Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal (original) (raw)

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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is a highly recommended KwaZulu Natal game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning anyone visiting Zululand.

Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino now numbering over 1000 in the park, HluhluweImfolozi is a triumph of conservation efforts. Celebrate this legacy in exclusive luxury at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge offering exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big 5 territory.

Rhino Ridge is a newly constructed lodge of contemporary design with overtones of organic forms utilising natural finishes and materials. Rhino Ridge is part owned by the local Mpembeni Community and is the result of years of passion and energy to finally bring this uniquely positioned safari experience to the market.

The lodge is ground breaking in being the first private facility within Africa's oldest proclaimed reserve, HluhluweImfolozi Park. With access to over 96 000 hectares of indigenous land, teeming with game and the centre of Rhino Conservation, Rhino Ridge is ideally situated for conservationists, wildlife enthusiast and tourists.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

Accommodation

Our interiors are thoughtfully designed, drawing inspiration from the ultimate architect - the natural wilderness. Our villas and safari rooms boast an organic and raw elegance that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment.

Exuding contemporary charm, our rooms are situated along a walkway that blends harmoniously with the cliff edge, providing breathtaking views of the game reserve and a bustling waterhole below.

Choose from four distinct room types

Honeymoon Villas:
Light-filled structures that merge with the bush, featuring private plunge pools with stunning views of the game reserve.

Luxury Bush Villas:
Eight glamorous villas with deep baths separated from the bedroom by open fireplaces, perfect for a luxurious retreat.

Safari Rooms:
Four elegantly appointed rooms with showers opening out onto the bushveld, offering an immersive experience.

Please see the individual room descriptions and photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Experiences & Attractions

� Visit the greater St Lucia wetland park, part of the Isimangaliso World Heritage Site. Take a boat trip on Lake St Lucia for crocodile and hippo viewing
� Cultural trips to neighbouring communities such the Emakoshini Valley, Nongoma and Ulundi for cultural experiences. Don't miss the annual reed dance in November where over 30 000 maidens present themselves to the Zulu King
� Rhino Ridge partners with Thonga Beach Lodge to offer the exhilarating experience of turtle watching during the breeding season between November and March
� This region boasts over 400 bird species being one of the highest bird counts in South Africa