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    Rhino River Lodge

    Manyoni Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal

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    Overview

    Rhino River Lodge is a relaxed family-style safari lodge with a reputation for excellent customer service and superior value for money. The lodge is family-owned and operated Big 5 safari lodge located in the magnificent Manyoni Private Game Reserve. This 23,000-hectare private game reserve is situated in the very heart of Zululand, 30kms north of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The area is renowned for its African wildlife and rich cultural heritage.

    The lodge grounds sprawl through an area of thick riverine vegetation, rich with bird and animal life, and filled with magnificent fig and fever trees. The grounds also include a reception with curio shop, dining room with bar, WI-FI, lounge, and swimming pool.

    Rhino River Lodge offers two types of accommodation to suit their guests’ various needs. Guests can choose from double en-suite Luxury Rooms or Family Chalets. All accommodation types feature air-conditioning, ceiling fans, private verandas, mosquito nets, coffee and tea making facilities, and a fully stocked minibar.

    The most traditional style of accommodation is the four en-suite luxury rooms. The rooms are decorated in a modern rustic style with newly renovated bathrooms. Each room has either one king-sized bed or two single beds which are covered by a large mosquito net and a sitting area.

    For a small family that would like to share accommodation or groups of friends that would like a little extra space, the lodge can offer family chalets, which can accommodate up to four people each. Each log-cabin-style chalet has two double bedrooms (one is a second story loft-style room), a shared bathroom with bathtub, an open plan living area, and a private boma.

    While on safari at Rhino River Lodge you will have the opportunity to see lions, rhinos, elephants, cheetahs, wild dogs and much more as you are guided through the Big 5 Manyoni Private Game Reserve by one of the lodge’s knowledgeable game rangers.

    Your day will begin just before the sun rises as guests meet up at the main lodge area for a cup of coffee or tea and freshly baked muffin before hopping on one of the game drive vehicles at first light. The morning game drive is about three hours long with a midway coffee break where guests can stretch their legs, have a hot beverage and snack on home-made goodies.

    Upon returning to camp guests are served a full English-style breakfast. After breakfast, the day is yours to relax, either at the lodge pool, in the lodge’s lounge, or in the comfort of your room. At approximately 1:30 a light lunch is served.

    The afternoon game drive begins about two and a half hours before sunset. Your ranger will take you on another exciting drive through Manyoni Private Game Reserve. Just before sunset, the vehicle will stop for a special safari tradition, the sundowner. As the sun sets, take a moment to get off the vehicle and drink in the air, sights and sounds of safari while having a refreshing beverage of your choice. The drive will continue on for a short while after the sun sets, in search of the more rarely observed nocturnal animals.

    A hearty three-course dinner is served shortly after arriving back at camp where you will be seated, weather-permitting, under the stars around the campfire. After dinner guests are welcome to stay at the campfire for stargazing and a nightcap or head off to bed to get a good night’s sleep for the early wake up for the next morning's game drive.

    Join Rhino River Lodge in experiencing South Africa at its best, amongst untamed nature and warm hospitality.

    About The Manyoni Private Game Reserve

    In 2004, 17 private properties in the northern Zululand area dropped their fences forming what is today known as Manyoni Private Game Reserve (formerly Zululand Rhino Reserve). The impetus for forming the reserve was to provide a home to a population of black rhinos as part of the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. The joining of the properties created a 23, 000-hectare private game reserve in one of the most animal-rich and species-diverse areas of South Africa.

    In addition to the black rhino, the reserve is now home to all of the Big 5 (rhino, elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion) and has seen the re-introduction of two endangered carnivore species, cheetah and African wild dog. The reserve has become one of the premier wildlife-viewing destinations in Kwa-Zulu Natal and features beautiful varied landscapes from acacia thornveld to open savannah to the riverine forest. Game drives on the reserve are regulated by the reserve and coordinated by the ecotourism businesses to minimize the impact on the environment and the stress on the animals and to provide guests with a better and more intimate game viewing experience.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Manyoni Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal
    • Size
      23,000 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Air Conditioner
    • Big 5
    • Camp Unfenced
    • Child Friendly
    • Childminders
    • Fans
    • Limited Cellphone Signal
    • Malaria area
    • Off Road
    • Pool
    • Wi-Fi
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    • KwaZulu-Natal
    Why We Love It
    • Rhino River offers accommodation in an air-conditioned Chalet or Luxury Room
    • Hearty South African cuisine highlighting local ingredients, served under the stars around a campfire
    • All lodges in Manyoni enjoy access to the entire reserve, so your game viewing from Rhino River is as good as those staying at the more pricey lodges
    • A relaxed, family friendly atmosphere
    • The Manyoni Private Game Reserve offers 423 different species of birds during the summer months
    • Additional activities, subject to availability, include ‘walking with a Pangolin’, ‘a visit to the Rhino orphanage’, ‘Sunset Cruise on Jozini Dam’ and a ‘Rhino dehorning experience’.  Additional costs available on request
    Good to know
    • This property is perfect for family friendly adventures but is not recommended for couples & honeymooners searching for a more intimate and private safari experience
    • While the Chalet's are nice and cosy, we prefer the Luxury Rooms, so if your budget allows it, we suggest upgrading
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    Details
    • 2 Family Chalets

      4 Luxury Rooms

    • Setting: Nestled within a riverine forest near the perennial Msunduze river
    Activities
    • Game Drives
    • Bird Watching
    • Star Gazing
    • Night Drive
    • Elephant Interaction
    • Hippo & Croc Boat Tour
    • Visit the Crocodile Centre
    • Tiger Fishing at the Jozini Dam

    Other Activities in the Manyoni Game Reserve

    • Visit the Rhino Orphanage - A Centre that Specialises in the Caring & Rehabilitation of Orphaned Rhino Calves
    • Rhino Conservation & Dehorning
    • Pangolin Conservation Experience
    • Animal Tracking
    • Various Conservation Activities
    • Cultural Tours
    • Jozini Dam Sunset Cruise

    All activities are on request and pricing is subject to change

    Children

    All ages welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy

    4+ welcome on game drives

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    8 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      R 3,795
    • Normal selling rate
      R 4,350
    • Save up to
      Save 13%
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 1 July 2025 until 14 December 2025
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Accommodation in a Family Loft Chalet
    • Three meals daily: Breakfast, High-Tea, 3 course dinner
    • Two game drives daily: morning game drive with coffee/tea break in the bush, afternoon game drive with a complimentary sundowner
    Closest Airport

    Richards Bay Airport

    Drive Time

    2-hour drive from Richards Bay Airport

    3-hour, 30-minute drive from Durban

    6-hour, 30-minute drive from Johannesburg

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Manyoni Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal
    • Size
      23,000 hectares
    Location
    • Rhino River Lodge, P450, Bayala, South Africa

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    • KwaZulu-Natal
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes
    • Manyoni Private Game Reserve conservation levy of R 175 per adult per night and R 90 per child (under 12 years) per night applicable and will be collected by the lodge on behalf of the reserve
    • Childminding service needs to be pre-booked with the lodge
    • Laundry service available
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.

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