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Dulini River Lodge

Nestled on the banks of the Sand River under century-old ebony trees and bordering with the world-renowned Kruger National Park is the charming River Lodge.

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From R 34 500 per person sharing, per night

LocationSabi Sand
From, per person · nightR 34 500
AvailabilityLive

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Dulini River Lodge

About the lodge

An overview of Dulini River Lodge.

Nestled on the banks of the Sand River under century-old ebony trees and bordering with the world-renowned Kruger National Park is the charming River Lodge.

Highlights

  • This lodge prides itself on offering high standards of comfort and luxury, as well as an exceptional safari experience. Guests can enjoy frequent animal sightings both from the lodge's deck and during game drives in a diverse reserve teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five and endangered wild dogs.
  • The suites are beautifully appointed and decorated with natural tones, seamlessly blending with the bushveld surroundings.

You Should Know

  • Children aged 8 years and older are welcome at Dulini River Lodge.
  • Children younger than 8 years are only accepted if the lodge is booked exclusively.

The Details

River Lodge boasts six luxurious Suites, each featuring an en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, lounge area, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mosquito netting, in-room safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar, hairdryer, and a private deck complete with a plunge pool, loungers, and views of the river and bushveld.

The lodge facilities include a lounge area, dining area, boma, safari shop, internet access, laundry services, wellness center, swimming pool, and viewing deck.

During your stay, enjoy dawn and dusk game drives conducted in open safari vehicles and led by professional rangers. Guided bush walks give guests a closer encounter with the fauna, flora, and smaller wondrous creatures of the bush.

River Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families seeking a luxurious Big Five safari getaway.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation, two game drives per day, all meals, teas, and coffees. Drinks (house wines, local brand spirits, beers, and soft drinks), minibar, refreshments on game drives, bush walks, Wi-Fi, laundry service, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip, and VAT are also included.
  • Rates are per person sharing unless otherwise noted.
  • Single supplements may apply.
  • Request a quote or speak to one of our agents for the best and most current rates available.

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

Dulini River Lodge

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 31 Dec 2027

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Low season

1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, selected drinks, two game drives per day, bush walks, round trip transfers from Ulusaba Airstrip

R 34 500

per person · night

Low season

1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027

All Inclusive - All meals, selected drinks, two game drives per day, bush walks, round trip transfers from Ulusaba Airstrip

R 37 600

per person · night

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.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Stay & Pay

Pay for five consecutive nights and receive the sixth night free. The stay may be split across any of the Dulini Sabi Sand lodges, being Dulini River, Dulini Moya and Dulini Leadwood. Subject to availability, and not combinable with other offers or with a full camp booking.

Long stay

Two multi-lodge itineraries are available. Stay ten nights across Dulini Sabi Sand and Dulini Anabezi in Zambia and receive one free night at each property, with a minimum of five nights at Dulini Sabi Sand, where the stay may be split across two lodges, and a minimum of four nights at Dulini Anabezi. Alternatively, combine a minimum of two nights in an Executive Suite at Savanna Private Game Reserve with a minimum of two nights at Dulini River for a 10% discount on accommodation at both properties, including a safari transfer between the lodges. Both are subject to availability and neither may be combined with another offer or with a full camp booking.

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from Dulini Collection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

Honeymoon Offer

50% discount off accommodation costs for one partner

One partner receives a 50% discount off accommodation costs at Dulini River Lodge. A minimum stay of 3 nights is required, and travel must take place within 12 months of the wedding date. The wedding date must be provided at time of booking.

Minimum stay
3 nights
Booking
Travel dates must be no more than 12 months after the wedding date
Proof
Wedding date required

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 Dulini River Lodge, 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 8+ · Game drives 8+ · Walking safari 12+
Child rates
Under 17 years: 50% of full adult sharing rate when sharing with at least one adult. 17+ pays full adult rate. DSL R1,100 child per day.
Family rooms
No dedicated family unit.
Care
No dedicated kids' programme · Babysitting available
Exceptions

Full camp (sole-use) bookings waive the standard minimum age of 8 — children of any age are welcome on exclusive-use. A child under 13 may not stay in a suite alone. Triple suites are on request, subject to availability; the third person must be a child under 17 (no triples with three adults). Private vehicles are available at R18,150 vehicle per day but must be booked for the entire duration of the stay, not part of it; this is not framed as a family-specific workaround. Participation of children on game drives and walks remains at the discretion of the field guides and management.

Your specialist for this lodge

Pascal John

Pascal John

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows Dulini River Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Jolene WelshSara Van Coillie

With Jolene and Sara across the team.

"The booking with Leigh-Ann went smoothly and she always responded to my questions promptly , although there was a time difference. Looking forward to our safari holiday !"
July 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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Let's design your stay.

From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Dulini River Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

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