boma.

The lodge has an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Two daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles are included in the rates. Guides are highly knowledgeable and track animals including lions, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras. Morning coffee and sundowner drinks are served during drives. A shared lounge with a fireplace is available.

Rhino River Lodge is inside the Manyoni Private Game Reserve (Zululand Rhino Reserve), 31 km from Hluhluwe and 42 km from Jozini. It is 300 km from Durban. From Durban north on the N2, turn left onto the P450 dirt road opposite the Baobab Inn. From Johannesburg south, turn right onto the P450. The entrance gate is 5 km along the P450, then 6 km inside the reserve. A shuttle service can be arranged.

Services include concierge, daily housekeeping, laundry, packed lunches, and babysitting. The lodge offers free WiFi, free parking with accessible spaces, and a barber/beauty shop. Security includes 24-hour security, fire extinguishers, and key access. Air conditioning, family rooms, and non-smoking rooms are available. Staff are attentive and accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and lactose-intolerant needs.