Black Rhino Game Lodge
Pilanesberg National Park
North West Province
Features
- The lodge overlooks a busy waterhole, where guests can view the animals from the Hide.
- Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Pilanesberg National Park and the Black Rhino Reserve (which is a private concession)
- Situated close to Johannesburg in a malaria free reserve, just 33 kms from Sun City
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadNo
- Camp FencedYes
- Child PolicyAll ages welcome
- PoolYes - At The Main Area Only
- SPANo
- AirconYes
- Cellphone SignalYes
- Malaria AreaNo
Location
Black Rhino Game Reserve within the Pilanesberg National Park
Getting There
2.5 hours drive from Johannesburg, the gate to the Black Rhino Game Reserve is situated on the Madikwe Road.
Accommodation
18 free standing twin bedded suites at the main lodge – certain rooms may be converted to double beds.
Rates & Special Offers
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Please note:
- 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.
- Special discounted rates for International guests are available on request.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted above are only valid for SA Residents. Special Discounted Rates for International Residents are available on request.
- Rates exclude a gate entry fee of R 145 per adult per night & children (4 – 11 years) pay R 95 per child per night, subject to change.
- There will be a supplement on the per person sharing rate for single accommodation. Please contact your BushBreaks & More consultant for a quote.
- Children of all ages are welcome at Black Rhino Game Lodge.
- A maximum of 2 children under the age of 12 years can be accommodated with parents in ta Suite, subject to availability.
- Children 0 – 5 years stay complimentary when sharing with two full paying adults.
- Children 6 – 12 years are charged 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with two full paying adults.
- Babysitting can be arranged at the lodge at an additional charge.
- All children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult during game drives.
- Children aged 0 – 5 years are not permitted on game drives. Where possible a kiddies safari will be arranged between normal safari times.
- Children aged 6 – 11 years will be permitted on game drives at the sole discretion of the manager or guide.
About Black Rhino Game Lodge
Picture this…a bush retreat nestled within an old Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcano crater. This is the amazing Black Rhino Game Lodge in a nutshell. It is indeed a hidden treasure located in the Black Rhino Reserve, in the west part of the Pilansberg National Park. Discover 58 000 hectares of malaria-free, untouched bush and all the wonder that it holds. A game drive within the Pilanesberg National Park allows close encounters with Herds of elephants and buffalo which are common sightings, and the roar of a lion can often be heard breaking through the silence of the night. Black Rhino Game Lodge overlooks a watering hole that is constantly alive with different birds and animals of all shapes and sizes – a true kaleidoscope of African colours.
Majestic mountains, rolling hills, sprawling grasslands and vast valleys provide a breath-taking backdrop for the exceptional game drives available for guests to enjoy. There is no shortage of fascinating wildlife to see, from cheetahs to elephants, and even the elusive leopard. Private suites welcome you after a long day spent exploring the natural beauty of the reserve, inviting you to relax and unwind in your slice of this serene paradise. All suites come with their own private outside shower – the perfect way to cool off after a day in the sun. Black Rhino Game Lodge offers a superior African bush experience for everyone and is your answer to a luxurious bushveld getaway. It’s the ideal place to indulge in the splendour of the African wilderness.
Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Outdoor shower
- Private patio that opens onto the bush
About Pilanesberg National Park
Next door to the famous leisure and entertainment resort of Sun City, is the Pilanesberg National Park.
It may not be very large (550km²) compared to Kruger or some of the other great African parks, but it has a real wilderness feel to it and most of the big animals you could wish to see. It lies amongst the only significant hills in the area which rise skywards out of the flat highveld plain. This massif is a 1,200 million-year-old volcanic relic of four concentric mountain rings.
The Pilanesberg is the highest peak towering 600 metres above Mankwe Lake, which sits in the heart of the ancient volcano. The volcano’s circular bowl was recognised as being the perfect situation for a national park with its tall sides creating natural boundaries. The area was farmed until 1979 until Operation Genesis was launched to rehabilitate the land and stock it with game. This was one of the most imaginative game-stocking enterprises ever undertaken and the Pilanesberg became a great success story. There are currently around 10,000 head of game and it is a very popular game park for locals and overseas visitors alike – many of whom make the short trip from the nearby resort of Sun City.
Animals and birds
This park is home to good populations of a whole range of Africa’s game, including the ‘Big Five’; elephants, black and white rhinoceros, buffaloes, lions and leopards and you will also see giraffes, zebras, hippos and a wide variety of antelopes including the very attractive sable, eland, kudu and gemsbok. There are also cheetahs and hyenas and jackal. Birdlife is good with over 300 species and bird lovers will be interested in the huge stroll-through aviary at the Manyane gate. Also in this area is a ‘vulture restaurant’ – created to help save the shy and endangered Cape vulture from regional extinction.
Lodge Features
Boma
Lodge Pool
Additional Activities
- Bird watching
- Game drives
- Golf – nearby (Sun City)
- Tour of the Lost City – nearby
- Elephant-back safaris – nearby
- Hot-Air Balloon trip over the Pilanesberg National Park – nearby
Getting There
Travel along the N4 and take the R510 right to Sun City. From the gate of Sun City continue traveling in the direction of Rustenburg for approximately 4kms on the R565. At the stop street, turn right and travel approximately 30kms on the Madikwe road where you will find the entrance of Black Rhino Game Reserve on your right hand side. It is a tar road all the way to the entrance.Take the N4 Hi-way to Sun City – This road leads onto the R556. You will pass Sun City on your right hand side. Travel to the 4 way stop and turn right onto the R565. Travel on this road R565 for approximately 28km. Black Rhino Game Lodge is on your Right hand side – marked with a large white board BLACK RHINO GAME RESERVE
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