Luxury Lodges · Manyoni Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Rhino River Lodge
Overview
Situated in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, Rhino River Lodge is a relaxed family-style safari lodge with a reputation for excellent customer service and superior value for money.
Our lodge offers a variety of accommodation catering for individual travellers, small groups and multi-generational families.
We offer a variety of comfortable accommodation to include, our Family Loft Chalets, our Deluxe Rooms, The Cottage and the Homestead houses. Join us in experiencing South Africa at its best, amongst untamed nature and warm hospitality.
Suites & Rates
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Cottage
Min 3 people. 2 Groundfloor bedrooms, en-suite with outdoor showers. 1 Loft bedroom with 3rd downstairs bathroom. Indoor lounge and dining area, private plunge pool on the outside viewing deck. Includes: Meals & Game...
Deluxe Room 3
Luxury en-suite room with a choice of king bed or 2 single beds draped with a large white mosquito net. a bush facing private deck, tea station as well as mini bar. Includes: Meals...
Deluxe Room 4
Luxury double ensuite room with private entrance and verandah, tea and coffee making facilities as well as mini bar.Can also accommodate 1 child under 12years additionally Includes: Meals & Game drives Excludes: Beverages
Deluxe Room 5
Luxury double ensuite room with private entrance and verandah, tea and coffee making facilities as well as mini bar.Can also accommodate 1 x Child under 12years additionally. Includes: Meals & Game drives Excludes: Beverages
Deluxe Room 6
Luxury double ensuite room with private entrance and verandah, tea and coffee making facilities as well as mini bar.Beds can be made up with a choice of 1 x king bed or 2 x...
Family Loft Chalet 1
Spacious indoor Lounge and tea station with mini bar fridge. It consists of 2 Bedrooms, one of which is a upstairs loft bedroom. It has one bathroom with shower & bath tub and an...
Family Loft Chalet 2
Spacious indoor Lounge and tea station with mini bar fridge. It consists of 2 Bedrooms, one of which is a upstairs loft bedroom. It has one bathroom with shower & bath tub and an...
Homestead
Minimum 3 people. Luxurious private house with private plunge pool. The house boasts 2 bedrooms, each bedroom is en-suite with outdoor Shower & indoor bath tub situated on opposite ends of the house. Includes:...
Details
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Accommodation & amenities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Languages spoken
Afrikaans, English, Zulu
Ideal for
Big 5, Birding, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
On-site activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Night Drives, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Services
24-hour Security, Baby Sitting, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Nearby activities
Animal Encounters, Beach, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Safaris, Turtle Tracking
Property facilities
Air conditioner, Baby Sitting, Bar, Children Friendly, Communal Dining, Credit Card Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access, Laundry Service, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
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What you can do
Big 5 Game Drives - Included in rates
Enjoy 2 game drives for every night booked within our beautiful BIG 5 Manyoni Private Game Reserve! Join us on 3 hour Game drives exploring 23000 hectares of pure wilderness, in search for raw wildlife. Enjoying a morning coffee stop on the early morning game drives to having a sundower drinks stop watching the Zuuland sunset.
Endangered species Animal Tracking - Additional Charge
Join the Manyoni Management team on a wildlife monitoring session. Learn about the use of telemetry equipment and track down one of the collared animals on Manyoni.You will get to know the team as well as gain insight into animal behaviour and wildlife management. Monitoring specific individuals, packs or prides is an important part of wildlife management. You can participate in either elephant, lion or cheetah. An afternoon or morning session can be booked.From time to time, Manyoni conducts routine conservation activities, such as collaring, animal call-ups, and immobilisation of individuals for veterinary treatment. Charges for 2024:R1150 per personMinimum 2 people | Maximum 10 peopleKindly note: this activity can be "provisionally booked" however, confirmation of the activity can only be given upon arrival at the lodge, in case of emergencies that the Reserve may have to attend to. Therefore there is no pre-payment option available and guests to pay for the activity upon completing the activity directly to the Reserve.
K9 Anti-poaching unit Training - Additional Charge
Manyoni has three K9’s trained in human tracking. They undergo regular training to keep them on high performance. Guests can spend time with the anti-poaching K9 unit and watch them demonstrate their incredible skills in tracking and apprehending suspects.Charges for 2024:R1150 per person Minimum 2 people | Maximum 10 peopleKindly note: this activity can be "provisionally booked" however, confirmation of the activity can only be given upon arrival at the lodge, in case of emergencies that the Reserve may have to attend to. Therefore there is no pre-payment option available and guests to pay for the activity upon completing the activity directly to the Reserve.
Night Game Drive - Additional Charge
Add to your experience by enjoying the bush life in the darkness!Explore the wilderness in a 2-3 hour night game drive searching and focusing on all nocturnal wildlife such as Leopard, Porcupine, Bushbabies, Civet, Ardvark, Hyena, Caracal and so much more!Charges for 2024 (Minimum of 2 people):R450 per adultR350 per child (Under the age of 12yr)Bookable in advance through our reservations team.
Pangolin Conservation Experience
Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked animal. Manyoni is a release site for Temminck’s ground pangolins confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade. Guests can join a trained handler as they walk the resident pangolin in the reserve. All funds go to Manyoni’s pangolin program.Charges for 2024:R1500 per person Minimum 2 people | Maximum 6 peopleKindly note: this activity can be "provisionally booked" however, confirmation of the activity can only be given upon arrival at the lodge, in case of emergencies that the Reserve may have to attend to. Therefore there is no pre-payment option available and guests to pay for the activity upon completing the activity directly to the Reserve.
Rhino Horn Trimming - Additional Charge
Join our the Manyoni wildlife management team on a unique Rhino Horn Trimming experience. Rhino dehorning has proven to be an effective measure to deter rhino poaching. We therefore invite you to join us and participate in a heart-warming, hands-on experience. Get up close to wild rhino whilst assisting the team in collecting DNA samples and taking measurements, all of this contributing to the protection of the species.The procedure is not harmful in any way and our veterinarian and wildlife management team is highly experienced ensuring the welfare of the rhino during the procedure.Charges for 2024:R1700 per personOr R30,000 exclusive activity (Maximum 20 people)Kindly note: this activity can be "provisionally booked" however, confirmation of the activity can only be given upon arrival at the lodge, in case of bad weather conditions for helicopters to fly etc. Therefore there is no pre-payment option available and guests to pay for the activity upon completing the activity directly to the Reserve.
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