If you’re looking for peace and tranquility, a place where you can sit back and have everything taken care of, then Rhino River Lodge ticks all the boxes.
Beautifully designed to fit in with its natural surroundings, this small, intimate lodge has so much to offer – including the big 5 – in the heart of the Zululand bushveld.
From the moment you arrive you’re spoilt with superb, friendly service from attentive staff.
Our stay started with sundowners on the deck overlooking the Msunduze River. The stunning view – framed by magnificent fever trees and sycamore figs – was all we needed to unwind. A mouthwatering five-star candlelit dinner followed in the boma, complete with crackling campfire … and outside the full moon rose lazily in the sky while casting a magical light over the bushveld. Too good to be true – we knew we were in for a very special weekend.
Game drives are offered in the morning and evening under the expert guidance of rangers … and if you’re a hardened city slicker, then be prepared for some awesome sightings … even seasoned bush enthusiasts won’t fail to be inspired.
Lions rustling through the dry grass alongside the open vehicle; a magnificent cheetah surveying the grassland, rhino grazing an arm’s length away … you çan’t get closer to the wild. Coffee and rusks or sundowners and snacks are served on the three-hour drives, stopping at selected sites where you can walk around and “take in” the surrounding beauty.
Part of a 23 000ha conservancy, the Rhino River Lodge is where you’re guaranteed an exclusive experience away from masses of people and queues of vehicles hustling for the best view. The lodge can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests in its comfortable, well appointed units featuring all necessary amenities.
One of the real advantages of this lodge is that it’s an easy drive from Durban. So if you want to get away from it all, book a couple of days at the Rhino River Lodge – it’s well worth it!
Website: www.rhinoriverlodge.co.za
Email: info@rhinoriverlodge.co.za
Tel: 033 343 4206 or 083 781 4924
By Claire Veitch
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