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About the lodge
An overview of Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge .
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi National Park is Africa's oldest game reserve and is home to the beautiful Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge. Set in a 96 000 hectare park, Rhino Ridge is a luxury lodge that offers spectacular scenery and excellent Big Five safari opportunities.
Highlights
- Located in the oldest game reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.
- Activities include safari walks and walks on some of the oldest rhino paths.
- Stunning views and beautiful landscapes.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge.
- Children aged 0-18 years are charged child rates. Children aged 19 years and over traveling with parents are charged adult rates.
- Children aged 3-6 years will be accommodated on a kiddies drive from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at no extra charge. They will need to be accompanied by an adult guardian of the parents’ choice within the group booked.
- Children aged 0-3 years may only go on game drives if a private vehicle is booked at an additional cost.
- There are no afternoon or evening game drives for children aged 3-6 years. Instead, there will be supervised kiddies playtime or activities between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm in winter, and between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm in summer.
- A 2-night minimum stay applies.
The Details
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Park is Africa's oldest game reserve and is home to the beautiful Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge. Spanning over a 96,000-hectare park, Rhino Ridge is a 4-star luxury lodge that offers spectacular scenery and excellent Big Five safari opportunities.
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge features 18 rooms in four different room categories. Each room has been carefully positioned high up on a ridge to maximize the spectacular views over the hills and valleys of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park while ensuring maximum privacy for its guests.
Luxury Bush Villas
The eight Luxury Bush Villas include a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, separate toilet, luxurious indoor shower, private wooden deck, mini bar, fireplace, overhead fan, and air conditioning.
Honeymoon Villas
The two Honeymoon Villas include a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, separate toilet, luxurious indoor shower, private wooden deck, mini bar, fireplace, overhead fan, air conditioning, and private plunge pool.
Safari Rooms & Safari Family Rooms
The four Safari Rooms and two Safari Family Rooms feature twin or king-sized beds, en-suite showers, separate toilets, private wooden decks, mini bars, overhead fans, and air conditioning. The Safari Family Rooms offer two bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms and a common, interleading lobby.
Some rooms are a distance from the main lodge area, so guests are encouraged to pack comfortable flat shoes for walking along the paths.
Facilities
Facilities at the lodge include a sparkling swimming pool, Wi-Fi connectivity, a conference venue, laundry service, a bar, and a restaurant.
Activities
Activities offered at the lodge or nearby include open vehicle game drives, safari walks, bird watching, cultural trips, and boat cruises on Lake St. Lucia.
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is ideal for conservationists, wildlife enthusiasts, couples, and families.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, all meals, teas and coffees, and morning and afternoon game drives. Each guest is entitled to a glass of wine, local beer, cider, or soft drink during the evening game drive.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 May 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
Full Board - All meals, game drives and community visit
R 4 350
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Full Board - All meals, game drives and community visit
R 5 630
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Isibindi Africa Lodges's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
5 Nights KZN Bush & Beach Honeymoon Package (Package #63)
A 5-night honeymoon package combining 2 nights at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge (Honeymoon Villa) and 3 nights at Thonga Beach Lodge (Deluxe Ocean View Room), quoted per couple. In addition to standard inclusions (meals, game drives, community visit, snorkelling etc.), the package includes complimentary honeymoon value-adds at Rhino Ridge: 1 bottle sparkling wine, private dinner (weather dependent), 30-min hand and foot massage spa treatment, presentation box of chocolates and romantic turndown. Rates range from R75,392 (low season 2025) to R93,385 (high season 2026–27).
- Minimum stay
- 5 nights
- Valid
- 1 May 2025 – 30 April 2027
7 Nights KZN Bush & Beach Honeymoon Package (Package #65)
A 7-night honeymoon package combining 3 nights at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge (Honeymoon Villa) and 4 nights at Thonga Beach Lodge (Deluxe Ocean View Room), quoted per couple. In addition to standard inclusions, the package includes complimentary honeymoon value-adds at Rhino Ridge: 1 bottle sparkling wine, private dinner (weather dependent), 30-min hand and foot massage spa treatment, presentation box of chocolates and romantic turndown. Rates range from R99,162 (low season 2025) to R122,976 (high season 2026–27).
- Minimum stay
- 7 nights
- Valid
- 1 May 2025 – 30 April 2027
Isibindi Wedding Package – Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
3 nights accommodation for 2, all meals, 2 safari drives per day, community visit, 1 bottle sparkling wine, private dinner (weather dependent), spa treatment (30 min hand and foot massage), presentation box of chocolates and romantic turndown.
A minimum 3-night wedding/newlywed package at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, available in Honeymoon Villa, Luxury Bush Villa or Safari Room, quoted per couple. Includes accommodation for 2, all meals, 2 safari drives per day, a community visit, plus romantic extras: 1 bottle sparkling wine, private dinner (weather dependent), 30-min hand and foot massage spa treatment, presentation box of chocolates and romantic turndown. Rates per couple range from R39,300 (Honeymoon Villa, low season 2025) to R50,160 (Honeymoon Villa, high season 2026–27).
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
- Valid
- 1 May 2025 – 30 April 2027
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- 14+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 4-18 charged child rates; 19+ pay adult. Non-family rooms (2 adults + 1 child): 0-3 free, 4-12 pay 50%, 13-18 pay 75%. Single adult + child variants apply surcharges. Family Safari Rooms: 0-3 free or 50%, 4-12 pay 50%, 13-18 pay 75%, with minimum charge of 2 adults + 1 child aged 12.
Notable exceptions
- Children under 6 may only join standard morning/afternoon game drives if a private vehicle is booked at additional cost (R7,400-R8,885 per day depending on season). Under-6s are otherwise accommodated on a complimentary kiddies' drive 10am-12pm, requiring a guardian adult from the booking party. No afternoon/evening drives for under-6s on shared vehicles. Children 14-15 on guided walks inside Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Family Safari Rooms require minimum 2 paying children, maximum 4 (3 in one bedroom, 1 sharing the other with adults). Luxury Bush Villa accommodates 1 additional child. 3 persons over 18 cannot share one room. Medical certificate of fitness required for guests 65+ doing game walks.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge.
Community project visit
Community Visit
A complimentary community visit is included in all Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge rates, giving guests a structured introduction to the local community neighbouring Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. This experience is built into the lodge's standard package and is also featured in wedding and honeymoon packages.
Complimentary (included in rates). Available to all ages. Listed separately from the optional Cultural Tour, suggesting it is a distinct, organised visit. Subject to availability.
- Cost
- Complimentary
- Availability
- Included in standard rates; subject to availability
Cultural walk
Cultural Tour
- Availability
- Subject to availability; advance booking implied
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
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