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Rhino River Lodge, Zululand & The Elephant Coast | Timbuktu Travel
Zululand & The Elephant Coast

Rhino River Lodge

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About Rhino River Lodge

Well-appointed game lodge in a Big Five Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal
Rhino River Lodge in the privately owned Zululand Rhino Reserve falls somewhere between intimate boutique lodge and big game reserve chalets. It’s the perfect spot for travelers who have only one place on their itinerary and that place needs to check all the right boxes. Luxury African lodge with stylish accommodation and good service? Morning and afternoon game drives? The Big Five? Check, check and check. It’s a little bit safari by numbers, but you are guaranteed to see the wildlife you want to see while being as comfortable as you can possibly be.
Zululand & The Elephant Coast , South Africa
From $370 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

The large main house has the reception area and curio shop, lounge with fireplace, and dining room with bar, both opening up on to a wooden deck on the one side and a campfire area on the other. Dinner is served here or if it's nice out in a make-shift boma. There's no WiFi in the rooms so you'll have to make contact with the outside world from here.

The rooms

Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, with kids or as a group of friends, you'll find a room to suit your needs. The two four-sleeper chalets with kitchen and lounge are perfect for families, the four double en-suite rooms for the romantically inclined, and the two-bedroom (both en-suite) homestead and cottage, each with kitchen and private pool, for groups of four. All accommodation options have air con, and are comfortably furnished, but in need of a refresh.

Activities

The daily schedule is pretty fixed: morning and afternoon game drives, with a coffee and a sundowner stop. The remaining hours can be spent by the pool or just relaxing in the chalets. Bush walks are also on offer, but depend on the the availability of guides and can only be booked on arrival. There are also day trips to surrounding places of interest, and cultural and educational tours offered by independent operators at an extra fee.
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How to book Rhino River Lodge

How do I book Rhino River Lodge?

Rhino River Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Rhino River Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Rhino River Lodge?

Stays at Rhino River Lodge start from around $370 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Rhino River Lodge

South Africa

Zululand & The Elephant Coast

Ancient battlefields and wild shores merge to create a multi-faceted masterpiece.