Rhino River Lodge – The Cottage
Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Features
- Family friendly lodge
- Intimate and personal experience
- Educational, fun & interactive activity guide books for children on game drives
- Big 5 Game drives
- Value for Money
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadYes
- Camp FencedOnly Head Height Electric Strand To Deter Elephants Entering The Camp
- Child PolicyChildren of all ages are welcome
- PoolPrivate Plunge Pool And Swimming Pool At Main Lodge
- SPANo
- AirconBedrooms
- Cellphone SignalYes
- Malaria AreaNo
- WI-FIAt The Main Lodge Only
- Wheelchair FriendlyNo
- Back-up PowerCamp Is Run Off Solar With A Back Up Generator
Location
Manyoni Private Game Reserve, Kwa-zulu Natal
Getting There
- 3 hours drive from King Shaka International Airport
- 6 hours drive from Johannesburg
Accommodation
1 Cottage House (sleeps 6) camp cots, as well as additional ottoman beds for children under 12 years can be added upon request if available.
Specials for South African Residents
Best Available Deal
- All rates are subject to availability
- Proof of SADC residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted are only applicable to SADC Residents. Discounted special rates for International Residents are available on request.
- Compulsory prepaid Manyoni Private Game Reserve Conservation Levies will be added to your quote.
- Children of all ages are welcome at Rhino River Lodge – The Cottage.
- 1 Cottage House (sleeps 6) camp cots, as well as additional ottoman beds for children under 12 years can be added upon request if available.
- Please contact your BushBreaks Consultant for a quote.
- Children under the age of 4 years old are not permitted on game drives.
- Children aged 4-12 years old participation on game drives is at the discretion of the game ranger. If a child is disruptive or endangers either guests or animals, then participation on game drives will not be allowed.
About Rhino River Lodge – The Cottage
Rhino River Lodge is a family-owned and operated Big 5 safari lodge located in the magnificent 57 000 acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve situated in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Rhino River Lodge is a relaxed family-friendly lodge with a reputation for welcoming staff, amazing value for money and child-friendly safari activities.
ROOM TYPES
The Cottage House is the perfect private safari home. It is reminiscent of a British cottage with a nod towards African-inspired decor. Comfortable and very spacious, the perfect spot to enjoy family or friends while taking in the sights and sounds of the Zululand bush.
ROOM FEATURES
The Cottage can accommodate six guests, in two en-suite bedrooms, and a loft room with a downstairs bathroom, additional ottoman beds for children under 12 years can be added upon request if available.
The bedrooms are equipped with air conditioners, mosquito nets and stunning views.
The beds can be arranged in a manner that suits your needs.
Upstairs loft Bedroom 1: Can be 1 King bed or 2 Single beds
Ground floor Bedroom 2: Can be 1 King bed or 2 Single beds
Ground floor Bedroom 3: Can be 1 King bed or 2 Single beds
The Cottage features a cosy lounge, dining room and kitchen. The covered veranda and private swimming pool sunken into the outside deck, overlooking the Msunduze Riverbed.
All rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making stations as well as a mini bar services.
LODGE FEATURES
The lodge grounds sprawl through an area of thick riverine vegetation, built on the banks of the Msunduze River bed, rich with bird and animal life, and filled with magnificent fig and fever trees.
The grounds also include:
- Reception with curio shop
- Dining room with bar
- WIFI
- Lounge
- Swimming pool
LODGE ACTIVITIES
- Morning and afternoon game drives are included in your stay.
- Night drives at an additional cost
About Manyoni Private Game Reserve
At 57,000 acre, Manyoni is one of the largest privately-owned game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal. It was formed in 2004 from a strategic partnership between the WWF, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and 17 landowners who committed to conservation and dropped their fences to create one protected wilderness area in Zululand.
Manyoni has over 70 mammal species, including all the Big 5, cheetah giraffe, zebra, hyena, blue wildebeest, kudu and other smaller antelope. Sitting at 434 recorded species, Manyoni is one of the best birding spots in South Africa.
The reserve has diverse habitats spanning from rolling grasslands to steep rocky hills, savannah thornveld and riverine forests. It is a Biodiversity Stewardship Reserve, which recognizes it as a custodian of shared natural heritage.
Lodge Features
Kids Programmes
Lodge Pool
Wi-Fi
Additional Activities
AREA ACTIVITIES
- Manyoni Conservation Activities – at an additional charge
- Wildlife tracking Priority Species
- Rhino Horn Trimming experience
- Pangolin conservation Experience
- K9 Anti Poaching unit training
Getting There
NB: Please treat sat-nav directions which deviate from the printed directions below with caution as they might not indicate the most advisable route. Please also be aware of speed limits, many places along the N2 have a limit of 100 or even 80 kms/hour.
The lodge is 300km from Durban. When travelling north on the N2 from Durban, approximately 27kms past the Hluhluwe turnoff, turn left onto the dirt road sign posted P450 (Manyoni South Gate), opposite the Baobab Inn.
When travelling south on the N2 from Pongola/Johannesburg, approximately 20kms past the Mkuze turnoff, turn right onto the dirt road sign posted P450 (Manyoni South Gate), opposite the Baobab Inn.
The lodge’s entrance gate (Manyoni South Gate) is the first gate on your right hand side, 4.8kms along the P450 road. Once at Manyoni South Gate, you will be greeted by the friendly security officer and directed to Rhino River Lodge, which is a further 5.5kms inside the reserve. If you have any difficulties, please contact the lodge.