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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Hlabisa lodge with spa and safari

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Experience the tranquility of Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, where a full breakfast and game viewing await. Indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments or unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests have praised previous stays for its proximity to wildlife.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Why we love this property

Work and wellness lodge
This lodge combines a conference center and meeting rooms with rejuvenating spa services. Guests can enjoy massages after productive work sessions.
Gastronomic paradise
Culinary bliss awaits at the lodge's restaurant and bar. Free full breakfast starts the day, while couples savor intimate private dining options.
Lodge in the wild
Embrace the untamed beauty of the national park from this rural lodge. Safari adventures await with game drives and wildlife viewing from the terrace.

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

Honeymoon Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Safari 5)

  • Valley view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Bush Villa

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Exceptional
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  • Valley view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, Hlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Centenary Centre - 56 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 113.2 miles/182.1 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Hlabisa with a stay at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center are other features.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (1-device limit)
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining

Traveling with children

  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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

Is there a pool at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge also has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jenni, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Das Zimmer war geräumig und sauber. Das Personal war grösstenteils freundlich und aufmerksam, einzelne Ausnahmen ausgenommen. Das Essen schmeckte ausgezeichnet. Einziger Kritikpunkt: der Guide bei den Game Drives wirkte etwas lustlos und nicht besonders motiviert, was insbesondere auch deshalb Schade war, weil die Game Drives einer der Hauptaspekte eines Aufenthalts in der Rhino Ridge Lodge sind.
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschöne Lodge

Wunderschöne Lodge. Sehr gemütliches Haupthaus mit toller Sicht. Daneben die einzelnen Gebäude mit den sehr schön eingerichteten Zimmern. Sehr aufmerksames Personal. Tolle Safari morgens und abends je 3 Stunden mit tollem Guide, wir haben viel gesehen. 3 sehr gute Mahlzeiten am Tag, auf der Safari gab es auch noch einen Snack. Optional kann man Bushwalk, Spa, Besuch eines Nachbardorfes machen, hatten wir gar nicht genug Zeit für alles was es gäbe.
Christian, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Laurence, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Marta, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Maryann, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ein besonderes Erlebnis. Einfach mega schön. Und nettes Personal
Patrizia, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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 !!!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Janine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt, tolle Gästebetreuung, service perfekt, guten Kaffee ;-) und super Safaris. Nachhaltig geführte Lodge.
Samuel, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dagmar, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible experience, and we are just waiting to return again for another visit!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Geoff, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Wendy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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)
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Electricity outages was a major concern
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning

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