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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

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Private Game Reserves & Safari Lodges - 8 Bush Villas, 2 Honeymoon Villas, 6 Family Rooms, 12 Safari Rooms
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Driving through the park on my way to the lodge I saw giraffe, rhino, great herds of buffalo and more. But hopping into their game drive vehicle a little later we were able to identify and appreciate so much more of the wildlife, birds and fauna. Arriving back at the lodge in a spectacular storm, we were greeted with hot chocolate, warm fireplaces and friendly smiles. Watching the lightning strobe the wilderness below was riveting, and the rain and cooler weather a great excuse for me to retire to my private bush villa, a luxurious bubble bath and crackling fire, bliss!

Renee, Consultant. Reader. Adventurer. Surfer

ABOUT Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is situated on the western boundary in the first private concession within Africa’s oldest proclaimed game reserve, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Experience the superior modern comfort of a private safari lodge for the first time within this 96 000ha reserve, with spectacular scenery from its commanding ridge-top position and excellent game drives, walking safaris and birding in the heart of Big Five territory. Teeming with game, home to more than 400 bird species and at the centre of rhino conservation, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, part-owned by the local Mpembeni community, make for an ideal safari and conservation destination.

Contemporary design melds with organic, natural materials for a fresh, unique safari lodge experience. Bush Villas, Family and Safari rooms have private viewing decks, air-conditioning, minibars and showers that open onto the private deck for that al fresco feeling. Free standing stone baths and double-sided fireplaces add a sense of luxury and romance to the spacious Villas, while two Honeymoon Villas also have private plunge pools. Relax at the infinity lap pool or indulge in a treatment at the pool-side spa.

After rewarding afternoon and evening game drives with professional, enthusiastic guides, return to crackling fireplaces, canapes and pre-dinner drinks. Generous meals are served out on the deck overlooking the wilderness below, beneath starry skies in the boma or in the spacious glass-fronted dining area.

Days can also be spent exploring Zululand, with easy access to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, scuba diving at Sodwana Bay, Zulu culture and Battlefields. 3.5 hours from Durban.

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ROOMS

Family Safari Room
Sleeps 4
6 Units
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Luxury Bush Villa
Sleeps 2
8 Units
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Honeymoon Villa
Sleeps 2
2 Units
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Check-in: 14:00

Check-out: 11:00

Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking or enquiring.

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DIRECTIONS & MAP

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Directions:

Directions from Durban's King Shaka International Airport to Nyalazi Gate:
(3.5 hours from airport to the lodge –allow time to stop for animals in park)

  • Follow the exit signs out of the airport and head north on the N2 Toll Road in the direction of Emhloti/KwaDakuza (formerly Stanger) towards Empangeni/Eshowe/Richards Bay.
  • Please ensure you have at least R200 in cash or a credit/debit card (No Diners/Amex)for toll fees.
  • After 184km take exit 375 toward Mtubatuba/St Lucia/Nongoma.
  • Turn left onto R618 and travel for 24km.
  • Turn left at sign HLUHLUWE-iMOLOZI PARK.
  • Please check in at the Park Office and present them with your Reservation Number.
  • Please keep any paper work that they hand you as you will require this on exiting the park.
  • Please drive with care in the park as not only are there wild animals but the road is in poor condition with several potholes which are being repaired

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 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi's 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).

Travelling times:
Nyalazi Gate to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge – 19kms – 30 mins
Memorial Gate to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge – 25kms – 40 mins
Cengeni Gate to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge – 60km – 1hr 30mins
NB - speed limit in the Park is 50km

Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park - Gate Opening / Closing Times:
March - October : 06h00-18h00
November - February : 07h00-19h00

**PLEASE NOTE:

For those guests who are travelling to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, please be advised that Memorial gate entrance to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park will be closed from 11 Feb to 31 March 2016 due to road works.

Guests are advised to use the Nyalazi Gate entrance to the park to access Rhino Ridge, this will probably add about 30 mins extra to travel time.