Rhino River Lodge

Rhino River Lodge Intimate Big 5 family-friendly safari lodge in Manyoni Private Game Reserve, KZN, South Africa.
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Welcoming stays, relaxed comfort and unforgettable wildlife encounters await. 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 w

inter 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.

For a few seconds, everything else fades away. Just you, the leopard, an open safari vehicle and one of Manyoni’s most e...
01/09/2026

For a few seconds, everything else fades away. Just you, the leopard, an open safari vehicle and one of Manyoni’s most elusive residents looking straight back at you.

A brilliant captured by our recent guest

Your own private home in the bush. 🌿The Homestead at Rhino River Lodge gives families and small groups the space to sett...
30/08/2026

Your own private home in the bush. 🌿

The Homestead at Rhino River Lodge gives families and small groups the space to settle in, slow down and enjoy safari life together, with generous living areas, comfortable bedrooms and a private pool to come back to between game drives.

A relaxed, private base for your stay in Manyoni Private Game Reserve.

Explore the Homestead: rhinoriverlodge.co.za

Spring is almost here, bringing warmer days and another beautiful season in the Zululand bush.Whether you are planning a...
27/08/2026

Spring is almost here, bringing warmer days and another beautiful season in the Zululand bush.

Whether you are planning a family holiday, a couples’ escape or a few days away with friends, Rhino River Lodge offers a relaxed base for Big Five game drives and time together in Manyoni Private Game Reserve.

Start planning your spring safari: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za/contact/

Conservation in Manyoni Private Game Reserve is about protecting the whole ecosystem, not only the species guests most h...
24/08/2026

Conservation in Manyoni Private Game Reserve is about protecting the whole ecosystem, not only the species guests most hope to see first.

Healthy wild places depend on the smaller signs of life too, from insects and birds to tracks, plants and nocturnal species that are rarely seen. On safari, our guides help guests notice these details and understand why they matter.

It is one of the most rewarding parts of spending time in a protected reserve.

Visit Rhino River Lodge and experience the details that make the bush so remarkable: www.rhinoriverlodge.co.za

Between game drives, our Deluxe Rooms give you a comfortable place to reset before the next adventure.Each room has its ...
20/08/2026

Between game drives, our Deluxe Rooms give you a comfortable place to reset before the next adventure.

Each room has its own private deck overlooking the bush, a king-sized bed or twin beds, and an en-suite bathroom. It is relaxed, spacious accommodation designed for easy safari days and quiet evenings at the lodge.

Explore our accommodation: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za/accommodation-2/

Parents ask us this often: can we bring the kids?Yes. Rhino River Lodge is a family-friendly safari lodge, and we love s...
17/08/2026

Parents ask us this often: can we bring the kids?

Yes. Rhino River Lodge is a family-friendly safari lodge, and we love seeing children discover the bush for the first time.

Safari gives children a chance to see wildlife, learn from experienced guides and spend time outdoors in a way that feels exciting and natural. For parents, the lodge offers a relaxed base with warm hospitality and a team who understands family travel.

Planning a safari with children? Get in touch and let our team help you choose the right accommodation for your stay: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za/contact/

Safari days don’t end when the game drive does. 🔥Back at the lodge, evenings are made for gathering around the fire, sha...
14/08/2026

Safari days don’t end when the game drive does. 🔥

Back at the lodge, evenings are made for gathering around the fire, sharing stories from the day and enjoying unhurried time together.

At Rhino River Lodge, a family safari is about more than Big Five sightings. It’s the moments in between that become part of the adventure too.

Plan your family safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve: rhinoriverlodge.co.za

Elephants are never just a sighting.Spend time watching a herd and you begin to notice the relationships: calves kept sa...
12/08/2026

Elephants are never just a sighting.

Spend time watching a herd and you begin to notice the relationships: calves kept safely between adults, experienced females guiding the group, trunks reaching out in reassurance and low rumbles carrying between family members.

This World Elephant Day, we celebrate one of Africa’s most intelligent and socially complex animals, and the protected spaces they need to thrive.

Discover a private Big Five safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za/safari/

Today, on National Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who help shape South Africa’s hospitality, tourism and conservati...
09/08/2026

Today, on National Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who help shape South Africa’s hospitality, tourism and conservation industries.

From welcoming guests and preparing memorable meals to managing lodges, protecting wild places and strengthening local communities, their skill, care and leadership are part of every meaningful safari experience.

Happy Women’s Day from all of us at Rhino River Lodge.

A stay at Rhino River Lodge includes more than time on game drives.Guests return from the bush to hearty meals, warm hos...
31/07/2026

A stay at Rhino River Lodge includes more than time on game drives.

Guests return from the bush to hearty meals, warm hospitality and the kind of relaxed lodge atmosphere where the day’s sightings are retold around the table or fire. It is one of the reasons the lodge works so well for families, couples and groups travelling together.

Safari days are full, but the evenings are often where the memories settle in.

Come and experience lodge life at Rhino River Lodge: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za/safari/

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