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.

23/06/2026

Those paws. That mane. That stare 👀✨
The road belongs to him and he knows it.
This is the only catwalk that matters to us 🦁

🎥: .crookes

From rangers to child wranglers, snack carriers to safari storytellers — we hope all the dad's out there had a fantastic...
22/06/2026

From rangers to child wranglers, snack carriers to safari storytellers — we hope all the dad's out there had a fantastic Father's day weekend!🌿

📸: Chris Allan Photo

19/06/2026

The bush doesn't always roar. Sometimes it just breathes.
Your Zululand escape is quietly calling your name.

Thank you to our ranger, Matt Crookes, for capturing these moments of stillness in the wilderness.

Swipe through our deluxe rooms...because after a 5am game drive, coming back to this isn't too bad at all. 🌿Each room ha...
15/06/2026

Swipe through our deluxe rooms...because after a 5am game drive, coming back to this isn't too bad at all. 🌿
Each room has its own private deck overlooking the bush, a king-sized bed (or two twins), en-suite bathroom, and everything you need to properly unwind between drives.

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

📸: Chris Allan Photo

11/06/2026

Never enter a staring contest with a curious lion cub. You will lose. Every time.

Thank you to our guide, Matt Crookes, for capturing this curious cub!

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The rainy season is loosening its grip, but before winter takes hold, Zululand has been putting on a show🌿Swipe through ...
08/06/2026

The rainy season is loosening its grip, but before winter takes hold, Zululand has been putting on a show🌿
Swipe through some of what our guide, Matt Crookes, has been capturing out on game drives lately.

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03/06/2026

To be approached by a black rhino is a privilege that's genuinely hard to explain. 🦏

This incredibly special moment was captured during a recent game drive. Black rhinos have poor vision, so they use their remarkable sense of smell and hearing to understand what's around them. This one was approaching us on her own terms, in her own time, simply figuring out what we were. And then, satisfied, she moved on.

🎥 Ranger Matt Crookes

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Tucked away for complete privacy, this exclusive retreat invites you to experience the bush on your own terms. Long, unh...
28/05/2026

Tucked away for complete privacy, this exclusive retreat invites you to experience the bush on your own terms. Long, unhurried mornings, private meals on your deck, and the freedom to shape each day as you please.

And yes… rumour has it even Prince Harry once called this place home (if only for a little while). Royal approval, you could say.

🔗 Start planning your bush getaway today: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za

25/05/2026

When your mid-morning coffee stops with unexpected arrivals, the coffee can wait.

While paused beside the dam, our guests found themselves sharing the moment with a herd of elephants on the opposite bank, quietly making their way to the water's edge. What began as a simple break between drives quickly became the sighting everyone will remember.

Join us to experience moments like this: https://rhinoriverlodge.co.za

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