Rhino River Lodge

Rhino River Lodge Rhino River Lodge offers an intimate Big 5 safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve, blending relaxed luxury with thrilling wildlife encounters.
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This small and intimate lodge is found inside the Manyoni Private Game Reserve, and offers guests an intimate yet relaxed atmosphere. We have two 4 bed chalets for family groups which offers a kitchen, lounge area, full bathroom and two bedrooms. These chalets are also equipped with a private boma braai area for chilly winter nights where our guests can sit around a warm fire pit in the privacy of

their own chalet, or gaze up at the stars on a warm summers evening. We have four ensuite rooms which are able to sleep two people per room, each room with its own private deck overlooking the camp lawns where the warthogs and nyala can be seen grazing daily. For warm summer days, our guests can cool off in the swimming pool, or sit beneath the pool lapa where our staff will be on hand to keep you refreshed with drinks of your choice. The daily activities consist of two game drives per day through the Zululand Rhino Reserve. Game species that can be spotted by the keen observer includes Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Nyala, Kudu, Buffalo, White & Black Rhino, Cheetah, Elephant, Hippo, Crocodile and the reserve will soon be the proud new home for a pride of Lion. Lesser spotted creatures include the elusive Leopard, Porcupine, Aardvark, Caracal and Serval. For any bird-watchers, the mixed vegetation provides the perfect habitat for over 350 different species. These include the pink-throated Twinspot which can be seen around the camp itself, Crowned Eagles, Marshall Eagles, Lappet Faced Vultures, Tinkerbirds, Marabou Storks and many others.

The rainy season is loosening its grip, but before winter takes hold, Zululand has been putting on a show🌿Swipe through ...
08/06/2026

The rainy season is loosening its grip, but before winter takes hold, Zululand has been putting on a show🌿
Swipe through some of what our guide, Matt Crookes, has been capturing out on game drives lately.

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03/06/2026

To be approached by a black rhino is a privilege that's genuinely hard to explain. 🦏

This incredibly special moment was captured during a recent game drive. Black rhinos have poor vision, so they use their remarkable sense of smell and hearing to understand what's around them. This one was approaching us on her own terms, in her own time, simply figuring out what we were. And then, satisfied, she moved on.

🎥 Ranger Matt Crookes

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Tucked away for complete privacy, this exclusive retreat invites you to experience the bush on your own terms. Long, unh...
28/05/2026

Tucked away for complete privacy, this exclusive retreat invites you to experience the bush on your own terms. Long, unhurried mornings, private meals on your deck, and the freedom to shape each day as you please.

And yes… rumour has it even Prince Harry once called this place home (if only for a little while). Royal approval, you could say.

🔗 Start planning your bush getaway today: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za

25/05/2026

When your mid-morning coffee stops with unexpected arrivals, the coffee can wait.

While paused beside the dam, our guests found themselves sharing the moment with a herd of elephants on the opposite bank, quietly making their way to the water's edge. What began as a simple break between drives quickly became the sighting everyone will remember.

Join us to experience moments like this: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za

Lenses out, eyes sharp and the bush waiting to reveal its next story.📸 Ready for whatever the wild has in store. Discove...
22/05/2026

Lenses out, eyes sharp and the bush waiting to reveal its next story.

📸 Ready for whatever the wild has in store.

Discover your next safari escape: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za

The best dinners are ones lit by lanterns and enjoyed around a fire.Enjoy evenings, done differently: https://rhinoriver...
20/05/2026

The best dinners are ones lit by lanterns and enjoyed around a fire.

Enjoy evenings, done differently: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za

15/05/2026

Tucked within the untouched wilderness of the Manyoni Private Game Reserve, Rhino River Lodge offers a safari experience that feels both deeply personal and quietly powerful.

Manyoni is a conservation success story, a reserve built on purpose, where every sighting carries meaning and every stay contributes to something bigger.

Stay where wilderness and purpose meet - Link in bio

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13/05/2026

Not quite the kings of the castle yet... but the ambition is already there.

A coalition of lion cubs testing their strength, attempting to take on a giraffe which is a bold move, driven by instinct and curiosity more than skill. In the wild, every interaction is a lesson and moments like these are where future hunters are shaped.

Captured by our guide, Sam Stevenson, whose patience and instinct put him in exactly the right place at the right time.

📍Witness the wild unfold at Rhino River Lodge - https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers and mother figures. Wishing you a day filled with appreciati...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers and mother figures. Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, relaxation and time well spent with those who matter most. 🌸

Celebrate together at Rhino River Lodge:
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