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About Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is found in one of Africa's oldest game reserves in South Africa – the Hluhluwe iMofolozi Park, situated in the scenic province of KwaZulu Natal. Rhino Ridge was the first luxury safari lodge to be established within this world-renowned Big 5 game reserve, home to a thriving population of wildlife and almost half of the bird species in the entire Southern Hemisphere.

Built on a ridge overlooking a waterhole, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge sleeps a maximum of 36 guests in four different room types, each placed along a walkway seamlessly blending along a cliff edge and offering magnificent views over the game reserve and down onto a busy waterhole. With two Honeymoon Villas, eight Luxury Bush Villas, four luxury Safari Rooms and two Safari Family Suites, there is a space suited to every traveller.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Setting

KwaZulu Natal is often considered a traveller's dream with its subtropical climate and natural environment that lends itself to adventure and exploration. It is located in the southeast of South Africa, with a long shoreline on the Indian Ocean. It's a hugely diverse region offering a melting pot of cultures, traditions and experiences characterised by an abundance of exciting game-viewing opportunities, historical journeys, cultural excursions and exhilarating water-based activities.

Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park in KwaZulu Natal is the oldest officially designated wildlife sanctuary on the African continent. Comprising two distinct game reserves formerly known as Hluhluwe Game Reserve and uMfolozi Game Reserve, it offers a unique and unforgettable adventure. At Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, guests have the opportunity to explore the reserve on foot or on 4x4 vehicle with professional guides.

Activities

Spa

Spa

Game Drives

Game Drives

Guided Bush Walk

Guided Bush Walk

Birding

Birding

Reviews

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Fire Pit

B. Yeatman

Stayed at: Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

The best bush experience we have ever had!

Truly one of the best bush experiences we have ever had (and we have had many). We would not change a thing. Superb staff, incredible lodge and truly a memorable amazing experience in every respect. 10/10

Location

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, 3960

How to get there

Access by Road: DO NOT USE GPS. Please use directions you receive from our reservations office. Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge can be reached by normal 2 x 4 vehicles. Travelling time by vehicle from Durban to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge via Nyalazi Gate is approximately three hours (270km). Travelling time from Richards Bay is 1hr 45mins (100km) also via Nyalazi Gate. Travelling time from Johannesburg via Pongola and Memorial Gate approximately 7 hrs (573km) By Air: Via Richard's Bay Airport SA Express There are daily flights from Johannesburg (ORT 1hr 15mins flying time) to Richard's Bay Airport. It is an easy 1hr 45min drive in 2x4 vehicle from the airport to the lodge. Speak to our reservations department to arrange a road transfer or hire a car at the airport. Via King Shaka International Durban Daily flights from all domestic & regional destinations land at King Shaka International Airport which is an easy 3hr drive to the lodge. Speak to our reservations department to arrange a road transfer or hire a car at the airport. LATE ARRIVALS: Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge after Gate Closing (Self Drive Only): Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park has 3 entrance gates, Memorial Gate to the north, Nyalazi in the east and Cengeni to the south. Guests must arrive at gates at the latest 10 minutes before closing time. Guests arriving after this will not be allowed access to the park and will have to overnight outside the park.

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