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Rhino River Lodge

A family-owned safari lodge in the 57,000-acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, with four luxury rooms and three private safari houses, Big 5 game drives, and a strong rhino conservation programmeme.

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At a glance

Rhino River Lodge sits on the banks of the Msunduze River in the 57,000-acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The lodge is family-owned and built around the reserve’s original purpose, a black rhino conservation programmeme that continues today.

Accommodation covers four en-suite luxury rooms, two Family Chalets, and two private safari houses, the Cottage and the Homestead, each suited to different group sizes and budgets. The two safari houses each add a private plunge pool above the river.

Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4s cover the full Big Five plus cheetah and wild dog, with the reserve’s 415 recorded bird species making for strong birding straight from camp. Manyoni means “place of the birds” in Zulu, and the reserve grew from a rhino conservation effort that the lodge continues to support directly.

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In detail

Food and Drink

All meals are included. The main lodge keeps its lounge, bar, and dining room on a raised deck above the Msunduze River, shaded by fig and fever trees, with kudu often grazing the lawn at lunch.

Cooking is hearty, traditional South African fare, paired with local wines. After the afternoon drive, dinner moves to the boma, served around a log fire beneath the stars.
Wellness

Wellness here is relaxed and low-key. A large swimming pool, set apart from the dining areas under a thatched gazebo, is the main place to cool off in the midday heat.

The two private safari houses, the Cottage and the Homestead, each add their own plunge pool above the riverbed. Spa treatments can be arranged on request, and a small fitness room covers anyone keeping active.
Activities

Game viewing leads the day, with morning and afternoon drives in open 4x4s across the 57,000-acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve, tracking lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino, cheetah, and wild dog.

Guided bush walks and night drives can be added. Manyoni means “place of the birds,” and its 415 recorded species make for strong birding straight from camp. The reserve grew from a black rhino conservation programmeme, and that work continues at the lodge today.

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Room Types

En Suite Luxury Rooms

Four en-suite luxury rooms, decorated in a rustic style with elegant bathrooms, separate sitting areas, and a private veranda.

A king-size bed or two doubles in each. The entry-level category at the lodge.

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Family Chalets

A natural choice for small families or guests wanting more space. Two double bedrooms, one in a second-storey loft, with a boma, shared bathrooms, and a spacious living area.

Suited to families with older children.

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The Cottage

A thatched cottage of the kind you would find in Britain, with interiors carrying a classic African style. Two double bedrooms, a private veranda, and a private pool.

A strong option for couples or small groups wanting a private safari house with its own pool.

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The Homestead

The most exclusive option at the lodge. Each of the two bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. The lounge opens onto a spacious deck overlooking the bushveld.

An open-plan kitchen and a private plunge pool overlooking the Msunduze River complete the layout. The flagship.

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