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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge in Hlabisa with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park offers a peaceful retreat with game viewing and a full breakfast. Enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, and rejuvenating spa treatments. Visitors love the close wildlife encounters.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

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Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Luxury Bush Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Upscale lodge in a rural location, remodeled in 2023
Consider a stay at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, and a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Game drive on site, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Turndown services and slippers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - August 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 100 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Resort fee: ZAR 280.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Property is also known as

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Hluhluwe
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Rhino Ridge Safari Hluhluwe
Rhino Ridge Safari
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Hlabisa
Rhino Ridge Safari Hlabisa
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Lodge
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Hlabisa
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Lodge Hlabisa

Frequently asked questions

Does Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Centenary Centre.

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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

what a wonderful day , the staff were amazing and very attentive . the game drives were fun and the guide ( Thulani ) was very knowledgeable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinaire.. lodge intimiste parfaitement integré dans la brousse. Tres bons repas et p’usieurs safaris inclus.personnel aux petits soins. Merite largement le prix.Tres jolie reserve ou l’on peut voir les big five.. A noter pas d’activités pour les jeunes enfants Sejour magique de deux jours
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien mais pas aux normes de sécurité

Établissement très agréable situé en plein cœur du parc. L’espace commun est agréable avec une vue exceptionnelle. Les chambres villas sont très confortables avec aussi une superbes vues. Le staff de l’hôtel s’occupe globalement bien des invités. Cependant nous n’avons pas eu de chance car il y a eu le feu le lendemain de notre arrivé. Nous avons du aider à éteindre les différents foyer des l’incendies et évacuer la chambre. L’hôtel ne dispose que de bassine et de petits sceaux en cas d’incendie (pas de lance à eau par exemple). C’est un gros point noir car en cas d’incendie plus important cela peut tourner mal. Une fois fini et une demi journée de perdu la direction n’a fait aucun geste commercial. Un couple de sud africain a demander à ce que nous soyons au moins tous changer de chambre car les chambres étaient enfumés. De plus tous nos vêtements sentent le brûle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent lodge . The Park is spectacular . We were not crazy about the game ranger - very sexist and opinionated - SIMO was his name - we also got into a situation with a bull elephant and frankly handled it badly. The spa treatments were excellent . The food quality and quantity was very good indeed . Would recommend and if you get Simo as a guide just ask for a change in game ranger and it will then be a highly rated experience .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein besonderes Erlebnis. Einfach mega schön. Und nettes Personal
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel au top et royaume des rhinos

Très belle hotêllerie et restaurant de très bon niveau. Service au top comme souvent en AFS. Coté safari, moins bon que dans certaines réserves du Kruger. Pas de tracker et l'on siut la route. Les animaux sont trouvés plus par hasard qu'ils ne sont "pistés". Très peu de félins. Par contre, c'est le royaume des rhinos !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtige villa’s , schitterend gelegen. Super schoon. Ontzettend vriendelijk personeel. Ontbijt en lunch perfect. Mooie game drives. Alleen het diner viel wat tegen voor deze 5 sterren locatie. Alle gerechten zijn al ruim van te voren bereid en op borden gedaan. Soms gedeeltelijk koud, groentes smakeloos. Wordt ook razendsnel na elkaar opgediend, binnen een half uur kun je uitgegeten zijn. Jammer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Aufenthalt war toll! Das Essen war super lecker und wir haben viel gesehen und gelernt über Tiere, Pflanzen und Natur. Unser Ranger Sibo hat sich so viel Mühe gegeben und es ganz toll gemacht. Er kennt sich super aus und weiß wo er hinfahren muss und wie man Spuren liest. Er hat wirklich Adleraugen! Andere Reisende mit anderen Ranger hatten wohl weniger Glück und haben nur ganz wenig gesehen. Was uns nicht so gefallen hat war, dass wir dass das Mittagessen gemeinsam mit den anderen Reisenden an einem großen Tisch eingenommen werden musste. Hat etwas von Zeltlagerathmosphäre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous spot in Hluhluwe!

Beautiful eco lodge with understated luxury, fabulous food, an amazing guide SIMO! and a good safari experience. We had a wonderful time. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely place! A fantastic experience and something you will never forget. The stay is so well organised and the lodge so beautiful. All details are made by love and it’s so very well organised. We can highly recommend Rhino Ridge and wish to come back very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbarer Aufenthalt, tolle Gästebetreuung, service perfekt, guten Kaffee ;-) und super Safaris. Nachhaltig geführte Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar, Cottbus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhaft gelegende Lodge. Es hat einfach alles gestimmt: wunderschöne Einrichtung, tolles Essen (Breakfast, High Tea und Dinner), sehr hilfsbereites Personal und schöne Begegnungen mit Tieren. Jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful lodge in great location

Wonderful lodge with high level of service in very nice location!! The price is at the high end, however we did feel that we got lots of value for money so it was definitely worth it! We can only recommend this great place :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible experience, and we are just waiting to return again for another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superior Safari Lodge with excellent views

We had a wonderful 2 night stay, the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent. The room and views superb. The morning and evening game drives included in the room price made this the best safari lodge we have ever stayed in. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent Winter bush break

Excellent food, service and lodgings - we loved our stay here! Our Honeymoon villa was exceptional, and a made for a very romantic and cosy Winter escape
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

mooi nieuw hotel.

Eerlijke prijzen drankjes! Lekker en goed eten. Weinig info tijdens safari (theo),veel olifanten in het park. Jammer dat bij deze kamerprijs de entree van het park er niet bij inzit.(achteraf rekening)

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tolle neuere lodge an erhöhter lage.

toller service von a bis z. auch lebensmittelunverträglichkeiten sind kein problem. die fahrt zur lodge dürfte bei regen für ein auto ohne allrad herausfordernd sein. unbedingt eine karte kaufen beim gate oder sich vorher genau informieren über die zufahrt.

10/10 Excellent

Pascale, Biarritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lodge accueillant dans un bel endroit.

Très agréable, personnel accueillant, excellents massages. La nourriture est délicieuse. Les ballades très confortables, nous avons passé un excellent moment Merci à toute l'équipe

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An expensive alternative to SanParks lodges

If you are capable of driving here in your own car then you can drive anywhere in the national park on your own. The game drives are on national park roads and not on the private concession which is tiny. No off-roading allowed even for the vehicles of the lodge so no advantage by staying there. Yes it is comfortable and has good food but that doesn't justify the price.

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS, PARIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe sejour

Magnifique Lodge au coeur du park. Personnel très aimable et accueillant. Les chambres sont magnifiques. Deux safaris par jour sont proposés et inclus dans le prix. Je reviendrai avec plaisir

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Electricity outages was a major concern

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning

A true fusion of the wild and ultimate luxury that can possibly be achieved.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Ascot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent boutique safari experience

My wife and I spent a few days at Rhino Ridge as part of a tour around South Africa. We debated about where to base ourselves for some game drives and could not have been more pleased with our choice. Our villa was superb. I'd have moved in, if I could! Very attentive staff who were passionate about the guests, the lodge and the reserve. Our guides for the game drives were very knowledgeable, The vehicles were brand new and well kitted out, complete with nice blankets and ponchos on board for early/late chills or rain. Meals were very good. There was a formality and rhythm to the day, but never in a bad way. It was all about the game drives.

8/10 Good

Helen, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Nothing negative to say about the hotel itself. Staff, service, room, guides and food were all excellent. Only negative is with the actual Uhluhwe park itself as there were many areas that Rhino Ridge did not have access to, it didn't really give us that 'off road' experience that privately owned parks give. All the animals we saw on the game drives, we had seen already on the way to the hotel.